Stop Wasting Charge: the 10-Second Ps5 Controller Trick Most Players Miss
Can I turn off the controller while downloading a game?
Yes. Downloading and background installations run on the console's internal SSD and network hardware. The controller can be turned off via the 10-second button hold or allowed to sleep automatically without pausing, slowing, or interrupting any active downloads.
Does charging via USB-C turn the controller on automatically?
If you plug the controller into a PS5 running in Rest Mode or into an external wall charger, the controller enters a low-power charging state indicated by an orange pulse along the touchpad edge. It does not actively communicate with or boot the console unless you press the PS button.
Why does my controller turn back on right after turning it off?
This typically occurs if a stick has severe drift sending false inputs, or if the PS button is sticking inside its rubber membrane housing. Clean the perimeter of the PS button with a drop of 90%+ isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber tip to ensure the switch releases cleanly.
