what the different colors mean for both your PS4 Console and your DualShock 4 Controller.
🎮 PS4 Console Light Indicators
The light bar on the console itself primarily indicates its power status.2
| Color/Pattern | Meaning | Status |
| No Light | The PS4 is completely powered off. | Normal |
| Solid White | The PS4 is on and operating normally. | Normal |
| Flashing/Pulsing Blue then Solid White | The PS4 is powering on. | Normal |
| Flashing/Pulsing Orange then Solid Orange | The PS4 is entering/in Rest Mode. In Rest Mode, it can charge controllers, download updates, and start quickly. | Normal |
| Pulsing White then Off | The PS4 is powering off. | Normal |
| Pulsing Blue or Flashing White (Stuck) | A system error or hardware issue (sometimes called the “Blue/White Light of Death”). | Error/Issue |
| Pulsing Red | The PS4 is overheating. Turn it off immediately and allow it to cool down in a well-ventilated area. | Error/Issue |
🕹️ DualShock 4 Controller Light Bar Colors
The light bar on the controller has a few different functions, mostly related to player number and battery status.
| Color/Pattern | Meaning | Status |
| Solid Blue | Player 1 (Default player color). | Normal |
| Solid Red | Player 2 | Normal |
| Solid Green | Player 3 | Normal |
| Solid Pink | Player 4 | Normal |
| Solid White | The controller is connected to the console (sometimes an initial pairing color). A solid white light with no response may indicate a connection issue. | Normal/Issue |
| Flashing/Pulsing Blue | The controller is attempting to connect via Bluetooth. | Normal |
| Pulsing Yellow/Orange | The controller is charging (typically in Rest Mode). | Normal |
| Flickering/Flashing Red | Low battery. The controller needs to be charged soon. | Normal |
| Game Specific Colors | Many games use the light bar to indicate in-game status, such as health (Green $\to$ Red), wanted level (Red/Blue flashing), or other specific actions. | Normal |
If you’re experiencing a persistent error light (like a stuck Flashing White on the console or controller), I can give you some common troubleshooting steps to try!
Would you like troubleshooting tips for a specific console or controller light issue?