How to Connect PS4 and Xbox controller to Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Gaming on your iPhone and iPad just got a little more awesome. Now, with iOS 13's new Bluetooth controller support, you can finally get the entire gaming experience without being tied to touchscreen controls! There are only a few steps to connect a PS4 controller to iPhone, iPad and Mac.
The following guide will show you: How to connect PS4 controller to iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and How to connect Xbox controller to iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to Connect PS4 Controller to iPhone and iPad
First, not every PlayStation Controller works with Apple's mobile devices. Below is the list of compatible PlayStation controllers.
1. With your controller turned off, press and hold the PS and Share buttons until the light bar starts to flash.
2. Open Settings and ensure Bluetooth is on.
3. Lastly, tap the PlayStation controller to pair the device.
When you press the PS button and the Share button, don't let go of the buttons until the light on the PS controller starts double blinking and pausing at regular intervals. If you let go of the buttons too early (less than 5 seconds), the PS controller will slowly blink without pausing. Once it's synced, the PlayStation controller light will turn a solid red/pink.
How to Connect PS4 Controller to Mac
First, not every PlayStation Controller works with Apple's mobile devices. Below is the list of compatible PlayStation controllers.
1. With your controller turned off, press and hold the PS and Share buttons until the light bar starts to flash.
2. Click the Apple icon at the upper left corner of your screen.
3. Click Bluetooth
3. Lastly, tap the PlayStation controller to pair the device.
When you press the PS button and the Share button, don't let go of the buttons until the light on the PS controller starts double blinking and pausing at regular intervals. If you let go of the buttons too early (less than 5 seconds), the PS controller will slowly blink without pausing. Once it's synced, the PlayStation controller light will turn a solid red/pink.
How to Connect Xbox controller to iPhone and iPad
First, not every Xbox Controller works with Apple's mobile devices. Below is the list of compatible Xbox controllers.
1. Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller.
2. Press and hold the Connect button to put your controller into pairing mode.
3. Open Settings and ensure Bluetooth is on.
4. Lastly, tap the Xbox controller to pair the device.
How to Connect Xbox Controller to Mac
First, not every Xbox Controller works with Apple's mobile devices. Below is the list of compatible Xbox controllers.
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Xbox Wireless Controller Series S and Series X
1. Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller.
2. Press and hold the Connect button to put your controller into pairing mode.
3. Click the Apple icon at the upper left corner of your screen.
3. Click Bluetooth
3. Lastly, tap the Xbox controller to pair the device.
If your controller doesn’t connect or work as expected
1. Unpair the controller and pair it again.
2. Ensure the controller isn't paired to another device.
3. Make sure there aren't too many Bluetooth accessories already connected.
4. Update the controller firmware
How do I connect PS4 controller to Mac?
1. With your controller turned off, press and hold the PS and Share buttons until the light bar starts to flash.
2. Click the Apple icon at the upper left corner of your screen.
3. Click Bluetooth
3. Lastly, tap the PlayStation controller to pair the device.
How do I connect PS4 controller to iPhone?
1. With your controller turned off, press and hold the PS and Share buttons until the light bar starts to flash.
2. Open Settings and ensure Bluetooth is on.
3. Lastly, tap the PlayStation controller to pair the device.
What are Xbox controllers compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac?
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Xbox Wireless Controller Series S and Series X
What are PlayStation controllers compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac?
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
Hopefully, we helped you connect your PlayStation or Xbox, or MFi controller to iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
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