How to Automatically Turn Off PS5 DualSense Controller

Sony introduced the DualSense wireless controller alongside the PlayStation 5. It is an engineering marvel with features like adaptive triggers and immersive haptic feedback. The battery life has also been improved but you can make it last longer by turning it off when not in use.

However, you may forget to turn it off sometimes, resulting in unnecessary power consumption. This can be fixed with the help of an auto turn-off timer aka Idle Timer for the DualSense controller. Here is how you can enable or disable it as per your preference or need.

How to Enable PS5 DualSense Controller’s Auto Turn Off

1. On your PS5 home screen, navigate to the system Settings by selecting the gear icon in the top right corner.
   
   
2. Scroll down and select System setting to proceed.
   
   
3. Select Power Saving > Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off options.
   
   
4. Choose your preferred auto turn-off timer duration: After 10 Minutes, After 30 Minutes, or After 60 Minutes. And, it’s done.
   

How to Disable PS5 DualSense Controller’s Auto Turn Off

1. Visit Settings on your PlayStation 5 as explained above.
2. Go to System > Power Saving > Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off option.
3. Choose Don’t Turn Off from the list of options this time.
   

FAQs

What is a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller Idle Timer?

Idle timer is a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller feature that lets you set a time duration after which it will turn off automatically. It helps save the battery life and lets the controller last longer on a single charge.

What is the maximum PlayStation 5 DualSense controller idle timer duration?

You can set up to 60 minutes of Idle Timer for the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

What is the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller Idle Timer duration?

You can choose from three Idle Timer durations for the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller. It can be 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

How to set a custom duration for the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller idle timer?

Unfortunately, Sony does not let users set a custom duration for the DualSense controller idle timer.