PS4 controller not connecting [duplicate]

My ps4 controller stopped working

I tried connecting it to my macbook air to play Minecraft. I held the share button and held the ps button and used bluetooth to connect to my laptop. I then tried connecting the usb cable to the usb port.

When I tried connecting it to the ps4 again, it wouldn't work, I have tried the following:

• Sticking a pin in the little hole
• Unplugging the wires
• Putting it on safe mode
• Connecting it to the ps with the charging cable

None of these worked. How do I fix the controller- I'd rather not have to buy another.

Solution 1:

Official PS4 controller troubleshooting steps can be found here

You've covered most of the steps already, which is irritating. When you put a paperclip in the reset hole, were you holding it in for 3-5 seconds? Without that, it won't enter the pair / reset mode.

If after everything, you may need to contact Sony Support

Solution 2:

Have you tried un-pairing the controller from the Macbook? I did this with my TV and couldn't get it to work until I unpaired it from the TV and then did the pin trick and then plugged it back into the PS.