{"id":151050,"date":"2021-01-09T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T09:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-put-your-xbox-controller-into-pairing-mode\/"},"modified":"2021-01-09T12:00:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-09T09:00:03","slug":"how-to-put-your-xbox-controller-into-pairing-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-xbox-controller-into-pairing-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Put Your Xbox Controller Into Pairing Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a870d913984e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a870d913984e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-xbox-controller-into-pairing-mode\/#How_to_Pair_Your_Controller_with_an_Xbox\" >How to Pair Your Controller with an Xbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-xbox-controller-into-pairing-mode\/#Pairing_Your_Controller_with_a_PC_Mac_and_More\" >Pairing Your Controller with a PC, Mac, and More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-xbox-controller-into-pairing-mode\/#Xbox_One_and_Series_X_and_S_Controllers_Only\" >Xbox One and Series X and S Controllers Only<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Put Your Xbox Controller Into Pairing Mode&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_708295\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-708295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xxbox-controller.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Fc4rOKi1MN.jpg\" alt=\"Someone holding an Xbox Series S controller.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kid-play-xbox-series-controller-7th-1869129544\" data-credittext=\"Miguel Lagoa\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kid-play-xbox-series-controller-7th-1869129544\">Miguel Lagoa\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Did you know you can use your Xbox controller with a PC, Mac, smartphone, and more? Microsoft\u2019s controllers work wirelessly with a range of additional devices\u2014no cables required.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to pair your Xbox controller with more than just an Xbox.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pair_Your_Controller_with_an_Xbox\"><\/span>How to Pair Your Controller with an Xbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To pair a new controller with your Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> X or S, or an older Xbox One console (including the One S and One X), put two AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack in the controller. Microsoft provides a set of disposable batteries in the box, but you can grab a play and charge kit for around $20.<\/p>\n<p>Press the power button on the front to turn on your Xbox console. Locate and press the pairing button on your console; on Xbox Series X and S, it\u2019s the small round button next to the front USB ports, as shown below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_707512\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-707512 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/640x323xxbox_series_s_edited-650x328.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.90aEwIxzsn.png\" alt=\"Xbox Series S Pairing Button\" width=\"640\" height=\"323\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On an Xbox One X or S, the pairing button is on the front of the console, near the USB port on the right, as shown below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_707513\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-707513 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/640x328xxbox_one_s_edited-650x333.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.McusxzXJ7q.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox One S Pairing Button\" width=\"640\" height=\"328\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On an original Xbox One, you\u2019ll find the pairing button on the left of the console near the optical disc drive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_707514\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-707514 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/640x339xoriginal_xbox_one_edited-650x344.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.qJ87OVPEdg.png\" alt=\"Xbox One Pairing Button\" width=\"640\" height=\"339\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, press and hold the pairing button along the top edge of your controller, just above the battery compartment. You don\u2019t have to turn on the controller first. Press and hold the pair button until the Xbox logo on the controller starts to flash rapidly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_707515\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-707515 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/640x480xxbox_series_controller_edited-650x488.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.lZbVEzT_PH.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox Series Controller Pairing Button\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-credittext=\"Tim Brookes\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Tim Brookes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When the Xbox logo stops flashing and remains solid, your controller has been paired. If you encounter any issues, make sure your console was in pairing mode.<\/p>\n<p>You should now be able to control the Xbox interface with your new controller.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pairing_Your_Controller_with_a_PC_Mac_and_More\"><\/span>Pairing Your Controller with a PC, Mac, and More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also pair your controller with other devices via a standard Bluetooth connection. The process is similar to pairing with an Xbox, but you\u2019ll likely have to adapt some steps depending on the device.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, though, to pair your controller with another device, press and hold the pairing button along the top edge near the battery compartment. You\u2019ll know your controller is in pairing mode when the Xbox logo flashes rapidly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-707511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/640x218xIMG_4305_edited-650x221.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.VxTQWj8DIq.jpg\" alt=\"Pair Controller with iPhone\" width=\"640\" height=\"218\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You now have 20 seconds to pair your controller with the device you want to use. Open the Bluetooth pairing interface on the device, and then select the controller. It should im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely pair if it\u2019s compatible.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to do this if you want to play Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s remotely on your smartphone. Note that the Xbox Series X and S controller currently isn\u2019t compatible with the iPhone or iPad natively, so they will refuse to pair.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft has promised a future update will add support for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le devices, but you\u2019ll have to connect your controller to an Xbox to apply the update.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Stream from Xbox Series X|S to iPhone or Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xbox_One_and_Series_X_and_S_Controllers_Only\"><\/span>Xbox One and Series X and S Controllers Only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should now be able to pair your Xbox One or Xbox Series X and S controllers with any compatible console, computer, or smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an older wireless Xbox 360 controller, you\u2019ll need Microsoft\u2019s hard-to-come-by wireless receiver to pair your controller to a PC. 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