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How do I add a second controller to my Xbox One?

Press and release the Pair button  on the Xbox.
  1. On Xbox One X and Xbox One S, the Pair button  is on the front right, below the power button.
  2. On the original Xbox One, the Pair button  is a circular button on the side, around the corner from the disc tray.
  3. Repeat this for every additional controller you may have.
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Why can't i connect a second controller to my Xbox One?

If your Xbox controller won't connect, you should first make sure the batteries aren't dead. You can also try updating your Xbox One controller and console to fix the issue. Check that there are no interfering objects or devices, and move or disconnect them if necessary.
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Why can't i play multiplayer Xbox?

Go to the Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety tab. Set Join multiplayer games to Allow. You can also change other settings before clicking the Save button. Play the game again.
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Can you play on 2 Xbox at the same time?

While other devices allow you to sign in simultaneously, you can't sign in to more than one Xbox 360 console at a time. This includes during backward compatibility gaming sessions.
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How do I switch between two controllers?

On the HOME Menu, select "Controllers" → "Change Grip/Order". Then pair the controllers you want to play with in order, following the instructions on the screen. *On the "Change Grip/Order" screen, you can only pair up to 4 controllers.
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How to connect a second Xbox one controller

How do I setup a second controller switch?

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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Why is my Xbox controller blinking twice and not connecting?

Xbox One controller blinking twice and turning off could indicate that your console is experiencing a power outage. If your console does not receive enough power, it will shut down to conserve battery fuel.
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Why is my Xbox controller blinking and not connecting?

3. If Your Xbox One Controller Is Blinking. If you press the Xbox button on your controller and it blinks or flashes, this usually indicates that your controller isn't paired to a console. As mentioned above, this can happen when you pair the controller to another system and aren't in range of it.
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Why won t my Xbox pair button work?

Step 1: Press and hold the Power button on the console until the console turns off completely. Step 2: After the console shuts off, wait for about 10 seconds before powering on the console again. Step 3: When the Xbox console boots again, sync the Xbox controller to the console to see if the issue is solved.
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How long can a Xbox One controller stay on?

The xbox one wireless controller it turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
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How long should Xbox wireless controller last?

The new Xbox One controller should last you around seven to 10 years, if not longer, according to Microsoft.
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Where is the sync button on a controller?

To connect the controller and console without a cable, press and hold the sync button on top of the controller. Once the Xbox button starts flashing, push the Pair button on the console. On an Xbox One X and One S console, you'll find this button on the front, below the Power button.
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