How to Turn Off the PS5 Controller

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Learn how to easily turn off your PS5 controller with our step-by-step guide. Preserve battery life and prevent accidental button presses.

The DualSense, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) controller, offers an immersive gaming experience thanks to its innovative features. However, it is important to know how to turn it off correctly to avoid damage or shortening its lifespan. In this short tutorial we show you how to use the Sony controller step by step so that you can turn it off safely.There are many controllers or controls compatible with the PS5 that are not the original. If it is a different controller, you should consult the manual for your brand and model to find out how to turn it off. In this article I will only focus on the originals, the DualSense.

How to Turn Off the PS5 Controller

To be able to turn off the PS5 controller correctly , when you have it connected to the Sony console, you just have to follow the following steps:

  1. Press the PlayStation button on the PS5 controller.
  2. Now select Accessories in the control center that has opened on the screen, next to the Profile button.
  3. From there you can select Power Off on the controller you want to disable.

If you have multiple controllers connected to the PS5, you can repeat this process for each controller to turn them off, and it also works for other accessories connected to the console. Remember that if you don’t use the controller for a long period of time and you want it to turn off automatically without having to follow the steps above every time you want to turn it off, you have to do the following:

  1. Access your PS5 Settings from the icon at the top right of the screen.
  2. Then select the System option.
  3. Within this option, select Energy saving.
  4. Once this is done, select Set time, and from there you can select the option of 10, 30 or 60 minutes, so that it turns off automatically after that time if you are not using it.

How to turn off the PS5 controller without the PS5

As you know, the PS5 controller does not have to be connected to the Sony console, it can also be used independently with other equipment. If you are one of those who use the PS5 controller connected to the PC , then there is also an option to be able to turn off the controller. The steps to follow are:

  1. Grab the PS5 controller paired with your PC.
  2. Press the PlayStation button.
  3. Hold the button for 15 seconds.
  4. The white LED will indicate that the controller has turned off when the light goes out, indicating that the process is complete and you can now release the button.
  5. But be careful, if you see that the LED continues to flash blue, then press the PlayStation button and the Options button simultaneously.

In this case, since the PS5 system is not available on the PC, you can only do it this way. And you will not be able to turn it off automatically as was the case in the previous case, where the PS5 is connected.

In conclusion, knowing how to turn off the PS5 controller is a simple yet essential task for any PS5 owner. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this article, you can easily turn off your controller and prolong its battery life.

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