Connect a wireless Xbox One controller to
your console
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Connect the controller wirelessly
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Connect the controller wirelessly
1. Turn on your Xbox One.
2. Insert AA batteries (or rechargeable batteries from the Xbox One Play & Charge Kit) into
the controller. See Using AA batteries in your Xbox One Wireless Controller. Note The
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller have built-in
batteries and include a USB-C cable for charging.
3. Turn on your controller by pressing the Xbox button . The Xbox button is located in the
middle of the controller near the top.
4. Press the Bind button on the Xbox.
o On Xbox One X and Xbox One S, the Bind button is on the front right, below the
Power button.