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GameSir Nova Lite — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Button combo

(power off) B+HOME(iOS/PC, blue)·A+HOME(Android, yellow)·Y+HOME(Switch, red)

Steps

  1. 1Power the controller off, then choose the Bluetooth combo for your device.
  2. 2Android: hold A + HOME until HOME flashes yellow, then pair [GameSir-Nova Lite] in Bluetooth.
  3. 3iOS / iPhone (iOS 13+): hold B + HOME until HOME flashes blue, then pair [DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller].
  4. 4PC Bluetooth: hold B + HOME until HOME flashes blue, then pair [Wireless Controller] in Windows.
  5. 5A steady LED color means connected; press HOME alone next time to reconnect.

LED states

  • Fast blink → solid—Android (blink = pairing, solid = connected)
  • Fast blink → solid—iOS / PC Bluetooth (blink = pairing, solid = connected)
  • Fast blink → solid—Switch (blink = pairing, solid = connected)
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

Over Bluetooth the Nova Lite shows up under a different name per mode: Android is [GameSir-Nova Lite], iOS rides the DS4 profile as [DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller], and Windows Bluetooth shows [Wireless Controller]. The HOME LED color tells you the active profile (yellow/blue/red). For the lowest latency on PC, use the bundled 2.4G dongle (X + HOME, green) instead of Bluetooth.

FAQ

Why does iPhone show 'DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller'?
In iOS mode the Nova Lite uses the DualShock 4 Bluetooth profile, so iOS lists it under that name. That is normal — just connect it.
My iPhone won't connect at all.
Early Nova Lite units need a firmware update to add iPhone support. Connect via Android mode (A + HOME) first, update firmware in the GameSir app, then use B + HOME for iOS.

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