Troubleshooting Guide
Having issues with DS4Windows? Check out our common problems and solutions below.
Controller Not Detected
If your controller is not being detected, try these steps:
- Ensure the controller is properly connected via USB or Bluetooth
- Restart DS4Windows
- Try a different USB port or re-pair your Bluetooth connection
Input Lag or Disconnects
If you are experiencing input lag or frequent disconnects:
- Update to the latest version of DS4Windows
- Check for interference if using Bluetooth
- Try adjusting the controllers polling rate in settings
Games Not Recognizing Controller
If games are not recognizing your controller:
- Ensure Hide DS4 Controller is checked in DS4Windows settings
- Try running DS4Windows as administrator
- Check if the game has native DS4 support and disable DS4Windows if necessary