Have you ever wondered how to connect a PS4 controller to Android device? Can you imagine being able to play games like Fortnite on Android with a controller?
Well, it is possible, and it is easier than you think. We will explain how in the following guide!
One of the advantages of the PS4 controller is that it is wireless and works via Bluetooth. When it comes to playing some games like Fortnite on Android, it can be a bit inconvenient to have to use the mobile’s touch screen.
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For this reason, we offer you the alternative of connecting your PS4 controller to Android to play comfortably and from anywhere.
How to connect a PS4 Controller to Android
The process is very simple and will take almost no time. We list the steps you must follow to connect the PS4 controller to your Android:
- Press and hold the ‘PS’ and ‘ Share’ buttons on the PS4 controller to activate Bluetooth mode. A white light will begin to flash.
- Enter the settings of your Android device. Go to Settings >
- The PS4 controller should show up as ‘ Wireless Controller ‘. Tap on it and the controller will automatically pair with your Android device.
And that’s it! You’re PS4 – Android controller is now ready and connected! Best of all, you can not only use it to play video games on your mobile device, but you can also use it to navigate through the menus.
You should know that not all games have built-in controller support. Some, like Fortnite for Android, have added this option very recently through an update.
It is very useful if we do not want to lose precision using the touch screen. It’s already taking time to download Fortnite for Android!
If, in addition, you want to play your PS4 on your mobile, you can too. Using the PS4 remote control for Android (PS4 Remote Play) you can directly broadcast the image of the PlayStation 4 to your device.
In this way, you can use it to play many other games, such as Spider-Man, Apex Legends, GTA 5 and FIFA 19. Was this guide useful to you? What should be next? Leave us a comment with your opinion!
Faizan Ali is a Master in Computer Sciences and has been writing content for computing, gaming and mobile technologies since 2016. He has written content for number of online magazines, websites and blogs and now writes for “the buyers trend”. Feel free to contact him for any sort of writing for your technology related blog, website or magazine.