Pair an Xbox controller to your Apple device

Learn how to pair your Xbox Wireless Controller to your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac.

See which wireless controllers are supported

Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller.
Press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds to put your controller into pairing mode.
Follow the steps to pair a controller to your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.

Unpair it, then pair it again. If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.
Make sure that you're not trying to connect too many Bluetooth accessories at once. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD support up to two of the same kind of controller at once, or one controller with a combination of Bluetooth audio devices. Other controller and audio Bluetooth limits vary by device.
Check that the firmware on your controller is up to date.
Some controller functions aren't supported when paired with an Apple device, including the controller's audio jack. Contact Apple Support for more details.

Published Date: July 16, 2021