Pair Controller With Xbox One
'How to pair an Xbox controller wirelessly with Xbox One S? I just got my Xbox One S and have no idea on how to pair Xbox controller?'
Xbox One S has just been released for weeks. Many people have already got this new Xbox One model. For diehard Xbox fans, it's not a problem to pair Xbox One controller. However, for some Xbox One newbies, Xbox One pair controller issues may become a block of gaming experience. If you happen to have the same problem, look no further. You will learn detailed steps on how to pair Xbox One controller with Xbox One (including Xbox One and Xbox One S) and Windows 10 wirelessly in this post.
Part 1: How to pair an Xbox wireless controller with Xbox One S
The Xbox One line has multiple controller configurations, including: the high-powered Xbox One Elite Controller, the refreshed Xbox One standard controller with 3.5mm audio jack, and the all-new Xbox One S controller with textured grips and Bluetooth. No matter which controller you get, the below steps would help you easily carry out the Xbox pair issue perfectly. You could follow the below steps to pair Xbox One controller and pair Xbox One S controller wirelessly.
Connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter to your Windows 10 device then press the button on the Xbox Wireless Adapter. Make sure the controller is powered on, and then press the controller’s Pair button. The controller LED will blink while it's connecting. Once it connects, the LED on the adapter and controller. Applies to: Xbox Series X S and Xbox One You can pair your Microsoft account to your Xbox One Wireless Controller so that you control the action on your console. This is especially useful when you have multiple users using multiple controllers at the same time.
Detailed steps on pairing an Xbox One controller (including Xbox One S):
- Turn on Xbox wireless control by holding the Xbox button on the controll.
- Press and hold the pairing button on your controller until the Xbox logo starts flashing. The button is situated on top of the controller next to the micro-USB port (showed in above picture).
- Press the pairing button on your console until the power button starts flashing. The photographs below illustrate the location of the pairing button on the Xbox One and Xbox One S.
In this way, you could now pair Xbox One controller easily. Once paired, the lights should turn solid.
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Part 2: How to pair a Bluetooth Xbox controller with Windows 10 PC
If your Xbox controller has Bluetooth support, then you could pair Xbox controller with Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth. It is not difficult to do this Bluetooth Xbox One controller pair work in this way.
Follow the next steps to successfully pair your Xbox One wireless controller with your Xbox One console: Make sure your Xbox One controller is turned on by holding the “Xbox” button Find the “Pairing” button at the top of your controller, right next to the USB port Hold down the “Pairing” button on your controller. None of my Xbox One controllers have bluetooth (that was a later feature, the first models didn't have it) so I can't test, but my Dual Shock 4 controller seems to pair with the Quest 2 fine. Author: Oculus Monitor, Auto Oculus Touch, Oculus Forum Tool, Phantom Touch Remover, Forum Dark Mode, X-Plane Fixer.
You could follow the below steps to learn how to pair Xbox controller with Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth connection.
- Open the 'StartMenu > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth' option.
- Your computer would start to scan and pair your Bluetooth.
- Press and hold the Xbox button on your controller to turn it on.
- Hold the pairing button on your controller. It can be found at the top of the Xbox One controller next to the USB port. After a short time the controller will appear in the available Bluetooth devices on your computer.
- Click on Pair. The Xbox pair work would be done and you could then freely take the go.
Part 3: How to pair an Xbox controller with your Windows 10 PC using the Xbox Wireless Adapter
Xbox One Controller Instructions
If you have no Bluetooth Xbox One controller, Microsoft provides you Xbox Wireless Adapter to pair Xbox One and Xbox One S. The Xbox Wireless Adapter works smoothly with any Windows 10 device and the standard Xbox One controller. Therefore, you could pair Xbox One controller with the adapter.
The below steps show you how to carry out the Xbox pair work via Xbox Wireless Adapter.
- Plug the Xbox Wireless Adapter USB dongle into your PC. It should automatically download and install the necessary drivers..
- Turn Xbox on by pressing and holding the Xbox button on your controller.
- Hold the pairing button on the USB adapter (it is located on the upper side of the dongle). The adapter's lights should flash and then turn solid, pairing the controller to your PC.
All these 3 ways could help you easily pair Xbox controller with Xbox One S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 computers. You could choose the one you need. After pairing, you could then make use of the controller to play games or watch Blu-ray movies.
Whether you want to kill enemies in Halo, or drift through the corners on Forza, you’re going to need a nice Xbox controller. You can either use the standard wireless Xbox One controller, the Xbox One S controller, or for extra buttons, the Xbox One Elite Controller. A great thing about every single one of these controllers is that you can either use them on both a normal Xbox One and the new Xbox One S.
Since Xbox is a console by Microsoft, all three controllers can be used on computers that are running Windows 10 as well. Some games are simply better played using an Xbox One controller, instead of the old mouse and keyboard combination. In this article, you will learn how to pair an Xbox One controller with an Xbox One console, an Xbox One S console and a computer that is running Windows 10.
How to Pair an Xbox One Controller with the Xbox One Console
Pairing your Xbox One controller with your Xbox One console is essential. If you don’t pair your controller with your console, you will not be able to play any games. Follow the next steps to successfully pair your Xbox One wireless controller with your Xbox One console:
- Make sure your Xbox One controller is turned on by holding the “Xbox” button
- Find the “Pairing” button at the top of your controller, right next to the USB port
- Hold down the “Pairing” button on your controller
- Hold down the “Pairing” button on your Xbox One console
- The power button will start flashing
- The pairing will be complete ones the lights turn solid
How to Pair an Xbox One S Controller with the Xbox One S Console
Pairing your Xbox One S controller with your Xbox One S console works in essentially the same was as mentioned above. The only difference being that the pairing button on an Xbox One S console is located at a different location of the console, compared to the regular Xbox One console. Follow the next steps to pair your Xbox One S controller with your Xbox One S:
- Make sure your Xbox One S controller is turned on by holding the “Xbox” button
- Find the “Pairing” button at the top of your controller, right next to the USB port
- Hold down the “Pairing” button on your controller
- Hold down the “Pairing” button on your Xbox One console
- The power button will start flashing
- The pairing will be complete ones the lights turn solid
How to Pair an Xbox One Controller with Windows 10
An Xbox One controller can be paired with a computer that is running Windows 10. You can use your Xbox One controller to play games on your Windows 10 computer. Most people are used to playing computer games using the keyboard and mouse combination. However, it is possible that you are used to console gaming, and you rather use your Xbox One controller to play games on your Windows 10 computer. Or maybe you just want don’t want to sit at your desk, and want to connect your Xbox One controller so you can play from a distance.
You can pair your Xbox One controller to your Windows 10 computer in three different ways. It is up to you to decide which way works the best for you. You can either pair your Xbox One controller to your Windows 10 computer by using cables, by Bluetooth or by using the Xbox Wireless Adapter. Below is explained how to connect using all three methods.
How to Pair an Xbox One Controller with Windows 10 using Cables
Pairing your Xbox One controller with Windows 10 using cables is probably the easiest way. This will both connect your controller to your computer, as well as charge it up when need be. If your Xbox One controller is running out of juice, you can easily charge it up by pairing it with your computer. Follow these steps to pair your Xbox One controller using cables:
- Find a compatible micro-USB cable (the one that came with the Xbox One controller is the best one to use, since it is fully compatible with the controller)
- Connect the micro-USB cable to the micro-USB port at the top of your controller
- Connect the other end of the micro-USB cable to one of your computer’s USB ports
- If you are running Windows 10, the controller should automatically get recognized
- If it is the first time you are pairing your Xbox One controller with your Windows 10 computer, allow the system to download the necessary drivers
How to Pair an Xbox One Controller with Windows 10 using Bluetooth
If you are using an Xbox One controller to play games on your Windows 10 computer, you’re probably going to want to play wirelessly. The first method of doing so is by connecting your Xbox One controller with your Windows 10 computer by using Bluetooth. This method does require your Windows 10 computer to support Bluetooth. If it doesn’t support Bluetooth, skip this method. Follow these steps to pair your Xbox One controller using Bluetooth:
- Make sure your Xbox One controller is turned on by holding the “Xbox” button
- Go to Devices > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth has been turned on
- Allow your computer to search for compatible devices
- Hold down the “Pairing” button on your controller
- Your system should find the Xbox One Wireless Controller
- Click on “Pair” to pair your Xbox One controller with Windows 10 using Bluetooth
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How to Pair an Xbox One Controller with Windows 10 using Xbox Wireless Adapter
It is possible that you have the standard Xbox One controller, which doesn’t have Bluetooth build into it. Or perhaps your computer doesn’t support Bluetooth. In those cases, you can buy a special Xbox Wireless Adapter that allows you to pair Xbox One controller with your Windows 10 computer. The Xbox Wireless Adapter is compatible with any Windows 10 PC.
- Find and purchase the Xbox Wireless Adapter
- Connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter to your Windows 10 computer
- If it is the first time you connecting the Xbox Wireless Adapter to your Windows 10 computer, allow the system to download the necessary drivers
- Make sure your Xbox One controller is turned on by holding the “Xbox” button
- Find the “Pairing” button at the top of your controller, right next to the USB port
- Hold down the “Pairing” button on your controller
- Hold down the “Pairing” button found on the Xbox Wireless Adapter