Connect PS4 via Bluetooth to PC WITHOUT DS4WINDOWS OR USB CABLES

[DEADication]

I was forced to unpair my PS4 controller from my PC to use on my PS4 for a time, and now I can't get it to pair with my PC again. For the life of me I can't honestly remember how I did it, but I know that I did not have to use DS4WINDOWS and I do NOT want to download it. I do NOT want to connect via USB cable, I want my PS4 to connect to PC via bluetooth the way it did before and I am completely mentally exhausted from the effort. Has anyone had any success in this because I'm burnt out.

[Brujeira]

https://www.techradar.com/how-to/gaming/how-to-use-the-ps4-dualshock-4-controller-on-a-pc-1309014

[ReBoot]

Install PSNow, it comes with a driver. With that in place, Steams input mapper does the rest, exposing it to games in a way games understand.

[dannyxm43]

Originally posted by Brujeira:

https://www.techradar.com/how-to/gaming/how-to-use-the-ps4-dualshock-4-controller-on-a-pc-1309014

This article does not help it does exactly what the question asker does not want to do.
And the reason i came to this question is to not use ds4windows.

[Crazy Tiger]

Originally posted by dannyxm43:

Originally posted by Brujeira:

https://www.techradar.com/how-to/gaming/how-to-use-the-ps4-dualshock-4-controller-on-a-pc-1309014

This article does not help it does exactly what the question asker does not want to do.
And the reason i came to this question is to not use ds4windows.

This doesn't work for you? https://support.playstation.com/s/article/Pair-DUALSHOCK-4-wireless-controller-with-PC-or-Mac?language=en_US

This site contains a similar part about connecting a DS4 through blutooth to Steam: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-ps4-controller-steam-4570989

[Nx Machina]

Put a pin in the reset hole on the back of the DS4 to unlink it from the PS4.

Next: Turn on DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller pairing mode by pressing and holding the PS and Share buttons on the wireless controller at the same time. The light bar on the back of the wireless controller will start flashing once pairing mode is active.

Next: Connect DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via Bluetooth on your computer, go to Bluetooth settings and turn Bluetooth on. Select scan for new devices and then choose [Wireless Controller]. You can now use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications.

Done.

[Dodomix]

Had a similar problem and I think I've found a solution. Go to control panel>View devices and printers
Now there you should remove your Dualshock 4 (wireless controller) device. After that use the option there (upper left) to add new device. Make sure your bluetooth is on, put your Dualshock 4 into pairing mode (share+PS button) and connect that way.
Do not connect thorough Bluetooth in Settings but thorough add new device in View devices and printers in Contol panel!!!

Hope it helps, it worked for me :)

[Shoto_._]

Originally posted by Dodomix:

Had a similar problem and I think I've found a solution. Go to control panel>View devices and printers
Now there you should remove your Dualshock 4 (wireless controller) device. After that use the option there (upper left) to add new device. Make sure your bluetooth is on, put your Dualshock 4 into pairing mode (share+PS button) and connect that way.
Do not connect thorough Bluetooth in Settings but thorough add new device in View devices and printers in Contol panel!!!

Hope it helps, it worked for me :)

#ä## THIS WORKS !!!!

tried copious ways from web advise - this is the one that worked flawlessly (with subsequent detection through DS4WIN)

Thank you Dodomix