Turn on the PS5 console.
Connect the PS5 controller to the console using a USB cable.
Press the PS button on the controller.
Wait for the controller to pair (the light bar will indicate connection).
Disconnect the USB cable after pairing to use the controller wirelessly.
If pairing doesn’t work, turn off the controller and reconnect via USB.
If needed, use a different USB cable/port.
To pair again wirelessly: keep the controller close to the console, press the PS button, and wait for connection.