With the coming of iOS 13, users are able to do many things on their iPhone or iPad that before they could only do on a desktop. Now you can control your iOS games with your controller. iOS 13 (and iPadOS 13) allows the users to connect the wireless gaming controller to the device. If you want to control your favorite iOS games with a controller, then on iOS 13 device you can do this easily. Here is how to connect a DualShock 4 or Xbox One S controller with iOS device.
How to connect a DualShock 4 controller with an iPhone or iPad (iOS 13)
To connect a DualShock controller with your iPhone or iPad, you need to pair them first. You can pair them easily by putting your DualShock in the pairing mode and connecting from Bluetooth settings of your iOS device. Here is how.
1. On your iOS device, open ‘Settings.’
2. Go to ‘Bluetooth’ settings.
3. On your DualShock controller, press and hold down the ‘PlayStation + Share’ button for some seconds.
4. Release the buttons when white light starts flashing. It means the controller is in pairing mode.
5. Now, look for your DualShock 4 controller’s name in the Other Devices section in Bluetooth settings.
6. Tap on the controller’s name on your iOS device to pair.
Once you complete pairing your iOS device with DualShock 4 controller, you’ll be able to use and control iOS games with it. You can play any game that supports PS4 DualShock 4 or MFi controllers. If the controller stops working suddenly, check it’s battery level in Battery Widget.
How to connect an Xbox One S controller with iPhone or iPad (iOS 13)
The procedure for connecting or pairing Xbox One S controller with iPhone or iPad is almost the same as connecting DualShock. But, if still, you’re facing any trouble, follow these steps.
1. On your iOS device, open ‘Settings.’
2. Go to ‘Bluetooth’ settings.
3. On your Xbox One S controller, press the ‘Xbox’ button to turn it on.
4. Then press and hold down the ‘Connect’ button for some seconds. This will put the controller in pairing mode.
5. Now, look for your Xbox One S controller’s name in the Other Devices section in Bluetooth settings. It may display as “Xbox Wireless Controller.”
6. Tap on the controller’s name on your iOS device to pair.
Again, once you complete pairing your iOS 13 device with your Xbox One S controller, you can play any iOS game on your iPhone or iPad with the controller. If the controller doesn’t work, then check whether the game supports the controller. In case the game stops working suddenly, check it’s battery level in Battery Widget.
How to disconnect or unpair DualShock 4 or Xbox One S controller
You may need to do this when you’re facing any trouble in using the controller and want to reconnect it.
1. On your iOS device, open ‘Settings.’
2. Go to ‘Bluetooth’ settings.
3. Look for the controller’s name in the paired device list.
4. When you find the controller, tap the ‘i’ button on it. This opens the options for disconnecting and unpairing.
5. Select ‘Disconnect’ if you want to disconnect the controller.
6. Choose ‘Forget this device’ to unpair the controller.
7. Tap ‘OK’ to confirm unpairing.
This will disconnect or unpair the controller depends on the option you’ve selected. In future, if you wish to use it again, follow the above pairing instructions to connect the controller with your iOS device again.
Davis Johnson is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Davis has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.
