As for the controllers, hold the reset button down for about 10 to 15 seconds. Once the PlayStation 4 is off, press and hold the power button on the console. only one of them suddenly started pressing UP by itself, even in default ps4 home screen. Causes why your PS4 controller wonât sync or connect. If that doesn't work, try doing the reset with the controller connected, making sure to hold the reset button for about 10 to ⦠Every now and again it will turn on (and give the blue light on the controller) and at the start-up screen act like it doesn't recognize the controller again. And the old one that has already been synced now only blinks one quick white flash instead of the standard six. Release it after two beeps: one when you first press, and another 7 seconds later. Sonyâs PS4 ⦠i have two different controllers. No dice. My new controller, however, still blinks six times no matter how many times I reset it, but still won't connect. Now connect the PS4 controller with a USB cable and press the Play Station button present on the controller. The first time you use a controller or when you want to use the controller on another PS4⢠system, you'll need to pair it with the system. Then turn on the PS4, connect a controller with the USB cable and push the PS button. After the restart, the monitor/TV should detect the signal. the only bluetooth device that is active by default is my laptop and i don't think it should affect the ds4 If you do not see the Safe Mode menu, give steps 1-3 another try. Once the PS4⢠is off, press and hold the power button. The first controller to connect is blue, the second is red, the third is green, and the fourth is pink. Step 3) Connect your DS4 controller using a USB cable and press the PS button. Step 4) Select option 3: âUpdate System Softwareâ and then âUpdate using Internetâ. Then replug the power cable and press the PS4 button on the controller and it SHOULD start on its own. Connect the DUALSHOCK®4 controller with a USB cable that transfers data and press the PS button on the controller. The power indicator will blink for a few moments before turning off. Good working PS4 DUALSHOCK wireless controller USB cable to connect the controller to your computer. If your controller still won't connect wirelessly, you might need to perform a complete reset of the controller. Or, a compatible wireless adapter to allow PS4 wireless connection. When you see the Safe Mode screen, plug in your DualShock 4 controller via USB Turn on your controller by pressing the PS Home button There are six PS4 ⦠Connect the DualShock 4 controller with the USB cable and press the PS button on the controller. Connect the controller to your system with a USB cable while the system is on. Now once in safe mode, try switching the HDMI cable with another HDMI cable. I am stuck in Safe Mode unable to connect a controller. To do this: 1. Reset the PS4 controller. 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