Unlike the PS3 controller, the DualShock of the PS4 can be easily connected to an Android device. Whether it's a smartphone, tablet, or even a game console like the Ouya. Everything works perfectly. However, your device must have a "USB Host" function. We tested the joystick with different smartphones, and tablets, it is recognised in most cases. It works for example on a Nexus 7, HTC One, HTC One Mini or LG G2. But, it does not work on Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"or a Nexus 4, which is quite normal since these devices doesn't have USB Host function.
How it's been done ?
Above all, you must have a small suitable cable as pictured. It is a USB host cable. Connect it to the cable you normally use to transfer data between your computer and your smartphone (or also used to charge the device). Connect it to your phone and the new Dualshock 4, and you have nothing else to do. To verify that everything works, go to the Home screen of Android: Try to move your cursor, you should be able to move from icon to icon, and display screen. The buttons are functional and allow you to simulate pressing each icon on the screen.Does it work via Bluetooth ?
The answer for now is clear: no, it does not work. If an Android smartphone or tablet is able to detect and find the controller of the PS4, nothing happens when both devices are associated. It is therefore not a hardware problem. Hopefully Google will update Android, so that the controller can be used wirelessly.
How it works with other Android devices?
Yes: on Ouya console, Dualshock 4 work with no worry. If you have the small console , connect the controller to the USB port of the device: it is recognised immediately. The Dualshock 4 still doesn't work via Bluetooth. The device is not even detected by the console, which simply seek for Ouya controllers. We will have to wait for a developer to looks at the problem and provides drivers that can detect the controller.
