Why Is My PS4 Controller Blinking Blue, White, Red, or Orange?

Reset your controller, let it charge, or replace faulty hardware

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The LED light on top of a PS4 controller can tell you a lot about its status. Whether it's flashing blue, white, red, or orange, the causes and potential fixes are often the same.

The LED light on your PS4 controller flashes blue when it's trying to connect with the console. The light should turn solid blue shortly after your press the PS button. If it doesn't stop blinking, it could be due to one of the following reasons:

If you have multiple controllers connected to your console, they will each glow a different color. Some games automatically change the controller LED color.

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If the LED light on your PS4 controller is blinking white, it's due to one of two reasons:

If you continue to have trouble with your console, you can try resetting your PS4 to factory settings, but you will lose any data on your hard drive that's not backed up to the cloud.

A flashing red light on a PS4 controller usually indicates a hardware issue such as a defective charging port, cable, or battery. First, try resetting the controller and replacing the cable. If that doesn't fix the problem, you might need to use a different controller.

If you're sure the battery or charging port on your controller is defective, you can replace it. This is an advanced fix that requires you to open up your controller, so you might be better off buying a new one. If the controller is still under warranty, you should send it in for repairs.

A blinking orange light on your PS4 means it is charging in rest mode. If your controller isn't charging while on standby, go to Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Features Available in Rest Mode > Supply Power to USB Ports and choose one of the options.

If the controller stops flashing before it's fully charged, there's likely an issue with the charging cable or the USB ports on either your controller or the console. Try switching cables, ports, and controllers if possible.

To rule out minor technical hiccups, power cycle the PS4, then reset the controller and let it charge for a couple of hours. If the controller loses its charge too quickly, the internal battery is probably defective.

To connect a PS4 controller to your PC, plug the controller into the computer's USB port, or connect wirelessly with Bluetooth. You may need to configure the controller settings in Steam. For non-Steam games, install the DSWindows driver.

To sync a PS4 controller, plug the controller into the PS4, turn on the console, and press the PS button to choose or create a player. To add more, go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, then press the PS+Share buttons on the new controller and choose it on the list.

To turn off your PS4 without a controller, press and hold the PS4's power button for about 7 seconds until you hear two beeps. The console will power off completely.

To connect a PS4 controller to an Android, press and hold the PS+Share buttons on the controller, then go to your device's Bluetooth settings and tap Wireless Controller. To connect a PS4 controller to an iPhone, press and hold the PS+Share buttons, then go to your device's Bluetooth settings and choose the PS4 controller.

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