How can I make my controller pop up as a device on iPad Bluetooth

Discus and support How can I make my controller pop up as a device on iPad Bluetooth in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; I have turned on the controller and put it in pairing mode and it doesn’t show up I have cleaned my controller I have let my controller sit on the... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by Charles Boykin Boykin, Jul 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM.

  1. How can I make my controller pop up as a device on iPad Bluetooth


    I have turned on the controller and put it in pairing mode and it doesn’t show up

    I have cleaned my controller

    I have let my controller sit on the iPad for an hour while on pairing mode nothing works

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    Charles Boykin Boykin, Jul 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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  2. ramosver Win User

    Elite Series 2 Not working on iOS After firmware Update

    The same thing is happening to me except now it won’t even show up in my Bluetooth area because I forgot the device hoping that that would make it connect but now the option isn’t even there to connect because the Xbox controller doesn’t show up on my iPad as a Bluetooth option.
  3. M3tal Daz3 Win User

    Help! Controller won’t connect to phone

    The Xbox One Controllers developed and certified with Apple’s MFi (Made For iPhone/iPad) certification will work with games that have implemented MFi Controller support. This is just like how Apple certifies other iPhones/iPad accessories, like Lightning
    cables.

    Some of these Controllers include an increase that locks your iPhone in place, allowing you to use the iPhone like a portable game console, holding the controller in your hands. Some drivers use MFi to a physical connection, so you need to connect to the
    Flash port on your iPhone or iPad. Though, only the most MFi drivers connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, such as a Bluetooth headset or keyboard.

    Now we see how an Xbox Controller to connect to your iPhone or iPad.

    First, you’ll need to insert the controller in pairing mode

    Now, turn on the Xbox wireless controller via the Xbox Button

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    Then open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and select Bluetooth.

    Click on the Controller to pair it with your device.

    Note: if you have to purchase to game for your iPhone so first you need to check controller supported device.

    If you’ve Jailbroken it, you can also try installing the “drivers for all” Cydia controller. It will allow the driver as MFi, as the controller function 4 Sony PlayStation activated as an MFi controller.

    connect Xbox one controller to your Android and IOS Device

    Many types of Controller support to your Android device

    By pressing the Xbox button turn on your Xbox Wireless Controllerhow to connect xbox one controller,xbox one controller ,how to connect xbox one controller to ipad, xbox one s controller ios, how to connect xbox one s controller to iphone, how to connect xbox
    one controller to android

    If you have wireless Bluetooth controller, you can pair with the android devices to putting it in pairing modes.

    Then turn on your Smartphone and go to the Bluetooth screen in setting app.

    Now enable your Bluetooth, now you can see the controller on Bluetooth pair.

    And now you can connect to the Xbox one controller with your Bluetooth and launch the game and start to playing

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    If you have an OTG cable, using that you can be connected 360 to an Android tablet with a wired Xbox Control standard, too. You can use this cable Buy elsewhere for only a few dollars on Amazon. Also the same type of cable allows you to use other USB devices
    such as USB flash drives with your phone or tablet.
  4. michael140590 Win User

    Xbox Controller can't connect to multiple bluetooth paired devices

    Hi, so according to my example, you suggest to disconnect the Bluetooth of my iPad? I’ve tried but the issue is that when I turn on the controller it will try to connect to the last device (iPad), I can’t find a way to force the controller to connect to a device different from the last one
  5. Frankyy2k9 Win User

    Xbox Elite wireless controller series 2 bluetooth problem!

    Hi,

    I try to connect my Xbox Elite wireless controller series 2 via bluetooth on my Ipad Pro 11 inch 2018, but it can't make connection or won't be recognized. The series 2 controller supports bluetooth. I can make connection with the other older version Xbox
    One S wireless controller immediately.

    I'd make a phone call with Apple support and they said that maybe the problem could be that the Xbox Elite controller series 2 won't be supported and isn't compatible with Ipad.

    I want to know guys if you had the same problem and I want to ask if there will be an update in the future to solve this problem?
    At the moment the series 2 elite controller is not compatible with Iphones/Ipads. At the moment the only device that the series 2 controller is available on IOS side is the Mac and even that it's janky. Series 2 controller works fine on Android at the moment.
    Sorry if this doesn't help you, I myself is waiting for the Bluetooth proprietary to be added to the IOS list
  6. Joc Holliday Win User

    I don’t know what to do

    Make sure your xbox controller has blue tooth.

    If it does, Press and hold the Sync button located at the top of the controller. Open up the Bluetooth settings of the iPhone and search for device. It should pop up as Xbox Controller.
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