Ever since I have had my PS4 I've had my controller connected to the console via the cable. If I unplug it the controller will immediately turn off and won't turn on again until I put the cable in again. I also can't turn on my console via the controller and need to press the power button on the PS4 itself.

I have looked in the settings and it says it recognises the controller via Bluetooth, but I'm not sure what else to do. Am I just a dumb idiot and I don't know what to do? I don't understand. New controllers here are $100, and I don't really want to buy another one as playing with it connected isn't that big of a deal, but it would be way more better without it.

@tajasaurus: So it has never worked right since you bought it? It may just be a defective controller. I've seen the controllers usually work reasonably well when disconnected from a cord.

@tajasaurus: While the DS4 does have shitty battery life if you can't even use it without the cord at all I'm going to say you've got a defective internal battery. So I mean, at this point ball is in your court. If you can live with using a cord plugged in then I guess do that but I do think the thing is broken because mine will last a good 9 or so hours on a single charge.

Don't be so hard on yourself. You are something. :)