
- #How to wirelessly connect xbox controller to mac how to#
- #How to wirelessly connect xbox controller to mac update#
#How to wirelessly connect xbox controller to mac update#
You may need to update or configure the controller - skip ahead to Set Up Your Controller Via The Xbox Accessories App. You will know if you were successful if the Xbox One controller power light goes solid. This means that the controller is in pairing mode Hold the Pairing button on the controller for three seconds if you are connecting it to a console or Windows 10 PC (no need for a Bluetooth USB dongle).
#How to wirelessly connect xbox controller to mac how to#
Here is how to do it: Hold down the Guide button until it flashes. The Xbox One controller should hopefully appear in the list after a few seconds - choose to pair to it. The Xbox controller can be paired with your PC or console over Bluetooth. From the screen that appears select "Bluetooth". To connect an Xbox One controller to your Mac, you'll need to use a web browser to download the latest version of a program called '360controller. There is a workaround - hit the + symbol next to "Add Bluetooth or other device" on the "Bluetooth and over devices Settings" page. However in our testing we struggled to get the PC to find the controller. The controller's power light should flash quicker, and then "Xbox Wireless Controller" should appear in the list of devices to connect to on the "Bluetooth and other devices Settings" page. In theory, you should be able to connect your Xbox One controller simply by pressing the power button, and then pressing the circular connection button on the top of the controller next to the Micro USB port. All you need to do is make sure that your PC's Bluetooth connection is on - Search for "Bluetooth and other devices Settings" from your Taskbar. If you have the latest Xbox One controller designs with Bluetooth functionality and a PC or laptop with Bluetooth functionality, you don't need the Xbox Wireless Adapter to connect the Xbox One controller wirelessly.
