You’ll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows 10 PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one for free. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, over 100 high-quality games for. With the Xbox Accessories app open, if a controller update is required, a message should pop up saying 'Update Required.' Click 'Close' once your controller has updated.
See which wireless controllers are supported
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Xbox Wireless Controller Series S and Series X
Pair a controller to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
- 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.
Windows Xbox Accessory App
If your controller doesn’t connect or work as expected
Xbox Accessories App Mac Store
- 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.