{"id":321269,"date":"2025-04-12T01:14:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T01:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=321269"},"modified":"2025-04-12T01:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T01:14:55","slug":"how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I switch Xbox One controllers between devices?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#How_to_Switch_Xbox_One_Controllers_Between_Devices\" title=\"How to Switch Xbox One Controllers Between Devices\">How to Switch Xbox One Controllers Between Devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#Understanding_Xbox_One_Controller_Connectivity\" title=\"Understanding Xbox One Controller Connectivity\">Understanding Xbox One Controller Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#Connectivity_and_Pairing\" title=\"Connectivity and Pairing\">Connectivity and Pairing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#Compatibility\" title=\"Compatibility\">Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#Troubleshooting\" title=\"Troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/#Accessories_and_Devices\" title=\"Accessories and Devices\">Accessories and Devices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_Xbox_One_Controllers_Between_Devices\"><\/span>How to Switch Xbox One Controllers Between Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To switch your <strong>Xbox One controller<\/strong> between devices, you can use the <strong>Pair button<\/strong> to instantly reconnect with the last <strong>Xbox console<\/strong> it was paired to, and then press and hold the <strong>Pair button<\/strong> to start <strong>pairing mode<\/strong> and connect to another device. The process is straightforward, allowing you to seamlessly switch between your <strong>Xbox console<\/strong>, <strong>PC<\/strong>, or <strong>mobile device<\/strong> using your <strong>Xbox Wireless Controller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Xbox_One_Controller_Connectivity\"><\/span>Understanding Xbox One Controller Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Xbox One controller<\/strong> is designed to be versatile, allowing you to play games on various devices. However, it can only be connected to one device at a time, whether it&#8217;s an <strong>Xbox console<\/strong>, <strong>PC<\/strong>, or <strong>mobile device<\/strong>. This means you&#8217;ll need to manually set up your controller with each device you want to use it with.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Can you pair an Xbox controller to two devices?<\/strong>  Your controller can only connect to one device at a time. If you&#8217;ve paired it with your <strong>mobile device<\/strong> or another <strong>console<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll need to reconnect it to your current device by pressing the <strong>Pair button<\/strong> on the console and controller to reconnect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do Xbox controllers work on both consoles?<\/strong>  Yes, the new <strong>Xbox Wireless Controller<\/strong> can pair with all of the devices that the current <strong>Xbox Wireless Controller<\/strong> is able to pair with today, including <strong>Xbox One consoles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do Xbox controllers work on different Xboxes?<\/strong>  The <strong>Xbox Series X|S consoles<\/strong> are compatible with most <strong>Xbox One controllers<\/strong> and gaming accessories, including the <strong>Media Remote<\/strong>, <strong>Chatpad<\/strong>, and <strong>Stereo Headset Adapter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_and_Pairing\"><\/span>Connectivity and Pairing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>How do I switch my Xbox controller between two computers?<\/strong>  To switch the controller to a <strong>PC<\/strong> or <strong>mobile device<\/strong>, hold the <strong>sync button<\/strong> (it will cause your <strong>Xbox guide button<\/strong> to flash 2-3 times). To switch back to your <strong>Xbox console<\/strong>, double-tap the <strong>sync button<\/strong> (the <strong>Xbox guide button<\/strong> should flash once).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is my Xbox One controller flashing and not connecting?<\/strong>  Your controller may be flashing because there&#8217;s a problem with your <strong>Xbox<\/strong>, for example, and another connected controller. Disconnect any other controllers you have connected, and then try connecting your original controller.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to reset Xbox One controller?<\/strong>  Many controller issues can be resolved by putting the controller through a complete <strong>power cycle<\/strong>. To power cycle your controller: Press and hold the <strong>Xbox button<\/strong> for 5-10 seconds, until the controller turns off. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the <strong>Xbox button<\/strong> again to turn the controller back on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compatibility\"><\/span>Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Do all Xbox One controllers work for each other?<\/strong>  We can confirm that the <strong>Xbox One controller<\/strong> works with the <strong>Xbox One S<\/strong> and the <strong>Xbox One S controller<\/strong> works with the <strong>Xbox One<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do all Xbox controllers work on all consoles?<\/strong>  The <strong>Xbox Series X|S consoles<\/strong> are compatible with most <strong>Xbox One controllers<\/strong> and gaming accessories, including the <strong>Media Remote<\/strong>, <strong>Chatpad<\/strong>, and <strong>Stereo Headset Adapter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Xbox One and Xbox One S use the same controller?<\/strong>  Yes, the entire <strong>Xbox One family<\/strong> (X1, X1S, X1X) supports the same controllers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting\"><\/span>Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>How do you reset an Xbox controller that won&#8217;t connect to the Xbox?<\/strong>  Turn on the console. Press and hold the <strong>Xbox button<\/strong> until the controller turns on. Hit the <strong>Pair button<\/strong> located on the front right of the console. Press and hold the controller&#8217;s <strong>Pair button<\/strong>\u2014found at the top of the controller near the <strong>USB port<\/strong>\u2014within 20 seconds to finish the pairing process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why won&#8217;t my Xbox controller stay connected?<\/strong>  Dead or dying <strong>batteries<\/strong> can cause your controller to stop connecting. Tap the <strong>Xbox button<\/strong> on your controller. Navigate to the <strong>Home menu<\/strong>, then look for the <strong>battery icon<\/strong> in the top-right corner. If the <strong>batteries<\/strong> are low, remove the back casing from your controller and replace the two <strong>AA batteries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessories_and_Devices\"><\/span>Accessories and Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong>Which controllers are compatible with Xbox One?<\/strong>  Compatible brands include <strong>Microsoft<\/strong>, <strong>KontrolFreek<\/strong>, <strong>Logitech<\/strong>, <strong>Razer<\/strong>, <strong>Turtle Beach<\/strong>, <strong>Thrustmaster<\/strong>, and <strong>PowerA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do the new Xbox controllers work on old Xbox One?<\/strong>  Yes, the new <strong>Xbox Wireless Controller<\/strong> can pair with all of the devices that the current <strong>Xbox Wireless Controller<\/strong> is able to pair with today, including <strong>Xbox One consoles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many controllers can you pair?<\/strong>  You can use up to <strong>8 controllers<\/strong> at the same time, either wirelessly or via a wired connection, simply by pairing the controllers with the console.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many Xbox controllers can be connected via Bluetooth?<\/strong>  It is recommended to only connect <strong>1 controller<\/strong> to your <strong>PC<\/strong> via <strong>Bluetooth<\/strong>. Connecting more than <strong>1 controller<\/strong> to your device with <strong>Bluetooth<\/strong> may be possible, but performance can vary depending on your <strong>PC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Switch Xbox One Controllers Between Devices To switch your Xbox One controller between devices, you can use the Pair button to instantly reconnect with the last Xbox console it was paired to, and then press and hold the Pair button to start pairing mode and connect to another device. The process is straightforward, &#8230; <a title=\"How do I switch Xbox One controllers between devices?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-i-switch-xbox-one-controllers-between-devices\/\" aria-label=\"More on How do I switch Xbox One controllers between devices?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-321269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/321269","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=321269"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/321269\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=321269"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=321269"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=321269"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}