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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFor example, if you\u2019re using a flashlight in-game, the developers may have set the controller to turn white in this instance. However, if you\u2019re not playing a game or you can\u2019t find another reason for your controller color, below you\u2019ll find all the possible reasons for each one. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a White Flashing Controller Means \n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re noticing your controller flashing white, there are a couple things that this could mean, but neither are extremely serious. White flashing on your controller could mean:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Bluetooth or USB connection has failed. You will want to try resetting either or both your controller and the PS4. You\u2019ll also want to check any wires you may be using to connect your controller to your PS4.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The controller battery is low. If a white light is flashing, you may need to plug in your controller and charge it. You may also see a low-battery indication on your screen if this is the case. To charge your controller, you\u2019ll need to plug a USB cable from the back of your controller to your PS4. \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBoth of these issues are typically easy to fix if something else isn\u2019t to blame, such as a software or hardware issue. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a Blue Flashing Controller Means\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBlue is the most common color you\u2019ll see on the light bar when using your PS4 controller. It will be a solid blue color when it is successfully connected to your PS4 after pressing the PS button. However, if you\u2019re noticing a flashing blue light instead of a solid one, it could be for one of these reasons:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Bluetooth connection failed. This is similar to the issue with a white flashing light, and you\u2019ll want to follow a similar route to fix it. Try connecting via USB, restarting your controller, or restarting the console. \n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Software or hardware issues. These will have to do with issues that cause the controller to be unable to connect to the console. This could mean your PS4 won\u2019t turn on, or that the charging cables or USB ports on the console or controller aren\u2019t working properly. To fix this, check all cables and ports, then try resetting your PS4. \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nA blue flashing light could indicate a variety of issues with connectivity, so go through least-invasive troubleshooting techniques to try and fix this first. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a Red Flashing Controller Means \n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your controller is flashing red, this could indicate a more serious issue with your controller\u2019s hardware. It could mean:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A port, cable, or battery issue is occurring. Typically a red light flash occurs when you\u2019re trying to charge a controller, but a hardware issue is preventing it. To fix this, you could try resetting your PS4 controller. You can find the reset button near the L2 button on the back of the controller. You could also replace the cable or battery you\u2019re using. You can tell the battery is malfunctioning if your controller continues to work when plugged into the PS4. \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you replace the cable or battery and the controller continues to be unable to charge, you\u2019ll likely need to replace the controller itself. Further, you can also purchase a dock charging station to prevent damage to the port and remove the need for a cable. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What an Orange Flashing Controller Means\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen an orange light flash is occurring, it means that your controller is currently charging and in rest mode. This will happen when you plug your controller in via USB and it\u2019s low on battery charge, and you aren\u2019t using the controller actively. \n<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBoth of these issues are typically easy to fix if something else isn\u2019t to blame, such as a software or hardware issue. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a Blue Flashing Controller Means\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBlue is the most common color you\u2019ll see on the light bar when using your PS4 controller. It will be a solid blue color when it is successfully connected to your PS4 after pressing the PS button. However, if you\u2019re noticing a flashing blue light instead of a solid one, it could be for one of these reasons:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Bluetooth connection failed. This is similar to the issue with a white flashing light, and you\u2019ll want to follow a similar route to fix it. Try connecting via USB, restarting your controller, or restarting the console. \n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Software or hardware issues. These will have to do with issues that cause the controller to be unable to connect to the console. This could mean your PS4 won\u2019t turn on, or that the charging cables or USB ports on the console or controller aren\u2019t working properly. To fix this, check all cables and ports, then try resetting your PS4. \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nA blue flashing light could indicate a variety of issues with connectivity, so go through least-invasive troubleshooting techniques to try and fix this first. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a Red Flashing Controller Means \n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your controller is flashing red, this could indicate a more serious issue with your controller\u2019s hardware. It could mean:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A port, cable, or battery issue is occurring. Typically a red light flash occurs when you\u2019re trying to charge a controller, but a hardware issue is preventing it. To fix this, you could try resetting your PS4 controller. You can find the reset button near the L2 button on the back of the controller. You could also replace the cable or battery you\u2019re using. You can tell the battery is malfunctioning if your controller continues to work when plugged into the PS4. \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you replace the cable or battery and the controller continues to be unable to charge, you\u2019ll likely need to replace the controller itself. Further, you can also purchase a dock charging station to prevent damage to the port and remove the need for a cable. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What an Orange Flashing Controller Means\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen an orange light flash is occurring, it means that your controller is currently charging and in rest mode. This will happen when you plug your controller in via USB and it\u2019s low on battery charge, and you aren\u2019t using the controller actively. \n<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nA blue flashing light could indicate a variety of issues with connectivity, so go through least-invasive troubleshooting techniques to try and fix this first. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a Red Flashing Controller Means \n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your controller is flashing red, this could indicate a more serious issue with your controller\u2019s hardware. It could mean:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A port, cable, or battery issue is occurring. Typically a red light flash occurs when you\u2019re trying to charge a controller, but a hardware issue is preventing it. To fix this, you could try resetting your PS4 controller. You can find the reset button near the L2 button on the back of the controller. You could also replace the cable or battery you\u2019re using. You can tell the battery is malfunctioning if your controller continues to work when plugged into the PS4. \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you replace the cable or battery and the controller continues to be unable to charge, you\u2019ll likely need to replace the controller itself. Further, you can also purchase a dock charging station to prevent damage to the port and remove the need for a cable. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What an Orange Flashing Controller Means\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen an orange light flash is occurring, it means that your controller is currently charging and in rest mode. This will happen when you plug your controller in via USB and it\u2019s low on battery charge, and you aren\u2019t using the controller actively. \n<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you replace the cable or battery and the controller continues to be unable to charge, you\u2019ll likely need to replace the controller itself. Further, you can also purchase a dock charging station to prevent damage to the port and remove the need for a cable. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n