How to Connect the PS5 DualSense controller to iPhone or iPad If you haven't already, you'll need to update your iPhone/iPad to iOS 14.5 ( Settings > General > Software Update) or your Apple TV to tvOS 14.5 ( Settings -> System -> Software Updates). The following steps walk you through the process of pairing your DualSense or Series X controller to your Apple device.
The newest updates, iOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5, introduce additional support for the latest gaming controllers from Sony and Microsoft, allowing the PS5 DualSense controller and the Xbox Series X controller to be used with iPhones and iPads. Since iOS 13 and tvOS 13, users have been able to connect popular console controllers to an iPhone or Apple TV to play Apple Arcade games and other iOS games, instead of having to spend extra money on MFi-compatible controllers.
With the release of iOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5, Apple users can now connect their PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X controllers to an iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
