How do I fix the flashing white light on my PS4 controller?

1. Check your USB cable. USB cables can be fragile.
2. Reset your console. The old “turn it off and back on again” trick works more times than you think!
3. Reset the controller. Your controller has its own software, and when that software gets updated, things can get corrupted.
4. Start in safe mode.
5. Using a DualShock 4 on PS5.

What does it mean when a PS4 controller blinks white?

The PS4 controller flashing white issue is generally caused by two reasons. One is because of the low battery, and that means that you need to charge your PS4 controller to make it back on track. The other reason is that your controller is trying to connect to your PlayStation 4, but failed due to unknown factor(s).

What does resetting your PS4 controller do?

A “soft reset” generally refers to turning a computer or device off and then on again, which flushes out memory and can correct many issues. In doing a PS4 controller soft reset, we’ll also reset the connection between the controller and the console. However, you can only do this if you have a second PS4 controller.

What does a flashing white light mean on a PS4 controller?

When you see PS4 controller flashing white light, it means the controller is not able to connect with the console and you won’t be able to play games until the issue is resolved.

What does it mean when the PS4 controller light is flashing?

The PS4 controller flashing white issue is generally caused by two reasons. One is because of the low battery, and that means that you need to charge your PS4 controller to make it back on track. The other reason is that your controller is trying to connect to your PlayStation 4, but failed due to unknown factor(s).

What is the yellow light on the PS4 controller?

A Yellow Light bar on the controller when the PS4 is on standby…and plugged in means that it’s charging. Or if the controller is plugged in but switched off. It will pulse a yellow light when charging.

What is a PlayStation 4 controller?

The DualShock 4 is PlayStation 4’s primary controller; it maintains a similar design to previous iterations of the DualShock series, but with additional features and design refinements.