How to connect an Xbox Series X/S controller to an Android phone

The Xbox console has a variety of games that will keep gaming enthusiasts occupied for hours on end. Xbox also enables many features that make gamers’ lives easier or more interesting. As an Xbox fan, you've probably tried some of its features. In our previous article, we looked at how to play Xbox games on your Android phone. This article will discuss connecting your Xbox controller to your Android phone to provide the best remote gaming experience besides playing directly on your big screen TV. While the average gamer plays games on a big screen TV or desktop monitor, sometimes we may not have access to our regular gaming settings. In this case, you can play your favorite games on your Android phone.

Connect your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S controller to your Android phone

Step 1: Go to your Android phone and move to the upper panel of icons.

Note: In this demo, we are using a OnePlus 7 Android device.

Step 2: Here you will find the option to turn on Bluetooth by clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the icon stream.

Step 3: Press and hold the Bluetooth icon for a few seconds to enter the Bluetooth options page.

Note: You will see that your Android phone will display an earlier list of connected devices. It will also actively scan for available devices to connect to.

Alternatively, you can enter this page through mobile phone settings > Bluetooth.

Step 4: Now go to your Xbox controller and press the Xbox button. Hold the Xbox button for 2 seconds to turn it on.

Step 5: Next press and hold then pairing button to activate Bluetooth search.

Note: You will see the center light on the Xbox button flash faster than usual.

Step 6: Now go to your android device and click on Pair New Device# in Bluetooth settings ##. You will see a new command name Xbox Wireless Controller. click it.

Note: The connected controller will now appear in your

Paired Devices list. Once the Bluetooth link is complete, you'll notice that the light on the Xbox button is solid.

Controller usage details:

Button B will be used as the back button.

Button A will be used as a selection button.

You can use the

Left thumb joystick to navigate around the Android screen.

So, you can connect an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S controller with your Android device via Bluetooth to help you use Xbox Cloud for remote gaming and use it with regular Android apps. Let us know in the comments whether you prefer using your Xbox controller for other Android apps or primarily for Xbox mobile gaming. While it's recommended to play Xbox games on a big-screen TV or desktop monitor, mobile gaming is a completely different experience.

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