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I'm trying to figure out if its possible to turn off the PS4 controller without turning off the system because it pretty much stays on the whole time I'm not gaming and obviously drains the battery pretty quickly.

On the PS3 there was always an option to turn off the controller itself so I'm wondering if I'm missing something. Anyone know if this is possible?

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  • Hold PS button
  • Go to adjust devices
  • Select turn off device
  • Pick dualshock 4.
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  • there you go! lol, i wouldve never found it!. thanks
    – somdow
    Commented Nov 16, 2013 at 22:56
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    No probblem! Glad to help
    – Carig Pennington
    Commented Nov 20, 2013 at 8:08
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    Amazing. Reminds me of Windows 8 and the hidden Power Off button.
    – Shadow Wizard
    Commented Nov 16, 2015 at 22:57
  • Yeah, not under "power" where you would naturally look...
    – Kip
    Commented Mar 28, 2018 at 3:27
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To turn it off manually, you can hold the PS button for 10 seconds. Good for if your screen is off, if it's indefinitely stuck in searching mode, or if you're using it with PC.

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    thanks. after you pair your device with windows this is how i turn off my controller when not using it.
    – protoss1210
    Commented Dec 4, 2015 at 3:53
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    This is much easier than going through all the menus.
    – Wayne Conrad
    Commented Sep 2, 2018 at 3:19
  • This is the correct answer and should have been chosen as the best.
    – GroggyOtter
    Commented Apr 15, 2019 at 16:39
  • is there a faster way to do this for PC? 10 seconds is a long time when Im in a workflow or trying to get out the door.
    – Kalamalka Kid
    Commented Dec 12, 2020 at 3:38
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To have it turn off automatically after not being used for a while:

  1. choose the settings option from the menu on the top of the main screen (far right, next to the power symbol, toolbox icon)
  2. scroll down and choose 'Power Save Settings'
  3. choose 'Turn Off DUALSHOCK 4 Automatically'
  4. select 10, 30, or 60 minutes as the idle time before the controller is turned off automatically (selecting off will return it to always-on)
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