Introduction 

Many people play PS4 games nowadays but sometimes they encounter a frustrating issue which is that their controller is charging but it is not connecting to the console. This problem can be on the user’s experience of the game, when they don’t know what are the reasons behind this problem.

But it is a common issue so it can be fixed without any professional help. This article will explore in detail some of the possible reasons behind this issue and how to solve this issue without any professional help. 

Some of the reasons behind this issue

To know about the possible solutions specially it is important to know what causes this issue to happen in which your PS4 controller is charging but not connecting. Some of the main reasons are 

1. It can be firstly due to software glitches. It happens that sometimes the PS4 or controller have miners of your issues that can stop the controller from connecting with the PS4 and it can create the issue. The software glitches happen due to minor inconvenience like if someone PS control has not worked properly then it can also be a software glitch. 
2. Another reason is that your USB cable or the charging port is damaged so your controller and we charge but it is not possible to send data which is preventing it from connecting it with the console or your device. This issue can be easily solved by buying a new charging port or a cable. 
3. Another reason can be that you have the corrupted or outdated from where of the controller that interfere with its ability to connect with the gaming console. It also can create issues that your PS4 is charging but it is not connecting. 
4. Some users use the controllers without any wire like those connected with other devices using Bluetooth so it is possible that signals could interfere with the performance of the controller and its ability to connect.
5. It can also be related to the hardware issues because sometimes it happens that hardware has a fault in its battery or the second board which can cause this problem that your PS4 is charging but not connecting because it does not have proper hardware to connect.
6. Sometimes it happens that users have incorrect console settings that can make it difficult to connect with the gaming console. By correcting the settings of the console then it can be easily connected with the device and work without any error.

 How to fix a PS4 Controller that is Charging but Not Connecting

There are simple steps that can fix this issue and make your PS controller work again. It is simple to understand the solution after reading about all the possible causes of your problem so some of the solutions are 

Restarting PS4 console 

This issue can be easily solved by only restarting your PS4 console. It can clear the temporary glitches that your software is experience Singh and prevent it from connecting with the console. For this the users have to follow some steps like turning off the PS4 completely like not putting it on rest mode just turning off completely.

You can unplug the console from the power source and then plug it back in after a few minutes to turn it on full stop then you can try to connect the controller again. Sometimes this helps to make the controller work again because a simple restart is all your device needs. 

Checking the USB cable 

Another reason is that your USB cable or the charging port is damaged so your controller and we charge but it is not possible to send data which is preventing it from connecting it with the console or your device. This issue can be easily solved by buying a new charging port or a cable. Sometimes the problem is with the USB cable.

It means the USB cable can charge the controller but it fails to transmit any data to connect it. Users can use a different USB cable and order to connect the controller to their game for list of they can also check that connecting the controller to another device that computer to see if the USB cable is working or not full stop if the controller work through the different cable than it is possible that you are original cable has the problem. users can change their USB cable to the high quality one in order to not address this problem again.

Testing the USB port

And now if the users know that USB cable is not the issue then it is possible that the USB port of your PS4 or the controller has the problem. You can plug the cable into different USB ports to check if your PS controller is working.

If the controller works by connecting to a different console or device, it is possible that the problem is with your USB port. So you can change your USB port or the controller in order to solve this issue.

Resetting the PS4 Controller 

Users can easily reset their controller and it can solve many connectivity problems like turning off or unplugging the controller. You just can also find the small we said but done that is on the back of the controller then use a pin or a people clip to press the controller and hold for a button for about 10 seconds.

Then they can connect the controller with the PS4 using a new USB cable. It is a good process in order to reset the controllers firmware and settings that can solve the issue of the connectivity. Some users use the controllers without any wire like those connected with other devices using Bluetooth so it is possible that signals could interfere with the performance of the controller and its ability to connect.

Updating the Software of PS4

Sometimes our dated system software on the PS4 can cause connection issues. To update the PS4 software open the settings and then go on the systems of your update on your PS4.

Then download and install any available update so that it is on your PS4 full stop then we start your console and connect with the controller. Sometimes updating the software can ensure the compatibility between the console and the controller and can solve your connectivity issue easily.

Conclusion 

The reason for the connectivity issue can be due to software glitches. It happens that sometimes the PS4 or controller have miners of your issues that can stop the controller from connecting with the PS4 and it can create the issue.

The software glitches happen due to minor inconvenience like if someone PS control has not worked properly then it can also be a software glitch. This issue can be easily solved by only restarting your PS4 console. It can clear the temporary glitches that your software is experience Singh and prevent it from connecting with the console.

For this the users have to follow some steps like turning off the PS4 completely like not putting it on rest mode just turning off completely. You can unplug the console from the power source and then plug it back in after a few minutes to turn it on full stop then you can try to connect the controller again. Sometimes this helps to make the controller work again because a simple restart is all your device needs.