The PS4 controller is a great way to play games on your console and a perfect controller for Windows PCgaming. However, DualShock 4 controller batteries are quickly drained when you leave them on. You can get no more than about eight hours on a single charge, and often it lasts more like four or five hours. This article explains how to turn off the PS4 controller to save battery.
There are several ways to turn off your PS4 controller. However, we’ve listed and explained ways to turn it off below:
The fastest and easiest way to turn off your controller is by pressing and holding the PS button in the center of the controller for about 10 seconds. Once done, your DualShock 4 controller will turn off immediately.
Press and hold the PS button for about two seconds on the controller until the Quick Menu appears.
Click “Sound/Devices.”
Select “Turn Off Device.”
On the Turn Off Device screen, choose your DualShock 4.
Your controller can also be turned off using a remote or the DualShock app on a PC. To get this done, you must open the Remote Play application and then click on “Turn Off Device” to shut down your wireless gamepad from an Androiddevice.