Does the PS4 controller have to be on to use the system? [duplicate]

There are times where I just want to watch some videos on my PS4. The system requires you to use a controller to press the PS button and pick a user account. After that point I am able to use a wireless keyboard to navigate the menus to get to Netflix, Youtube, and other services. Is there a way to watch videos without leaving the PS4 controller on the whole time, to help preserve battery life?

Best Answer

You only need some form of controller on to "control" the system. (Press Start/X to select the app and start the video, etc.) You can turn off your controller between every single input if you wanted. So no, your controller does not need to be on to use your PS4.

I have had my controller die in the middle of a show and nothing happens. Simply enough you are able to turn your system on without any controllers present at all. I am not sure if the keyboard piggybacks off of the controller though. But I imagine you can use that from the second the system is on to turning it off. At the least, if you are required to use a controller to select an account that should be all you need to use it for.

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How do you sync a fake PS4 controller?

Luckily, there are a lot of different ways to use your PS4 without a controller. You can use your PS4 through the official PlayStation app which is available on both Android and Apple devices. You can also connect a keyboard or a mouse to operate the PlayStation and even play games.

What do I do if I lose my PS4 controller?

A common solution is to try a different USB cable, in case the original one has failed. You can also try to reset the PS4 controller by pressing the reset button on the back of the controller, behind the L2 button. If your controller still won't connect to your PS4, you might need to get support from Sony.

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