PlayStation 4: Dim the controller's lightbar
Since the firmware update to version 1.70, you can dim the lightbar of the Playstation 4 controller. We'll show you how it's done.
PlayStation 4: Dim the controller's lightbar
Dimming the Lightbar not only introduces a long-awaited feature, you also save a lot of battery. However, the Lightbar cannot be completely deactivated.
- First go to "Settings" in the main menu of your Playstation.
- Select the "Devices" category below and then the "Controller".
- Here you will find the option "Brightness of the DUALSHOCK 4 light bar".
- Here you can choose between the options "Strong", "Medium" and "Weak".
- Then the brightness of the controller adapts to your selection.
We will show you how to set up automatic updates on the PS4 in the next practical tip. If your console is not connected to the Internet, you can also install the firmware from the USB stick.