The easiest way to turn off PS5 is to use your controller. In order, to shut down your PS5 you will need to open the control center overlay and go across to the power button. Once you have selected the power button you can turn off your PS5, put it into rest mode, or turn restart.
1. Press the PS button on your controller.
2. Go down and across then select the power button.
3. Select the Turn Off PS5 option.
How to Turn Off PS5 with Controller Fast
If you want to speed up how fast you can turn off your PS5 using with your controller, then there are two options. The first option is to move to the left from the home icon, rather than right. By going left you are reducing the amount of inputs required to shut down your PS5. Alternatively, you can move the power button on the control center.
How to Move the Power Button on PS5
On the control center menu the power button is located all the way to the right. However, you can move the power button to make it easily accessible. To move the power button you will need to press the Create button on your controller with the control center overlay open.
How to Turn Off PlayStation 5 Controller
Additionally, you can also turn off a PS5 controller using the control center overlay. The control center overlay makes it easy to access regularly used features on your PlayStation.
1. Press the PS button on your controller.
2. Go down to the control center overlay, then select the controller icon.
3. Select your controller.
4. Select Turn Off.
How to Turn Off PS5 Controller without the Menu
Another option to turn off your PS5 controller using the controller itself. You can turn off your PS5 controller by holding down the PS button until the controller turns off. Typically, this will be around 15 seconds.
How to Turn Off DualSense Edge Controller
You can turn off a DualSense Edge controller using the same methods as a typical PS5 controller. If you are playing PS5 then you can open the control center overlay, select your controller, and choose to turn off the controller. Alternatively, you can hold down the PS button in the middle of the DualSense Edge controller to turn it off. Finally, if your controller is connected with a cable then you can simply unplug the controller to turn it off.
