Turn off the PS5 console
Unplug the PS5 power cable from the wall
Wait 2–3 minutes
Plug the PS5 power cable back in
Turn on the PS5
Connect the controller to the PS5 using a USB cable
Press and hold the PS button to pair the controller
If needed, use a pin to press and hold the controller’s reset button (located near the L2 shoulder button) for 3–5 seconds
Release the reset button
Disconnect and reconnect the controller via USB
Press the PS button to complete pairing