To use a Bluetooth controller, follow these general steps:
- Put your Bluetooth controller into pairing mode:
- For PlayStation controllers, hold the Share button and the PS button simultaneously until the light starts flashing.
- For Xbox One S controllers with Bluetooth, hold the Pair button.
- For other controllers, check the specific manual for pairing mode instructions.
- On your device (PC, mobile phone, tablet, etc.), turn on Bluetooth and open the Bluetooth settings.
- Search for available Bluetooth devices and wait for your controller to appear as a discoverable device (often named "Wireless Controller" or similar).
- Select the controller from the list to pair and connect it.
- Once connected, the controller's light usually changes to a solid color indicating successful pairing.
For more detailed instructions:
- On Windows PC, you can add a Bluetooth controller from Bluetooth settings by selecting "Add Bluetooth or other device," then pairing the controller in pairing mode.
- On Android or Apple devices, open Bluetooth settings, find the controller, and tap to pair.
- On Linux systems like RetroPie or Raspberry Pi, command-line tools may be used to scan, pair, trust, and connect the controller.
These steps are applicable for most common Bluetooth controllers including PlayStation DualShock, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch Pro, and generic Bluetooth gamepads.
