Keeping your PS4 controller off is a must if you plan on keeping it alive and off the charger. Here's a guide on how to turn off your PS4 controller.

To turn off the controller, hold the PlayStation button located between the analogue sticks in the centre of the device. Wait until a menu appears, and select ‘Adjust Devices’.

You can turn off your PS4 without a controller by using the power button on the front of the console. Here's how to do it on any PS4 model.

This article explains how to use a PS5 DualSense controller on PS4. Bluetooth Adapters, PS4, and DualSense The PS5 controller doesn't just work with the PS4, so you must pick up a Bluetooth adapter.

You can connect a PS4 controller to your Android phone or tablet through the Android's Bluetooth menu.