Enter '0000' (without the quotes) and click 'Accept.'Ĭlick the 'PLAYSTATION3 Controller' item in the Bluetooth list in the preferences. Press 'PS' button for 1-2 seconds until the red lights flash.Ĭlick the '+' icon in the preferences to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.Ī window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.Ĭonnect PS3 controller to Mac with USB cable. Open Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to pair with and confuse the controller. How to use a PS3 controller on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)