How to Connect Xbox Controller to Phone (2024)
Jul. 26, 2024Tired of your Xbox’s limited Game Pass catalog and looking to game on your phone for a change? But, don’t want to get rid of the controller your hands are so used to? Well, you can still use your reliable Xbox controller to play mobile titles. All you have to do is simply connect the Xbox controller to your iPhone or Android device. If you don’t know how, don’t worry, for we have outlined the in-depth steps to go about it! Read on.
Before we get into showing you the steps, it’s essential for you to know that not all Xbox controllers have Bluetooth. As a result, these controllers will not work in wireless mode, and will solely connect via a USB cable. Xbox controllers that have Bluetooth will have the Xbox button etched into the controller’s faceplate itself. Those that don’t have a smaller faceplate with the bumper extending to the top and the Xbox button is placed on the bumper instead.
Connect Xbox Controller to iPhone or Android
The process of connecting your Xbox controller to your Android or iOS device is pretty much the same.
However, unlike whenconnecting a PS5 controller to your iPhone or Androiddevice, the controller’s Home button’s lighting does not change accordingly and stays a solid white. The good thing is that the controller appears under the same name in the Bluetooth devices panel, unlike the PlayStation controllers. So, that’s one less hassle.
Now, all you have left to do is head over to your favorite mobile games and play them using the controller. Most games instantly detect a controller, with CoD Mobile also offering a dedicated controller selection menu in the lobby itself.
Well, that brings us to the end of this guide. But, if you do have any further queries, take to the comments down below and we’ll get right back to you!
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
