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Have you ever wondered if you could use your Xbox controller to play games on your iPhone? If so, the answer is yes! Connecting your Xbox controller to your iPhone is simple and takes no time at all. In this article we'll teach you how to pair your Xbox controller to your iPhone, and we also cover troubleshooting tips for some common pairing problems.
Quick Steps
- Enable Bluetooth via Settings > Bluetooth .
- Turn on your Xbox controller.
- Press and hold the Connect button until the Xbox button starts flashing.
- Select your Xbox controller from the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone.
Steps
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How to Pair
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Turn on your controller. Press and hold the Xbox button on the front of your controller for a few seconds to turn it on.
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Open the Bluetooth menu on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Bluetooth if you aren't already there.
- You can also go to your Bluetooth menu by opening the Control Center (by swiping down from the upper-right corner), long pressing the Bluetooth button, then long pressing the Bluetooth button again. Tap Bluetooth Settings… to open the Bluetooth menu.
- If Bluetooth isn't enabled, enable it from the Bluetooth menu now by tapping the toggle at the top of the screen.
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Press and hold your controller's Connect button for a few seconds. The Xbox button will start flashing a white light. The Connect button is a small raised button next to the USB port on the top of the controller. Pressing and holding this button for a few seconds will put your controller into pairing mode . [1] X Research source
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Select your controller from the list of available Bluetooth devices. Tap on the name of your controller (i.e. "Wireless Controller Series S"). Once the controller is paired, it will be added to your iPhone's known devices list. When the controller is on it will say "Connected" and when the controller's off it will say "Not Connected." [2] X Research source
- To use your controller with your iPhone, open an app that has controller support.
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