Bootcamp windows10: how to connect two dualshock 4 using bluetooth?

I'm not sure what is the best place to ask this question, so I decided to ask Microsoft, Apple and superuser communities.

I spend whole day fighting with it and still no luck so I hope that anyone can help me.

The problem: I have MacBook Pro 2019 with latest Catalina and latest windows 10 installed from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 using bootcamp. Windows and bootcamp drivers were installed succesfully. Now I want to play something (why else you need windows on mac right :)) and I have TWO original PS dualshock 4 controllers and I want to pair both of them with windows. But I am able to connect only one controller.

Step by step reproduction of the problem:

  • 1) Turn on windows bluetooth
  • 2) Press PS + Share buttons on both controllers
  • 3) Controllers start to flash lights - that means they are ready to connect
  • 4) See two "Wireless Controller" options in the bluetooth list
  • 5) Pick the first one and it connects succesfully within a few seconds (1-3s, very fast)
  • 6) Go back to the bluetooth devices list and pick the second controller and it fails to connect

Pre-conditions:

  • 1) Both controllers connect and work perfect separately and work great in pair on "native" windows pc.
  • 2) Both controllers work great in pair and separately in osx
  • 3) I want it to be wireless so I didn't tried it using cable but I think it will work
  • 4) I didn't tried to reset controllers because both of them work great separately in the same system (windows)

What I tried already:

  • 1)I installed latest updates for osx and windows
  • 2)I downloaded and installed latest bootcamp drivers
  • 3)I removed and installed again all windows bluetooth devices and drivers
  • 4)I tried many hacks and tricks from answers.microsoft forum but it didn't help
  • 5)I tried to rename controllers

I will be very appreciate for any help.

MacBook Pro 16", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 18, 2020 1:47 PM

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