PS4 controller wont connect [duplicate]

I was playing my PS4 two days ago and then packed it up with two controllers that were both connected to this PS4.

I got to where I was going, set everything up and now the controllers won't connect. They show pulsing orange when they plug in, but when I hit the PS Button to connect, it blinks white 1-2 times and goes back to orange.

I have tried resetting them both.

Can anyone help?

Solution 1:

I've had this problem a couple of times in the last year, and the following steps fixed my problem each time. I tried resetting controllers, PS4 database, and all the usual steps people suggest in this thread and others.

• If possible, use voice or another controller to turn on the PS4, and power it down completely (not rest mode)
• Unplug PS4 for 2-3 minutes
• Plug PS4 back in
• Attempt to turn on using the controller that wouldn't connect. It should now work fine

Solution 2:

Hold the PS-button and Share-button simultanously for some seconds while the PS4 is turned on. This will reset all connections of the controller and searches for a new one. If this doesn't help, try different USB-cables after resetting. If that also doesnt work, your controller is probably damaged.