To turn off a PS5 controller, you can use either the console menus or just the controller itself.

Quick Scoop

Here are the fastest ways to turn off a PS5 controller (DualSense):

1. Turn off the controller from the PS5 console

This is the “official” way and great when you’re still on your PS5 home screen or in a game.

  1. Press the PS button once on your controller to open the Control Center at the bottom of the screen.
  1. Move right to Accessories (icon looks like a gamepad/battery or controller).
  1. Select Wireless Controller.
  1. Choose Turn Off.

Your DualSense lights will go out and the controller disconnects from the console.

2. Turn off the PS5 controller without the console

Useful when the controller is paired to a PC, phone, or you’re just done using it.

  • Press and hold the PS button in the middle of the controller for about 10–15 seconds.
  • Wait until the light bar next to the touchpad goes completely dark.

This cuts power to the controller and disconnects it over Bluetooth.

3. Set it to auto-turn-off (power saving)

If you keep forgetting to turn it off, you can have the PS5 do it for you after some idle time.

  1. On your PS5, go to Settings (top-right gear icon).
  1. Scroll to System → Power Saving.
  1. Select Set Time Until Controller Turns Off.
  1. Pick 10 minutes , 30 minutes , or 60 minutes.

After that idle period (no input), the controller shuts itself off to save battery.

Mini tip: Turning the PS5 itself off with the controller

Sometimes people search “how to turn off PS5 controller” but actually mean the console.

  • Press the PS button once to open the Control Center.
  • Move to the Power icon on the far right.
  • Select Turn Off PS5 (or Enter Rest Mode if you just want low-power standby).

Your controller will also disconnect once the console fully powers down.

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