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How do I share my Xbox controller with my PC?

Here's the entire step-by-step process:
Right-click the Bluetooth icon in your system tray. Click "Add a Bluetooth Device." Click "Add Bluetooth or other Device" and select Bluetooth. Click "Xbox Wireless Controller." Wait until the Guide button is solid white and the Bluetooth menu says the controller is connected.
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Can I sync my Xbox One controller to my PC?

Connect via Bluetooth

Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth on your PC. Ensure Bluetooth is turned on. As with the wireless adapter, turn on the Xbox controller and hold the sync button until the light starts blinking. Go back to the PC and click on "Add Bluetooth or other devices" then click the Bluetooth options.
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Does Xbox controller share button work on PC?

- "Xbox Controller Button App". It enables Share button in Win 10 and you can remap it to most on keyboard.
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How do you share an Xbox controller?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, select My games & apps > See all > Apps and then choose Xbox Accessories.
  1. Open the Xbox Accessories app.
  2. Select the controller you want to configure.
  3. Select the profile you want to configure and then select Edit, or New profile to create a profile.
  4. Select Share button.
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How do I connect two Xbox controllers to my PC wirelessly?

To use the wireless adapter, plug it into a USB port on your PC and let Windows install drivers. Once it's done, press and hold the button on the adapter and you'll see a light flash. Next, hold the Xbox button on your controller to turn it on, then press and hold the Pair button on top of the controller.
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How to Connect Xbox Controller to PC - ALL METHODS

Can you connect two Xbox controllers to PC via Bluetooth?

It is recommended to only connect 1 controller to your PC via Bluetooth. Connecting more than 1 controller to your device with Bluetooth may be possible, but performance can vary depending on your PC.
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Can we connect 2 controller to PC?

There are two ways to connect multiple controllers to your PC; using a USB cable or Bluetooth. A PC can support up to four controllers concurrently for team gaming. You can inspect the working of the connected controllers through the Devices And Printers section on the Control Panel.
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Can Xbox controller connect to two devices?

It can only be synced with one Xbox console and one Bluetooth device at a time. So if you want to quickly swap between your Xbox Series X / S and a different device, you'll need to manually set up your controller with that new device first.
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Why can't i connect Xbox controller to PC?

To resolve this issue, restart your controller: Power off the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button  for 6 seconds. Press the Xbox button  again to power it back on. Connect your controller to your PC using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.
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Why can't I use my Xbox one controller on my PC?

If the Xbox One Controller driver is missing or corrupted, the controller cannot work properly on your PC. So you can try to update the controller driver. There are two methods to update the driver. This method is update the driver manually via Device Manager.
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Why is my Xbox controller not showing up on my PC Bluetooth?

On your PC, select the Start button, and then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth to On so that it can discover Bluetooth devices. Select Add Bluetooth or other device.
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Are Xbox controllers Bluetooth?

1537, 1697, and 1708 Xbox One controller models have Bluetooth capabilities. However, only one of the three—1708—has a built-in BT connection, making it easy to use on smartphones, computers, and smart TVs.
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Do all controllers work with PC?

Any controller that has two analog sticks, two shoulder buttons, and two trigger buttons, and is capable of connecting to your computer via USB, is usable with PC games. Some require more configuration than others, which we'll cover below.
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Do all Xbox controllers work on PC?

Whether it came with the Xbox One or Xbox Series, or you bought it separately, the Xbox Wireless Controller is immediately compatible with any Windows 10 or 11 PC as a wired controller; just plug it into a USB port and you can start playing with it.
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Can you play splitscreen on PC with controller?

*Note: In order to play Split-Screen on PC you need two controllers. Keyboard/Mouse + controller is not officially supported.
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How do I make my controller 2 player on Steam PC?

How do I activate Player 2's controller?
  1. At the Main Menu (or on the Pause screen while in-game) select Options and then select Control Configuration.
  2. In the Control Configuration menu, highlight the right side of the screen (Player 2's side) and select the option Change Device.
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How many Xbox controllers can connect to PC adapter?

Play Across Your Devices

With the included Xbox Wireless Adapter, you can connect up to 8 Xbox Wireless Controllers at once and play games together wirelessly on Windows PC.
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How do I connect my Xbox controller to my PC via Bluetooth Steam?

Connect Your Xbox Controller to PC With Bluetooth
  1. Hold the Guide button to turn on the controller.
  2. Hold the Pairing button for three seconds until the Guide button flashes.
  3. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in your system tray.
  4. Click "Add a Bluetooth Device."
  5. Click "Add Bluetooth or other Device" and select Bluetooth.
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How do I use a controller on Steam PC?

How do I enable Steam Controller Configuration?
  1. In Steam click on the Steam menu tab.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Controller in the pop-up box.
  4. Click on the General Controller Settings box.
  5. Place a checkmark in the box for your controller type.
  6. Open Big Picture Mode by clicking the icon in the upper right-hand corner.
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Why is Steam not detecting my controller?

If your Steam Controller is having connection issues, make sure that you try to connect via USB too. If wired works but wireless doesn't, you may need to replace your USB wireless dongle. Remove the batteries and plug the Steam Controller into your computer's USB 2.0 port using the micro-USB cable.
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Why won't my PC detect my controller Bluetooth?

Check your Bluetooth device

Make sure your device is turned on, is charged or has fresh batteries, and is in range of the PC you want to connect to. Then, try the following: Turn off your Bluetooth device, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. Make sure your Bluetooth device is in range.
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