Switch off the PS4 controller more easily - how it works

So that your PS4 controller is not constantly empty, you can switch it off with a simple trick. We'll show you how to do this in this guide.

Switch off the controller of the Playstation 4 at the push of a button

1. Press the PS button in the center of the controller for ten to twelve seconds to turn the device off.
2. So that you can play with the PS4 controller again later, simply press the PS button briefly.

Switch off the PS4 controller automatically

You can also set a time after which your PS4 controller turns off automatically.

1. Go into the settings and select the "Power Options".
2. Deactivate the entry "DualShock 4 Auto".
3. Now set a time after which your controller should switch off. You can choose between 10, 30 and 60 minutes.