How to Turn off PS4 Controller without Console

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Do you need to turn off your PS4 controller but have no access to the console? Here’s how you can turn off PS4 controller without console.

Turn off PS4 Controller without Console

Turning your PS4 controller off is easy when it’s attached to the console. All you need to do is turn off your PS4, right? But what if there’s a time where you need to turn off your controller without the console? Here’s how to turn off a PS4 controller without the PS4 console. 

How to Turn off PS4 Controller without Console

To turn off PS4 controller without console: 

  1. Press the PlayStation button in the center of your controller. 
  2. Hold the PlayStation button for 7 seconds. 
  3. Release the PlayStation button. 

And there you go! Your PlayStation controller should now be off, even without the console present. Now you can save the charge on your controller, and the backlight will remain off. Turning your controller off and on may also fix syncing issues. 

FAQ

How do I turn off my PS4 controller without turning off my PS4? 

The only way to turn off a PS4 controller is to either turn off the PS4 console or disconnect the controller from the console. 

How do you turn off PS4 controller without controller? 

There is no way to turn off a PS4 controller without turning off the PS4 console or disconnecting the controller from the console. 

How do I manually turn off my PS4? 

Hold down the power button for about 7 seconds. Doing so will manually turn off your PlayStation. 

How do I turn my PS4 controller off in rest mode? 

How to turn off the controller when your PS4 is in rest mode To turn off the controller when your PS4 is in rest mode, go to Settings, scroll down to the Devices menu, select Controllers, and select Turn Off DualShock 4 When PS4 Is in Rest Mode.

Turning off PS4 controller without a console is a breeze. 

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