Connect an Xbox wireless games controller to your Apple device

Connect an Xbox wireless games controller to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or Apple Vision Pro.

Supported Xbox games controllers

• Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)

• Xbox Wireless Controller Series S

• Xbox Wireless Controller Series X

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

• Xbox Adaptive Controller

Pair and connect the controller

1. Press the controller's Xbox button to turn the controller on.

2. Press and hold the controller's Connect button for a few seconds to put the controller into pairing mode. This makes it discoverable by your Apple device.

3. Open Bluetooth settings on your Apple device, then select the controller from the list of nearby devices.

Learn more

• If you get a message that the controller needs a firmware update, follow Microsoft’s instructions for updating Xbox wireless controllers.

• Find out more about connecting wireless games controllers, including how to use Bluetooth settings on your Apple device, how to customise controller buttons and features, and what to do if the controller doesn’t connect or work as expected.