So if your controller is sitting idle, you should turn it off to conserve power. There are several ways to turn off your PS4 controller. Odds are you already know the most common method ...

With your PS4 controller, select Update System Software ... issue is behind your PlayStation 4's penchant for turning off ...

However, if your controller dies while the console is on, you're not out of luck. You can turn off your PS4 without using a controller, which can be massively convenient if you don't have access ...

If you're using a USB cable to connect your controller to your PC, use a flashlight to inspect the USB ports on your PC and controller to make sure they're not ... PS4 controller: Turn off your ...

Should that not work but you still ... Alternatively, you can power off the PS4, then press the controller reset button, plug in the USB cable, turn the PS4 on, and once the blue light flashes ...