DG45 Video Guide - How to Connect PS5 Controller to Windows PC – Avantree Support

Connect Your PS5 Controller to a Windows PC Using DG45

Follow this video and the four simple steps below to connect your PS5 DualSense wireless controller to a Windows computer using the Avantree DG45 Bluetooth adapter.

Watch the Video Setup Guide

Watch the connection process, or follow the written instructions below at your own pace.

Before You Start

Make sure DG45 is plugged into your Windows computer and Bluetooth is available in Settings. Your PS5 DualSense controller should also have sufficient battery charge.

This guide connects the controller to a Windows PC, not directly to a PS5 console.

Step 1 of 4 — Prepare Your Controller

Step 2 of 4 — Enter Pairing Mode

Step 3 of 4 — Pair in Windows

Step 4 of 4 — Verify Connection

Prepare Your PS5 Controller

Plug DG45 into a USB port on your Windows computer.
Make sure Bluetooth is available in Windows Settings.
Disconnect the PS5 controller from any USB cable.
Make sure the controller is turned off before activating Bluetooth pairing mode.

Already Connected to a PS5?

Turn off the PS5 console to prevent the controller from reconnecting to it during the pairing process.

NEXT: PAIRING MODE →

Put the PS5 Controller in Pairing Mode

On your DualSense controller, press and hold the Create button and PS button at the same time.

CREATE + PS Press and hold both buttons together.

Keep holding until the controller's light bar begins flashing rapidly.

Pairing Mode Confirmed

The flashing light indicates that the controller is ready to be discovered by your Windows computer.

← BACK NEXT: CONNECT TO WINDOWS →

Connect the Controller in Windows

Open Bluetooth device pairing on your Windows computer.

Windows 11

Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Add device → Bluetooth

Windows 10

Settings → Devices → Bluetooth & other devices → Add Bluetooth or other device → Bluetooth

Wait for Windows to discover nearby Bluetooth devices.
Look for Wireless Controller or the controller's displayed Bluetooth name.
Select the controller to begin pairing.
Wait until Windows confirms the connection.

Controller Not Showing?

Repeat Step 2 and confirm that the controller's light bar is flashing before searching again.

← BACK NEXT: VERIFY CONNECTION →

Verify the Controller Connection

Open Bluetooth & devices in Windows Settings.
Check that your controller appears in the paired or connected devices list.
Open a game or controller-testing application to confirm that the buttons and joysticks respond.

Controller Connected!

Your DualSense controller is now paired with your Windows PC through DG45.

Connected but Not Working in a Game?

Bluetooth pairing does not guarantee compatibility with every PC game. Some games require controller configuration or compatible controller support through their game launcher.

← BACK ↻ START OVER

Common Questions

Why Doesn't My PS5 Controller Appear in Windows?

Make sure the controller is in pairing mode. Hold Create and PS until the light bar flashes, then search again from Windows Bluetooth Settings.

Why Does My Controller Reconnect to the PS5?

The controller may still be paired with your console. Turn off the PS5 before attempting to pair the controller with your Windows computer.

Why Is My Controller Connected but Not Working in Games?

Some PC games do not support DualSense controllers directly. Check the game's controller settings or the controller support available in your launcher.

What If DG45 Has Pairing Problems on Windows 11?

Follow Avantree's dedicated Windows 11 DG45 pairing troubleshooting guide.

Fix DG45 Pairing Issues on Windows 11 →

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