The PS4 controller can turn red due to loss in connection, broken hardware, faulty ribbon cable, malfunctioning battery, defective USB port, and more.
To start with a fix you can try to restart the controller. Press down the power button of the controller while it is still on and wait for all the lights to turn off. Next, wait for a few minutes and press down the power button to turn on the PS4 Controller.
If this is not enough, then this guide can help you with alternatives to fix the PS4 Controller red light error.
5 Methods to Fix PS4 Controller Red Light Error
The red light on the PS4 controller indicates the functional state and it can indicate physical damage or a random bug, so start with basic fixes and set the device to work normally.
1. Check the ribbon cable
Verify carefully the ribbon cable that is connected to the battery of the PS4 controller, and whether it is broken. Otherwise, your controller won’t charge and you will find the red light error. If you find the cable has not gone through any kind of damage, then try to reseat it and check whether after opening the controller the red light disappears. If not, then go through other methods to fix the controller’s red light error.
2. Verify the PS4 USB port
Make sure that the USB port is not damaged, defective, loose, or bent, otherwise the red light can appear. If there is a fault in the USB port, you need to either replace the port or the cable. After the replacement, you will find that the lights turn blue or orange which indicates the PS4 controller is charging.
3. Start the PS4 in safe mode
If you find that the PS4 controller is stuck on a red light, then start it in safe mode. This will help you to understand whether the issue is associated with the firmware of the console or the controller. So, turn off the PS4 console, press down the power button for 10 seconds, and wait till you hear a beep. Now, plug the Dualshock (PS4 controller) into the console and use a USB cable. Next, on the controller, press the PS button to start the safe mode.
4. Reset the PS4 console
Resetting the PS4 console can also help to mitigate technical glitches. So, hold down the power button for 10 seconds, or you can also use the Quick Start menu to turn off the PS4 console. Now, from the back of the console, unplug the power cord. Before plugging in the power cord, wait for a few seconds, turn on the console, and connect the PS4 controller and the charging cable. Finally, press the PS button to turn on the controller
5. Reset the PS4 controller
When you reset the PS4 controller it restores the settings to the device to its factory defaults which helps to fix the problem. So, look for the reset button of the PS4 controller which is usually present at the back now. You can use a safety pin or a SIM card opener to press down the button for 5 seconds. Next, plug in the controller in the PS4 console using a USB cable and turn on the controller. Finally, check if the PS4 controller has stopped flashing red.
Meaning of indication lights on PS4 controller
The PS4 controller comes with different indicator lights and a red light on a PS4 is quite normal as it tells you about the health condition of the device.
Here are what different colors indicate on a PS4 controller:
- The blue light indicates player number 1.
- A red light indicates player number 2 or the controller has a low battery or technical issue.
- A green light indicates the player number 3 and the status of the game.
- The pink light indicates player number 4.
- The yellow light indicates a hardware fault.
- A white light indicates the controller has been disconnected from the PS4 console.
How to drain the battery of the PS4 controller?
Draining the battery of the PS4 controller can also help you to start fresh and fix technical bugs. so, unplug the charging cable from the power outlet and keep the device aside for 1 minute. You can press down the power button for 5 seconds to shut down the PS4 controller as well. Next, unplug all the USB cables and press the console power button for 30 seconds, which will cycle the power and drain the leftover energy. Next, plug in the cables, turn on the console, and press the PS button on the controller.
What is the latency of the PS4 controller?
The latency of the PS4 controller is 10ms and you need to plug it into a USB 1.0 or through Bluetooth. Otherwise, you can also plug in the controller with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.
What is the red light of death on PS4?
After booting, if you find that the PlayStation 4 is overheating, then it can lead to an ominous red line.
How to test the compatibility of the charging cable of PS4?
If the PS4 cable has gone through physical damage, then get a new one by checking the user manual for the exact match and model number. When you connect the PS4 to the console using the new cable and the light is orange, then it indicates that it is charging and compatible. When the light turns green, then it indicates that it is fully charged.
How to understand whether the PS4 is in rest mode?
When the PS4 enters the rest mode, the power indicator blinks white and turns orange, and the display also darkens. If you want to exit the rest mode, you have to turn on the system.
