On top of that headphone jack, it also has built-in Bluetooth!ġ. It also adds a 3.5mm headphone jack to the bottom of the controller, another easy giveaway. The redesigned controller launched with the Xbox One S console has a smaller plastic molding along the top. Its bumpers have a narrower click range, making them less comfortable depending on where you position your fingers. The first iteration of the Xbox One controller does not support Bluetooth and has a few other annoyances. The shape of the plastic molding at the top of the controller is your clue. After a few seconds of searching, your Xbox Series controller should show up. In the Bluetooth settings menu, click 'Add Bluetooth or other device' and then select Bluetooth from the menu options. Press the sync button on top of the controller until the Guide light begins to flash rapidly.ģ. Turn on the Xbox Series controller by holding the Guide button. Here you should see your Bluetooth is set to 'On' and is discoverable.Ģ. Press the Windows key and type 'Bluetooth' until search brings up the 'Bluetooth & other devices' settings menu.

How to connect the Xbox Series controller via Bluetoothġ. Watch the flashing Guide button on the controller. Press the small sync button located on the side of the Xbox Wireless adapter for a couple seconds. Now press the the small sync button on the top of the controller until the Guide button begins flashing.ģ. Turn on your Xbox Series controller by holding the Guide button in the center. Plug the Xbox Wireless adapter (opens in new tab) into a USB port.Ģ. How to connect with the Xbox Wireless adapter for Windowsġ. You don't need the official adapter as long as your PC has built-in Bluetooth, or you have another Bluetooth dongle. There are two ways to go about using this controller wirelessly: one is with the official Xbox wireless adapter (opens in new tab), and the other is through a standard Bluetooth connection. The Xbox Series controller includes built-in Bluetooth, which allows for easy wireless pairing with your PC. How to use the Xbox Series controller wirelessly

Or built-in Bluetooth / a Bluetooth dongle.

Xbox Wireless adapter for Windows (opens in new tab) (optional).

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