how to turn off ps4 controller

To turn off a PS4 controller, you have several easy methods:

• Hold the PS button for about 10 seconds : Press and keep holding the large PlayStation button in the center of the controller. After around 10 seconds, the light bar will turn off, indicating the controller is powered down. This is the quickest and most direct way without using the console menu

• Turn off via the PS4 console menu :
  1. Press the PS button to open the main menu.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth Devices.
  3. Find your controller in the list and select it.
  4. Choose the option to disconnect or turn off the controller.
     This method is useful if you have multiple controllers connected and want to manage them individually

• Put the PS4 into rest mode or turn it off : When the console enters rest mode or powers down completely, the controller will automatically turn off

These methods work whether the controller is connected to a PS4 console, PC, or mobile device via Bluetooth or USB

. In summary, the fastest way is holding the PS button for 10 seconds until the light turns off, while the menu method offers more control over multiple devices.