PS4 Controller Bluetooth Connectivity Problems

I am having the above issues as well. This did NOT work for me. Late 2013 MacBook Pro, El Capitan 10.11.2

i have found a much more effective solution:

none of the above worked but this did:

first download hardware IO Tools from https://developer.apple.com/downloads/ (use latest stable ver for xcode, you don't need to install Xcode to use these tools just stick them in your Utilities folder in applications)

then open Bluetooth Explorer, then in tools open device cache explorer, Modify Software & Device Configuration

just press the delete all on the Device cache:

and select all these options as show in this image here, for the Software & Device Config

be sure to use a wired mouse for all of this as this will remove every device you have paired, if your on iMac Or Mac pro. once done re-pair your mouse and keyboard and reboot then try repairing PS4 controller or any other devices you had issues with. this fixed all my bluetooth issues...

The last one saved me!!! Thank you XxRagnarockxX

This is the best answer!

There is a hidden Reset button on Dualshock 4 controller near L2 button on a back side. Press it with paperclip or something and then pair it by pressing PS and Share buttons and Bluetooth settings in System Preferences.

Please i need these IO Tools https://developer.apple.com/downloads/ THE LINK DOESNT WORK

6) Open the newly formed Bluetooth.plist with Sublime Text, delete everything inside and re-save the file (I know, this feels like black magic, and I don't think it had any input... but I am just telling you the steps I took!)

This step is CRUCIAL. Without doing this, it didn't work. Now it's excellent!

Thanks for the tip!

Folks, I appriciate all the messages here. I've tried everything and I still can't get this to work.

macOS Sierra 10.12

iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)

2.7 GHz Intel Core i5

20 GB 1333 MHz DDR3

I bought a Dualshock 4, paired it successfully and it worded very well. Then on day 2, I couldn't get it to stay connected. It will pair for about 2-3 seconds, then the controller will shut off and the pairing will drop. I thought the remote was a dud, so I returned it. This is the second remote and I've had the same experience. The first day, it worded great, the next day, it shuts off after a few seconds. It has to be my Mac, right...? What are the chances that two controllers would have the exact same problem... The battery is fully charged, I've tried deleting the pList, using BT Explorer, etc... everything. I'm a very tech savvy guy and this is the first problem i've been unable to solve, pretty much ever, and i've been a Mac guy since 1995.

Anyone else out there have any ideas...?

Super thanks! worked like a charm, though i lost all my other items, but those connect quite easily

Hi, when I try to open Bluetooth Explorer it goes to the doc with the black dot under it but it doesn't open, what should I do?

Will all interested please forget trying to pair a Playstation 4 DualShock to an iMac using Bluetooth or mini USB.

In conjunction with an Apple Guru we have proved IT WILL NOT PAIR.

Does it show a name some where in bluetooth menu? I had sort of that issue with a fake controller, you need to do some hustle to get those connected.

Let me know

Thanks for response. Controller is genuine PlayStation product bought new from GAME store.

All it says on Bluetooth screen is “Witeless Controller”

Well i let it charge and now it stays connected again 🙂

So i say follow that post with the bluetooth explorer app and do those steps. This worked now for me, hope this helps

Only this worked, incredible. Thanks man!