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How to Pair DualSense Edge With Apple Devices
Pair your DualSense Edge with an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Vision Pro over Bluetooth. Apple officially supports the controller. Apple explains supported PlayStation controllers and pairing.
Check Your Apple Device First
Sony says the DualSense Edge supports Bluetooth and USB connections on devices running iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, or tvOS 16.4 or newer, plus any version of visionOS.
Sony lists the supported Apple software versions.
On Mac and mobile devices, Sony says haptic feedback is not supported. Other PS5 controller features may vary by game or app, so not every feature works on every Apple device.
Sony explains the feature limits on other devices.
If you use a regular DualSense, our iPhone and iPad DualSense pairing guide covers that controller separately.
How to Pair DualSense Edge With an iPhone or iPad
Start with the DualSense Edge turned off and disconnect any USB cable.
- Press and hold the Create button.
- While holding Create, press and hold the PS button.
- Keep holding both until the controller’s light bar starts flashing.
- Open Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad.
- Find the DualSense Edge in the available Bluetooth devices.
- Tap the controller to connect it.
Apple says the same Bluetooth steps work with DualSense and DualSense Edge. If the controller pairs but does not connect, press and release the PS button. Apple provides the pairing and reconnect steps.
How to Pair DualSense Edge With a Mac
Put the controller into pairing mode by holding Create + PS until the light bar flashes.
On your Mac, open System Settings > Bluetooth, find the DualSense Edge under nearby devices, and connect it.
You can also use USB. Apple says DualSense Edge automatically pairs and connects when plugged into a supported Apple device with a cable that supports both data and charging. Apple explains wired controller connections.
How to Pair DualSense Edge With Apple TV
Put the DualSense Edge into pairing mode with Create + PS.
On Apple TV, you can open Control Center, select the Game Controllers button, and choose the controller. Apple also provides Bluetooth device controls under Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. Apple explains Bluetooth device pairing on Apple TV.
Our DualSense Apple TV pairing guide has more troubleshooting steps if your controller does not appear.
Save Up to Four Devices on DualSense Edge
For gamers moving between a PS5 and Apple devices, the most useful option is DualSense Edge’s multi-device pairing system.
Sony now lets one DualSense Edge remember up to four device pairings, with a separate slot for each device, making switching much easier. Sony explains how the four pairing slots work.
| Slot | Pairing buttons |
|---|---|
| 1 | PS + Triangle |
| 2 | PS + Circle |
| 3 | PS + Cross |
| 4 | PS + Square |
To assign a device manually, turn off the controller. Hold PS + the action button for your chosen slot for more than five seconds. Once the controller flashes, open Bluetooth settings on your Apple device and select the controller. Sony provides the full registration steps.
To switch devices, turn on the device you want to use, then hold PS + the action button assigned to that device for about three seconds. The DualSense Edge will connect to the device stored in that slot. Sony explains how to switch between registered devices.
For example, you could save your PS5, iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV in separate slots and switch without pairing over Bluetooth each time.
If you want to know whether the extra controls are useful outside your PS5, our DualSense vs. DualSense Edge comparison breaks down the main differences between the two controllers.
