How to Pair a PS4 or Xbox One Controller to iOS Device

PS4 and Xbox One S are the most popular video game consoles. Apple has recently rolled out Xbox One and Playstation 4 controller support for iOS and Apple TV. If you want to play games on your iOS device from your controller, then here is how you can pair them.

Pairing DualShock 4 Controller

1. First of all, open the Settings app on your iOS device. It appears like a geared shaped icon and is of a gray color.
2. Hit the “Bluetooth” tab.
3. Next, navigate to the “DualShock 4 Controller”.
4. Now you have to hold down the PlayStation & Share tab for few seconds in order to get into pairing mode. After a while, the lights will start to flash white.
5. Then you will see the “DualShock 4 controller” appearing in the “Other Devices” section under your Bluetooth device options.
6. Now you have to choose the “DualShock 4 Controller” option from the list to link/pair it.
7. Once the controller is paired, you are eligible to play various games that you wish.
8. You may check your battery performance and its level under the widget section.

Pairing Xbox One S controller

1. First of all, you have to go to the “Settings” application and then tap on it to open.
2. Now hit the “Bluetooth” tab.
3. Just press the Xbox button to power on the mode by navigating to the Xbox One S controller.
4. Next, go to the Xbox One S controller option and turn it into the pairing mode by pressing and holding down the “Connect” tab located at the upper portion of your screen. Here you have to tap it for up to three seconds.
5. Then the controller will appear in front of you as the “Xbox Wireless Controller” located under the “Other Devices” tab.
6. Now hit the “Xbox Wireless Controller” to start the pairing process.
7. When your controller gets connected with the Apple device, you may play any game.

Unpairing DualShock 4 & Xbox One S controller

1. Open the “Settings” application. It is just like a geared- shaped icon.
2. Hit the “Bluetooth” tab now.
3. Go to the device listings and look for both controllers options – DualShock 4, and the next is Xbox One S.
4. After that, hit the “i” tab.
5. Now choose “forget this device” option.
6. You may also detach your device in order to save battery power.

6. Now press the “Ok” tab to verify your unpairing process.

7. In case you think of pairing your device again in the future, you may follow the pairing procedure to get it connected.

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