Zen Link Setup Guide

Follow these steps to correctly install and configure your Zen Link for native PS5 support — no bypass or Remote Play required.

  1. Connect Zen Link in Config Mode
    • Hold the blue button on your Zen Link.
    • While holding, connect it to your PC.
    • Wait until the LED flashes red, blue, and green, then release the blue button.
  2. Update the Firmware
    • Open the latest Zen Link Configurator app.
    • On the right-hand side, locate the section titled “Native PS5 Firmware.”
    • Click the orange “NATIVE PS5” button to start the update.
    • When the update completes, disconnect the Zen Link from your PC.

Step 2: Disable Bluetooth on PS5 Console

  1. Turn Off Bluetooth
    • Go to Settings › Accessories › General › Advanced Settings.
    • Select Turn Bluetooth Off.
    • Your console will automatically reboot when Bluetooth is disabled.
  1. Attach Zen Link to Cronus Zen
    • Plug the Zen Link into the left-side A1 port on your Cronus Zen.
    • Wait for the LED to turn green, then light blue — this confirms a successful link.
  2. Connect Your Controller
    • Plug any compatible controller into the front-left USB port (A3) on your Cronus Zen.

✅ Setup Complete

Your Cronus Zen and Zen Link is now ready for native PS5 support. Enjoy seamless gameplay — no bypass, no Remote Play, and no input delay.

Important

If you experience connection issues, failed firmware updates, or your Zen Link is not detected by the Configurator, perform a Factory Reset before trying again.

If you need to perform a factory reset, follow these steps carefully:

  1. Prepare a Small Object
    • Use a pin, paperclip, or similar small object.
  2. Enter Reset Mode
    • Insert the pin into the small hole on the bottom of the Zen Link.
    • Press and hold while connecting the Zen Link to your PC.
    • Keep holding until the LED flashes red → green → blue, then begins flashing red.
  3. Reset Complete
    • When the LED flashes red, the factory reset is successful.
    • You can now release the pin.
  4. Reinstall Firmware
    • Open the Zen Link Configurator app.
    • In the Native PS5 Firmware section, click the orange “NATIVE PS5” button to reinstall the firmware.