Video games are becoming more and more popular. Today, many people have their own game consoles at home and games have become quite a big part of their lives. If you’re interested in this topic, you probably know that not so long ago there was a release of a new generation of consoles. The world saw the console PS5.
PS5 is currently one of the newest and most advanced consoles on the market. One of the innovations in the PS5 is its updated DualSense controller. I would say that this controller is also the most advanced on the market. It has some very interesting features that you can’t find in any other device on the market. Including the ability to connect it to other devices. In that case, it might be helpful to know how to disconnect your DualSense controller.
What is PS5 DualSense
Not so long ago the world saw a new console from Sony – the PS5. It is really revolutionary and many users have noted that it is quite rightly called the next-gen. Although I would say that it is more like the current generation. PS5 is a very popular console and every day more and more users become its owners. However, when getting acquainted with the console, many have a question, for example, whether they can play games from PS4 and what is so revolutionary about the new controller from PS5.
DualSense is the name of the new controller from the PlayStation console. It’s very breakthrough and maybe even ahead of its time in many ways. The thing is that it contains a lot of technological solutions, which not all game developers are able to implement in their projects. For example, you can take advantage of the revolutions that are different from any of the competitors. I would say that they’re somewhat similar to the proprietary vibration in Apple devices. You will not find adaptive triggers on any other device.
However, despite all the innovations, some users don’t quite understand the PS5 system and they have problems with even the most trivial things, such as disabling the PS5 controller. It’s quite easy to do if you know where to start and where to go.
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How to turn off DualSense
To disable your gamepad you will need to go to a special control menu. You can do this directly from your gamepad using a special button. This is quite easy to do. You can disable the controller, for example, when you put the game to download and wait until it installs, so you can save the battery.
- On your PS5 DualSense pad, press the PlayStation button located in the middle, right between the analog sticks
- Go to the bottom row of the PS5 menu and you will find the Accessories option. It looks like the button with the gamepad and a small battery meter icon on it
- Press X, and you’ll see all accessories connected to your device. Wireless Controller is the second name of your DualSense controller
- Choose it by pressing X
- Select the Turn Off option to shut down the pad
As you can see, it’s pretty easy to do. To turn on your controller you just need to press the PS button in the center for a few seconds. I advise you not to keep the controller on all the time, because due to the fact that it has so many functions the built-in battery drains very quickly.
How to set the DualSense to Auto Off
It’s also a good idea to set your DualSensor to turn off automatically, which will save power in case you’re suddenly away from your console for a long time. You don’t have to worry about your controller. It will shut itself off after a few minutes.
- Open your PS5 settings. Head to the cog-shaped icon located in the top right-hand of the home screen
- Choose System, you’ll find it as you scroll the submenu. It will be in the second half of the list
- Scroll to Power Saving right to the bottom of the list
- Set the time in the Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off section. After that, you will receive a few options, whether you can have your controller shut down after 10, 30, or 60 minutes of inactivity
After that, your DualSense will automatically disconnect. You can also set a similar setting for your console. However, sometimes users have noted that the PS5 may not turn on after shutting down. Don’t worry, there are several solutions to help users solve this problem.
How to turn off the PS5 Controller mic
If you’re looking for a way to optimize your DualSens even more and keep it charged longer, you should consider disabling the built-in microphone when you aren’t using it. It’s pretty easy to do. You can do it in 3 simple ways.
- Use the Dualsense. Nothing too complicated, simply press the horizontal mute button in the center of your controller, right under the PlayStation logo. Once you mute the mic, the button will blink orange
- Use the Control Center. One more way to mute your mic:
- Hit the PS button on your controller
- Press the X on the microphone icon in the Control Center
- You can also mute not only your mix but also the sound output, you just need to hold the mute button on the controller until it starts blinking orange
- Use the Settings Menu.
- Go to the Settings menu by pressing the gear icon in the top right-hand of the screen
- Then go to the Sound section
- Press the Microphone option from the Sound menu. This is the place where you can adjust microphone settings, change the mics used by the console, and more. In case you need to mute the DualSense controller mic, make sure the Input Device set to Microphone on Controller
- Go to Microphone Status When Logged in and change from On to Mute
- Your PS5 now won’t be picking any background noise coming from you or your surroundings
As you can see it isn’t difficult to disable the microphone. In addition, it is possible to disable adaptive triggers, reduce the brightness of the backlight, or you can connect it by wire to the console and play in this mode if the distance to your console allows you.
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What is the difference between DualSense and DualShock 4
Many new PlayStation users don’t quite understand the difference between DualShock 4 and Dualsense. Indeed, although they look quite different, they have the same set of buttons, both have a touchpad and both have the same layout. However, the main difference is in the functionality. Many people also wonder if they can connect the DualShock to the PS5.
The main difference is of course the new vibration technology which in addition to the standard vibration allows you to “feel” the material you’re walking on in the game or feel other effects more clearly. Also, for the first time, DualSense introduced adaptive triggers that resist pressing in certain situations.
In addition, you can find a built-in microphone on DualSense, and in general, the gamepad has a more progressive design, it is larger than its predecessor and many have noted that it is more comfortable in the hand than DualShock.
You may also be interested in the differences between the PS5 controller and the Xbox Series controller. However, there are a lot more differences. In general, it isn’t surprising that they’re different because they’re controllers from two completely different consoles, while DualShock and DualSense have a lot in common because they’re controllers from consoles in the same line, and in the sense, they were created by one and
