How do I charge a DualSense controller?
I recently bought a PS 5 DualSense controller for my Apple TV.
When the power got down to 15%, I plugged it into my Mac mini: as I’d been told the Mini would charge it
It didn’t: plugging it into the Mac mini just the controller with the machine, it didn’t charge it.
What can I buy — or use — to charge the thing?
Yes, I know it’s *supposed to*: but it didn’t when I plugged it into my Mini.
What Mac Mini model do you have?
Have to tried different ports on the Mini?
Was the Mini on when you plugged in the controller?
It’s a 2024 model mini, Toad, it’s only got thunderbolt or USB C ports, and yes: the mini was on …
see connect it , go to bluetooth menu see the magic, it will charge
mr toad he did not see the bluetooth menu where he can see it is charging
Actually, I did: the Bluetooth menu’s where I see if the mouse or keyboard are charging.
The controller stayed at 15%, despite being plugged in, overnight …
is it power saver ?
or in sleep mode
that might cause the issue
A device might not show up in the Bluetooth menu but if the computer recognizes it it will show up in the System Information report. I was asking if the computer recognizes the controller.
Not yet: I’m waiting for one to turn up from eBay.
Yeah: that’s the sort of thing I’m getting from eBay.
One of these …
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/318100340657
How do I charge a DualSense controller?
