How To Use Bluetooth Xbox One Controller

Once upon a time, Microsoft didn't support its own controllers on its own PC platform. You needed hacked drivers and workarounds to use the excellent Xbox One controller with PC games. That's no longer the case, with official drivers built right into Windows 10. So, while it's easy to do, there's more to it than just plugging it in. Here's a complete guide. (You might also want to check out our pick for the very best Xbox One controller.)

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• How To Use A Bluetooth Controller On Xbox One
• How To Use Bluetooth Xbox One Controller

If you wish to use an Xbox One Bluetooth Controller with a headset, an Xbox One licensed controller must be wired to Zen's A1 USB port at all times (see image below), because it is not possible to send Authentication or Headset data over Xbox One Bluetooth. I recently bought an Xbox One controller that I can connect wirelessly to my PC via bluetooth. It also has a 35mm audio jack too. I've plugged my headset into the audio jack, but I can't get any sound going through it. May 26, 2020 Press and hold the Xbox button on your Xbox One controller to turn it on Press and hold the sync button on your Xbox One controller until the Xbox button starts blinking On your Android device go. If the plastic around the Xbox buttons is part of the face of the controller, then your Xbox Controller has Bluetooth. After you checked all the things specified above, let's get back to the Steps involved in connecting Xbox One Controller to PC via Bluetooth. How to pair an Xbox wireless controller with your Xbox One Hold the Xbox button on the controll to turn it on. Press and hold the pairing button on your controller until the Xbox logo starts.

Products used in this guide

• The controller: Xbox One controller ($65 at Microsoft)
• The cable: Rampow micro USB cable ($7 at Amazon)
• Going wireless: Xbox Wireless Adapter ($28 at Amazon)
• For USB-C PCs: AmazonBasics USB-C adapter ($10 at Amazon)
• The app: Xbox Accessories for Windows 10 (Free)

How to use a micro USB cable with the Xbox One controller

By far, the simplest way to use an Xbox One controller is to use a micro USB cable. Attach to the connector on your controller and any free USB port on your PC, and it'll automatically recognize it's there, and you're good to go.

Any decent cable will do the trick, even the one that you used to use to charge your phone.

However, it's not just desktop PCs that you can use an Xbox One controller with. It's entirely possible to use it with a tablet or laptop, and in those cases, you may only have USB-C connectors available.

The easiest thing to do is get a USB-C to USB-A dongle, allowing you to use a regular micro USB cable through the USB-C connector on your laptop or tablet.

The Xbox Wireless Adapter

Microsoft also has an official wireless dongle for Windows PCs that allows you to go wire-free. The first-generation controller and the original Xbox Elite controller don't support Bluetooth, so to go wireless on your PC, you'll need the dongle.

It isn't expensive, and the redesigned model is much smaller than the original. Simply plug it into your PC and connect your controller to is as you would the Xbox One, by holding down the pairing button on the top.

The Bluetooth controller

The current generation Xbox One controller from Microsoft, as well as the second-gen Elite Controller, supports Bluetooth. Any currently on sale, or that came with the Xbox One S or Xbox One X have Bluetooth capabilities. That means you can connect it to any Windows PC, laptop, or tablet that has Bluetooth built-in.

1. Open settings on your PC.
2. Go to devices.
3. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
4. Turn on the controller by pressing the large round X button.
5. Click on the controller in your discovered devices to pair.

How To Use Bluetooth On Xbox One Controller

This is particularly handy if you're taking a controller on the road with you and your laptop. One less cable to pack! How you take screenshot on pc.

Taking advantage of the Xbox Accessories app

This is particularly handy if you're using an Xbox Elite Controller, as the Xbox Accessories app allows you to customize the buttons and paddles to a layout of your choice.

It's in the Windows Store to download to your PC, all you need to do is connect the controller to the PC to get started. There's a bunch of things you can do to customize your controller for your favorite games, and you can save two profiles to the Elite Controller at any one time.

All the gear you need

How To Use A Bluetooth Controller On Xbox One

Exactly which piece of equipment you need will depend on which controller you want to use with which type of Windows PC. The list below covers everything you might need to get your hands on.

Xbox One Controller

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Rampow micro USB cable

How to photoshop on windows. This braided cable from Rampow is reliable, braided for durability, and plenty long enough to reach your gaming PC.

Xbox Wireless Adapter

The official wireless adapter from Microsoft, this is what you need if you're using an Elite or first-gen controller to go wire-free.

AmazonBasics USB-C adapter

For laptops and tablets without regular USB ports, pop this into the USB-C connector and use a regular micro USB cable with your controller.

Xbox Accessories app

How To Use Bluetooth Xbox One Controller

Particularly useful for Elite Controller owners, this app allows you to customize button layouts, paddles, and save your favorite profiles for easy use.