How To Connect Your Xbox Controller To an iPhone or iPad

Mobile phone gamers are no longer the target of harassment from console players.

Thanks to improvements in processing power and display quality, mobile gamers all across the world can now enjoy titles like Genshin Impact and Fortnite (and even play Xbox games on their phones).

Thankfully, iOS developers listened to the needs of mobile gamers and implemented Xbox Controller support in iPhones.

Don’t worry if you have no idea how to pair your Xbox controller with your iPhone. In a minute, we shall demonstrate.

We’ll also check out some cool games and tools that can improve your gaming experience.

Xbox Controller and iPhone Compatibility

We don’t want to lead you through the lesson below unless we know it will succeed. Unfortunately, not every Xbox controller works with iOS, and not every iOS version works with Xbox controllers.

Read these sections and make sure your technology satisfies all the prerequisites before attempting the connection.

Compatible Xbox Controllers

If you want to play Xbox games on the go with style, you might need to invest in a new controller.

Check if you already have one of these Xbox controllers that are compatible with your iPhone before you rush out to GameStop or Amazon.

• Wireless Gamepad for Xbox, Version 1708 (Remove the battery to verify the make and model.)
• Xbox Adaptive Controller Series 2 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series S/X

How to Connect Xbox Controller to iPhone

• Pairing your Xbox controller with your iOS device, Apple TV, or Mac is the first step in using it with these devices.
• To do this, turn on your controller and enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the Xbox button.
• Now, navigate to the Bluetooth section of your iPhone’s Settings app.
• If you want to connect, you’ll need to make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device.
• Under “Other Devices” at the bottom of the screen, you should now see your Xbox wireless controller’s name.
• Connecting the controller is as simple as tapping its name in the Bluetooth menu.
• When you’re finished, the Xbox button on your controller will cease blinking.
• Whoa! You’ve synced your Xbox controller with your iOS smartphone and are ready to play.
• Some games may not respond to inputs if the Xbox controller is not prompted in the settings.
• Make sure the game’s controller support is turned on in the options menu.