Connect by Bluetooth

Connect your favorite supported PlayStation or Nintendo controllers to a Cronus Zen (w/ Bluetooth) and a PlayStation 5, using the PS4 SPECIALITY method.
⚡IMPORTANT
DO NOT have any scripts or GamePacks enabled until you are happy with your controller's setup and performance (disabled = press the memory slot button until the Zen gearhead logo is on the OLED screen), and remember, if your controller ever disconnects, glitches or becomes unresponsive, simply tap Zen's reset button to resync.
Playing PS5 games requires just 2 methods. PS4 SPECIALITY or PS REMOTE PLAY. There is no third method, it's one or the other. Play a game without its correct method and your controller will disconnect every 8-10 minutes, disconnect straight away, or not boot the game at all.
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If when booting a PS5 game and you get an error like the one below, PS4 SPECIALITY will not work with that game, so you will need to use the PS REMOTE PLAY method instead. 
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Note: Most if not all PS4 games will work with the PS4 SPECIALITY method.
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Cronus Zen USB Port/Button Labels
👉 This page includes the following (Bluetooth) Controller to PlayStation 5 guides:
﻿PS5 SETUP CHECKLIST﻿﻿﻿
﻿PS5 DUALSENSE to PS5﻿
﻿PS4 DUALSHOCK to PS5 
XBOX SERIES X/S to PS5 (No Bluetooth)
XBOX ELITE S2 to PS5 (No Bluetooth)
XBOX ONE to PS5 (No Bluetooth
XBOX 360 to PS5 (No Bluetooth)
﻿TIPS & TRICKS﻿
🎧 HEADSET AUDIO
While Zen supports most wired headsets connecting to the controller when using a wireless adapter, you should know that audio is heavy on the CPU. This isn't a problem if you do not use GamePacks or scripts, but if you are, audio may affect its performance by causing the controller to disconnect or introduce lag. It is highly recommended that if you are using powerful MODs, switch to a wireless headset or any headset that connects directly to the console and not the controller.
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See the Wired Headset Users page for more detailed information.
PS5 SETUP CHECKLIST
Please read this important checklist before setting up your PS5:
Check the game is compatible with PS4 SPECIALITY (No Controller Error = Compatible)
No PlayStation controllers paired to the PS5 (delete them from Bluetooth Accessories)
Do not have any scripts or GamePacks enabled while setting up your controller
Be sure to apply the PS5 Settings below (or risk your controller disconnecting) 👇
Settings > System > Power Saving > Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off > Don't Turn Off
Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Supply Power to USB ports > Always
Settings > Accessories > Controllers > Communication > Use USB Cable
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CLEAR BLUETOOTH CACHE
Before you pair any controller to the Zen using Bluetooth, we recommend that you clear the Bluetooth pairing cache first. Open Zen Studio and go to Device Panel > click the Clear BT Devices button. You'll then get a confirmation pop-up; click Yes.
🎮 DUALSENSE (BLUETOOTH)
Setup Hardware: PlayStation 5 console, DUALSENSE controller (fully charged🔋), Zen Studio , and Zen Firmware . We will be using a NACON as the PS4 SPECIALITY license donor, however you can use any of the compatible License Donor Controllers, or the Cronus Zen PS5 Dongle (no longer manufactured).
﻿IMPORTANT: Make sure your PlayStation controller is fully charged, or it will likely disconnect or not detect at all.
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC from PROG (mini-USB).
Open ZEN STUDIO  > Device Panel > Select Enable PS4 Speciality. 
Wait for the Zen to restart, then check PS4 SPECIALITY is enabled (unplug and reconnect all USB cables from the Zen if it doesn't detect in Zen Studio after the restart).
Next, unplug all cables from the Zen (no power), then connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS5 CONSOLE from CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB).
Connect a NACON to A1.
Press Zen's Bluetooth pairing button P2 until the RGBs flash BLUE.
Hold the DUALSENSE CREATE+PS buttons until the touchpad flashes﻿ WHITE.
If successful, the Zen RGBs and DUALSENSE touchpad will change to solid BLUE﻿﻿, indicating that Zen, controller and console are now correctly paired. If not? make sure the controller is powered on by pressing the PS button, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything. 
﻿AUDIO: The DUALSENSE does not support audio over Bluetooth in PS4 SPECIALITY mode. It is recommended that you use a wireless headset, or one that connects directly to the console and not the controller. For more details see the Wired Headset Users page.
🎮 DUALSHOCK 4 (BLUETOOTH)
These steps not only cover the DUALSHOCK 4, but also several third-party controllers including Scuf Infinity4PS Pro (both v1 and v2), Scuf Impact, Scuf Vantage, and Scuf Vantage 2. 
Setup Hardware: PlayStation 5 console, DUALSHOCK 4 v2 controller (fully charged🔋), Zen Studio  and Zen Firmware . We will be using a NACON as the PS4 SPECIALITY license donor, however you can use any of the compatible License Donor Controllers, or the Cronus Zen PS5 Dongle (no longer manufactured).
﻿IMPORTANT: Make sure your PlayStation controller is fully charged, or it will likely disconnect or not detect at all.
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC from PROG (mini-USB).
Open ZEN STUDIO  > Device Panel > Select Enable PS4 Speciality. 
Wait for the Zen to restart, then check PS4 SPECIALITY is enabled (unplug and reconnect all USB cables from the Zen if it doesn't detect in Zen Studio after the restart).
Next, unplug all cables from the Zen (no power), then connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS5 CONSOLE from CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB).
Connect a NACON to A3.
Press Zen's Bluetooth pairing button P2 until the RGBs flash BLUE.
Hold the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE+PS buttons until the touchpad flashes﻿ WHITE.
If successful, the Zen RGBs and DUALSHOCK 4 lightbar will change to solid BLUE﻿﻿, indicating that Zen, controller, and console are now correctly paired. If not? make sure the controller is powered on by pressing the PS button, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything. 
﻿AUDIO: The DUALSHOCK 4 does not support audio over Bluetooth in PS4 SPECIALITY mode. It is recommended that you use a wireless headset, or one that connects directly to the console and not the controller. For more details see the Wired Headset Users page.
🎮 XBOX (BLUETOOTH)
All Xbox controllers upgraded to firmware 5.13.3146.0 and above do not support Bluetooth with Cronus Zen.
Don't worry there is a great wireless solution, grab an Xbox Wireless Adapter from our store and you'll have a smooth, wireless experience with 5GHz Wi-Fi Direct technology.
TIPS & TRICKS
💡PRO TIP
Connect a wired Keypad or Keyboard to A2 and use it alongside your controller for powerful GamePack MODs, Scripts, and Build/Edit Macros. This is REALLY popular with Fortnite, CoD & Apex Legends players who are slaying with the new 32bit Community Supported GamePacks 😉
🚦LIVE MONITORING
If you wish to monitor controller outputs in real-time with Zen Studio, connect the PROG (mini-USB) cable from Zen to PC, and keep the Zen connected to your PS5 with the CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB) cable. Open Zen Studio and make sure the Zen is detected, then go to the Device panel and select Tools > Device Monitor (Shortcut: F3). 
☢️ TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Zen RGB LEDs do not light up, or if no controller buttons are responding, unplug all USB cables from the Zen, reconnect, then press Zen's reset button and that should fix it. Make sure the controllers are powered on.
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If your controller disconnects:
PS4 Speciality is not enabled.
The HORI is not connected to A1.
The controller connected to A1 does not work as a donor (e.g., DS4 v1).
The PlayStation controller is paired to the console by Bluetooth.
Also, the Bluetooth pairing between Zen and your controller will be lost if....
You connect the controller to a console directly by USB
You connect the controller to a Windows PC directly by USB
You pair the controller via Wireless adapter to any other device
You connect the controller to A1 then connect Zen to a console
You perform a factory reset in Zen Studio
For more detailed help, check out the extensive TROUBLESHOOTING 👈 guide.
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PS REMOTE PLAY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
⚡IMPORTANT
🎧 HEADSET AUDIO
PS5 SETUP CHECKLIST
CLEAR BLUETOOTH CACHE
🎮 DUALSENSE (BLUETOOTH)
🎮 DUALSHOCK 4 (BLUETOOTH)