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How to Test a Controller on iPhone

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Pair your PS4, PS5, or Xbox controller to your iPhone in Bluetooth settings, open this page in Safari, and press any button. The tester on this page detects the controller in your browser and checks every button, trigger, and stick without installing an app.

Do it now, right here

Connect your controller and press any button.Browsers only show a controller after the first button press.
L2
0%
R2
0%

0 / 17 buttons tested

Left stick

X 0.000 · Y 0.000 · distance 0%

Right stick

X 0.000 · Y 0.000 · distance 0%

Drift test

Let go of both sticks, don’t touch them, and press the button. The page measures where they rest for 3 seconds.

Circularity test

Press start and slowly rotate each stick along the edge, about 3 turns.

Vibration test

Works when both the browser and the controller support web vibration (usually Chrome or Edge on a computer).

Raw controller data (all buttons and axes)

No controller connected.

ButtonValue
AxisValue

Step by step

  1. Put your PS4, PS5, or Xbox controller into Bluetooth pairing mode.
  2. Open iPhone Settings, go to Bluetooth, and tap the controller under Other Devices.
  3. Open this page in an up-to-date Safari browser and keep it in the foreground.
  4. Press any button on the controller so Safari reveals it to the tester.
  5. Check all buttons, triggers, and sticks, then run the 3-second drift test.

At a glance

ControllerPairing modeButton labels
PS5 DualSenseHold Create + PS buttonSwitch names to PlayStation
PS4 DualShock 4Hold Share + PS buttonSwitch names to PlayStation
Xbox WirelessHold Pair button on topDefault Xbox layout

Where to find it on your device

Related questions

Does gamepad tester work on iPhone?

Yes. Up-to-date Safari on iPhone supports gamepads over Bluetooth once you press a button while the page is open.

How do I test a PS5 or PS4 controller on iPhone?

Pair DualSense or DualShock 4 in iPhone Bluetooth settings, press a button on this page, and switch Button names to PlayStation to see ×, ○, □ and △.

Does vibration work when testing a controller on iPhone?

Web vibration usually only works in Chrome or Edge on a computer, so iPhone browsers may report that vibration is not supported.

Do I need to install an app to test my controller on iPhone?

No. The test runs entirely in Safari with no sign-up and no controller data leaving your device.

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Updated November 14, 2026.