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Discover the Hidden Messages Behind the PS5 Power Light Codes!
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Pay attention to the power light on your PlayStation console – it reveals exactly what’s going on with the console. There are at least seven different “light codes” that use a mixture of colours and hues to tell you what’s what.
PS5 LIGHT – SOLID WHITE
This simply means that your PlayStation console is powered on. If you’re not seeing a picture, it means something is going wrong. For instance, you might be on the wrong TV channel or your HDMI cable connection is loose.
PS5 LIGHT – BLUE TRANSITIONING TO WHITE
This means that your PS5 is powering on. If your console was totally powered off then it might take a little longer versus launching from Rest Mode.
PS5 LIGHT – BLINKING WHITE, SOLID BLUE, OR BLINKING BLUE
This usually means that the console is frozen. If that’s the case, Sony recommends unplugging the console for 60 seconds then plugging it back in. You can then try turning it back on to see if it works. If not, you may need to follow steps to rebooting the console in Safe Mode.
What do PS5 DualSense controller lights mean?
There are several different colours that can appear on your PlayStation joypad. They might show up at the sides of the Touch Bar on the face of the DualSense – or the LED bar, which is just below the PS button. It’s also important to note that you’ll get different lights when you’re linked to a PS5 – or if you’re connected to another device via Bluetooth, like your Apple iPad or a gaming PC.
Playing on a PS5
Your PS5 controller will normally show a blue light when it’s connected to a PlayStation. But if a second DualSense joins, their colour will be red. Green signifies that a third player has been added, and purple is used to show a fourth. You might also find that the bar turns orange. That means you’re running low on battery. However, if it’s a pulsing light, that means your PS5 is either charging or entering Rest Mode. Finally, if the LED bar below your PS button is orange, it means the controller is muted. This is extremely important: you don’t want to be accidentally chatting in voice lobbies because your microphone is active.
Playing on another device
When you’re connected to something other than a PS5, the lights take on a different meaning. A blue and white light-pulse means that you’re pairing with a device. And a solid blue indicates that the pairing is finished. An orange-and-white light means that your DualSense is paired to another device. And a pulsing orange light signals that your controller is charging.
PS5 LIGHT – BLINKING WHITE THEN OFF
If you see this, it means that the console is being powered off. This means it’s fully switching off (and not going into Rest Mode), so the PS5 won’t charge your DualSense. If it’s fully turned off, your PS5 also won’t download software updates in the background.
PS5 LIGHT – SOLID ORANGE
Solid Orange signals that your PS5 is in Rest Mode. Sony explains: “Rest Mode is a low-power state in which your console can charge controllers, download and install content. To turn the console on from rest mode, hold down the PS button on a USB-connected or previously-paired controller.”
PS5 LIGHT – BLINKING ORANGE
Blinking Orange means that your console is moving into Rest Mode. That’s as opposed to the blinking white light that means your console is switching off. After a few seconds of blinking, you should a see solid orange light that signals your PS5 is in Rest Mode.
PS5 LIGHT – NO COLOUR
If there’s no colour then your PS5 console is totally switched off. It means you don’t have Rest Mode active either, so your PS5 won’t charge controllers or download content.