If your Mac complains that this app is from an unidentified developer, then navigate to your Mac’s “System Preferences... > Security & Privacy” and select “Open anyway.”
The major drawback, is that each game will require its own mapping profile, so if you’re the kind of person who always has several games on the go, then it may take a while to create profiles for all of your games. Just because your controller is connected to your Mac, doesn’t automatically mean that controller is ready to use! You need to configure your controller to work with macOS, by mapping the different button presses and analogue stick movements, to specific macOS key press events and mouse movements. Click the “Pair” button, and the two should connect successfully.
If you’re unsure how to pair your controller to another Bluetooth-enabled device, then check your gaming console’s help manual, or online documentation for more information. Your controller should have a “Connect” or “Share” button that helps you connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices find this button and hold it down.
You’ll know that your controller is in pairing mode because the light on the front of it will flash rapidly.Gaming on Mac may not be quite as popular as gaming on a PC, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of great, macOS-compatible games out there for Mac owners to enjoy!
That should then, give you the ability to pair the PS4 controller and your Mac. To get your PS4 controller to pair with your Mac, you’ll need to press the PS4 button and the share button on the PS4 controller at the same time. This is where you’ll also have the option to pair your PS4 controller once it’s in pairing mode.