If for whatever reason the above wireless method isn't working, you can also connect a controller to the console using a cable.

If you do them both around the same time, within a few seconds they should find one another, and sync. Pressing the sync button will see the glowing Xbox logo on both devices blink, indicating it is searching for the other. The sync button on the Xbox Series console and controller respectively. If you're looking for more Xbox help, we have pages on Xbox Capture, adding and removing Xbox accounts and how to appear offline on Xbox.

How to change controller settings and update controller firmware on Xbox Series X / S.

Troubleshooting tips if your Xbox controller isn't connecting.

How to connect an Xbox controller to a PC or mobile device using Bluetooth.

How to connect an Xbox controller to an Xbox Series X / S or Xbox One.

Learning how to connect a controller to Xbox Series also useful for when you buy additional controllers, have another player bringing their controller round, decide to use your Xbox One controllers on the new console, and so on.Īs well as Xbox console connectivity, this page also explains how to connect an Xbox controller to PC and mobiles using Bluetooth, as well as some general troubleshooting tips. Though the controller should then sync up the console out of the box whenever you are ready, there's a chance it might not. Connecting a controller to your new Xbox Series X or S is surprisingly, not one of the first things you do, thanks to the console allowing you to set up the console entirely through the Xbox app.

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