Topic: PlayStation, controller or wifi?

So, I was having problems for about 3-4 weeks where when I tried to move my character (on any game) it'd take 2 seconds to register, also sometimes when I tried to move I'd barely tap the analog stick and it'd make me do a full 180°. So I thought it was my controller, so I went and bought a new one. Fixed it for about 2 weeks and now its doing it again. Other problems along with those, is when I click x to click on something sometimes it doesn't register and it sort of just locks up for up to a minute then it registers. Also the first example also applies when I try and navigate the menu, it sometimes won't move or it would go over 3 or four spaces. Could this be due to lag? My PS4 is going bad? Or I got a dud controller? Anybody have these similar problems?

I have this same problem, the controller disconnects and reconnects or is having problems altogether which is causing lag, I have tried multiple fixes with no resulting cure. Taken the ps4 apart checked to see if the BT wireless sender receiver was damaged, it was not. The online community has been helpful but have not solved the problem yet.

I had given up on ideas until one day a friend of mine bought his ps4 over for a night of gaming. After playing for a few hours his controller suddenly disconnected and lagged for the rest of the evening. When he went home I asked him if he had the same problem and he said it hasn't happened since he got home.

So it is my reasoning that there is some sort of wireless interference pattern at play here, I have a ps4 with external HD that has a separate power supply, I bought a new sharp TV, these are the only things that changed before I noticed my controllers going laggy. I have moved my ps4 to different locations, it has not helped.

If anyone knows a fix for this please let me know.

Thank you, I have done this already, Has not fixed the problem. But thank you for your response.

@darklaw Didn't see this thread, but it very much sounds like radio interference. And being that, it could easily be something not actually in your home.

First things first though, have you reset (hold the reset button on the back for 10 seconds) and reconnected the controllers?

If that hasn't worked. Disconnect the PS4 from any network, delete the settings and set up again.

All consumer level devices that receive/transmit over any wavelength are designed to accept interference. Could be a long shot, but I would suggest WiFi scanner and Bluetooth scanner apps and check if there's something particularly strong that may be new to the locality of your home.

Chief suspect I would suggest is the TV, as I'm assuming it's a recent 'smart' model. Run through the settings and turn off all wireless options like Bluetooth and WiFi.

Thanks kal I have tried your suggestion, and so far no lag with the tv wifi turned off. WE shall see what happens in the future.