Luckily, there are only a few potential reasons why your PS4/PS5 controller isn't charging, and each issue comes with its own specific solution.

To charge a PS4 controller, you should connect it to the PS4 console with a USB cable while the console is on or in Rest Mode.

Here's what you need to know to connect and charge your PS4 controllers. Quick tip: You can also connect a PS4 controller to other devices, like an iPhone, Android, Mac, and PC.