Windows populates the Add a device window with the currently discoverable Bluetooth devices. Select the desired Bluetooth device and follow any additional instructions if they appear.

On your Android device, open Bluetooth by going to Apps > Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device. Your phone will show a list of nearby Bluetooth devices that are available for pairing. Select your Xbox Wireless Controller from the list.

This article covers most common issues related to Bluetooth such as Bluetooth not pairing, Bluetooth audio issues, missing Bluetooth and more, along with step-by-step troubleshooting solutions for each.

Learn how to use Bluetooth to connect your Xbox controller or headset to Windows and mobile devices.

If Bluetooth appears in Device Manager but you cannot pair or connect to a Bluetooth device, Windows may be experiencing a configuration, driver, or device-level issue that prevents successful communication.

In the Bluetooth Device List, select your controller from the list and follow the prompts. Once your controller is connected, you can use it not only to play games, but to navigate the smart TV menu as well as the Xbox app.

Go to your PC manufacturer’s support website. Search using your device model number. Download and install the latest Bluetooth driver for Windows 11. Restart your PC after installation. For additional troubleshooting steps, visit Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows.

To switch back to the paired Bluetooth device, press and hold the Pair button to start pairing mode. The controller will automatically connect to the Bluetooth device that you were just using while it also searches for new devices.

Swift Pair in Windows 11 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth LE Audio hearing device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it's nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable.

The Xbox Wireless Headset provides cable-free, high-quality audio and chat with wireless connections to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, as well as Bluetooth connections to Windows devices and mobile devices.