The light bar on the controller pulses or glows orange while charging
The light bar turns off or changes color when fully charged
A charging icon appears on the PS4 screen when the controller is connected
The controller battery icon on the PS4 shows a lightning bolt while charging
The controller can still be used while it is plugged in
The PS4 quick menu shows the controller battery status
The controller charges when connected to the PS4 with a USB cable
The controller charges when connected to a powered USB charger or dock