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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 173,026 times. Learn more...
This wikiHow teaches you how to turn on a PS4. The first time you turn on your PS4, you will need to locate the button on the front of the console. Once you have paired a controller with the PS4 you can turn on the PS4 using the controller.
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1 Ensure the power cord is plugged in correctly. Check that the power cord is plugged in correctly to both the PS4 and the power outlet in the wall. If the PS4 is positioned too far away from the power outlet the power cord can become easily detached from the back of the PS4.[1]XResearch source
2 Locate the light strip on the top of the console. There is a translucent strip that goes across the top of the console. When the console is plugged in and turned on, you will see this strip blink blue and then turn white.[2]XResearch source
If you have your PS4 positioned in the tall sideways position, the light strip will be on the right side.
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3 Locate the power button on the front of the console. The power button is the thin black strip on the front-facing side of the console, to the right of the word "SONY". It's marked by a very small power symbol icon .[3]XResearch source
4 Press the power button. Press this button to power on the PS4. You will hear a beep and the light strip will blink blue and then white.[4]XResearch source
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1 Connect a USB cord to the controller. The USB port is located on the top of the controller below the triangle shaped light bar.
2 Connect the USB cord to the PS4. The USB ports are next to the disk reader on the front of the console inside the slot.[5]XResearch source
3 Press the "PS" button. It's the button with the PlayStation logo located in the center of the controller between the two joysticks. This will pair the controller with the PS4. Once the controller is paired, you can turn on the PS4 by pressing the PS button on the controller.[6]XResearch source
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Question How to connect the new PS4 control to a used PS4? Toasterflame Top Answerer To connect a new controller, simply plug the controller into the console using the charging cable and press the PlayStation home button. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 15
Question We cannot pair it - it keeps on flashing blue? Toasterflame Top Answerer It sounds like your cable may be damaged. Try using a new cable to pair the controller. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 15 Helpful 9
Question How to charge PS4 dual shock battery? Toasterflame Top Answerer You will need to plug the controller in. Using the cable that came with the controller, plug the small end into the back of the pad and the large end into the PlayStation. Check that the PS4 is on or it won't charge. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 6
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Written by: Travis Boylls wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. This article has been viewed 173,026 times. 75 votes - 43% Co-authors: 7Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 173,026 Categories: PlayStation 4 In other languages Spanish Italian Japanese
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Written by: Travis Boylls wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. This article has been viewed 173,026 times. 75 votes - 43% Co-authors: 7 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 173,026 Categories: PlayStation 4 In other languages Spanish Italian Japanese 
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1 Ensure the power cord is plugged in correctly. Check that the power cord is plugged in correctly to both the PS4 and the power outlet in the wall. If the PS4 is positioned too far away from the power outlet the power cord can become easily detached from the back of the PS4.[1] 
2 Locate the light strip on the top of the console. There is a translucent strip that goes across the top of the console. When the console is plugged in and turned on, you will see this strip blink blue and then turn white.[2] 
3 Locate the power button on the front of the console. The power button is the thin black strip on the front-facing side of the console, to the right of the word "SONY". It's marked by a very small power symbol icon 
.[3] 
4 Press the power button. Press this button to power on the PS4. You will hear a beep and the light strip will blink blue and then white.[4] Advertisement 
1 Connect a USB cord to the controller. The USB port is located on the top of the controller below the triangle shaped light bar. 
2 Connect the USB cord to the PS4. The USB ports are next to the disk reader on the front of the console inside the slot.[5] 
3 Press the "PS" button. It's the button with the PlayStation logo located in the center of the controller between the two joysticks. This will pair the controller with the PS4. Once the controller is paired, you can turn on the PS4 by pressing the PS button on the controller.[6] Advertisement 
Toasterflame Top Answerer To connect a new controller, simply plug the controller into the console using the charging cable and press the PlayStation home button. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 15 
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