Bluetooth Audio Streaming from Mac/PC to DualShock 4

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Is it possible to stream audio output from a PC/Mac (I myself use a Mac) to the speaker or headphone jack on a Sony DualShock 4 controller over Bluetooth? I have done some digging around the Web and come up with little to nothing so far, but I would be thrilled if anyone can find a way to do this.

Interestingly, however, when I hold down the PS and Share buttons to pair my DS4 with my Mac, THREE devices appear on the list of available Bluetooth devices in System Preferences (see screenshot).Bluetooth System Preferences

I can pair with the first of the three, called "Wireless Controller" and bearing a standard Bluetooth icon, and use the DS4 as a game controller (albeit with no rumble, no audio input or output of any kind, no LED, and no trackpad) normally. I cannot connect to the second listing at all, but when I try to pair with the third listing, said listing shifts above the gray line dividing paired and unpaired devices and says "Connected" while still displaying the black-and-white loading pinwheel (although nothing else happens during that time period.) After about a minute, the "Connected" message changes to "Pairing Failed" and the loading pinwheel is replaced with a yellow caution sign. Also curiously, each time I try to connect with any one of the three, all three of the "Pair" buttons are grayed out rather than just that one. Once I successfully pair with the "Wireless Controller" listing, the other two disappear.



Best Answer

I have not found a software only fix, but apparently there is now a wireless USB dongle for the DualShock 4, compatible with both PC and Mac. It allows full use of all the DS4's functions on both platforms as far as I know, including the touch pad and the headphone jack.




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Can you play sound through PS4 controller on PC?

So yes, it is possible to use your PS4 controller with headset as your default audio and mic from your computer. You may use a DS4 application that can help you maximize the use for your controller to your computer.

Can you connect DualShock 4 to PC via Bluetooth?

DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller Bluetooth compatible devices Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications via Bluetooth. You can connect a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to a Windows PC using a DUALSHOCK\xae4 USB wireless adaptor or a compatible micro USB cable.

How do I stream sound from my PS4 controller?

Press the PlayStation button once to bring up the Control Centre. Select Sound > Output Device > Headset (Controller). This should output all audio through your headphones or earbuds. In order to check it's all working correctly, fire up a game and listen for sound coming through your headphones or earbuds.

Can you connect PS4 controller to Mac Bluetooth?

Open System Preferences (Apple menu > System Preferences). Click Bluetooth. Put the PS4 controller in Discovery Mode by holding down the PlayStation button and Share button at the same time. The light on the front of the controller will flash quickly, and Wireless Controller will appear in the Bluetooth window.



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