Instructions for connecting PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers to smartphones

The PS5 and Xbox Series X series have finally arrived. Along with the machine are two new types of controller PS5 and Xbox Series X. A lot of people ask the question can they connect these two controllers to their smartphones to play games?

The answer is yes, both of these controllers can connect and work on your smartphone. It's like wirelessly connecting the PS4 DualShock 4 and last generation Xbox One controller to smartphones. In fact, connecting the PS5 and Xbox Series X hands to the phone is quite similar to the previous version's controller. Connecting the controller to the smartphone will help increase the gaming experience on your phone.

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What is required to be able to connect the controller to a phone

You simply need a smartphone with Bluetooth connectivity and a PS5 or Xbox Series X controller. If you want to be more secure, you can buy a USB-C cable with two ends. New Android smartphone or a cable connected to one end is USB-C and the other end is Lightning port to connect to the iPhone. Make sure your smartphone has been updated to Android 10 or higher (Android) or iOS 13 and up (iPhone).

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Guide to connect PS5 controller with phone

Connecting the PS5 controller to your smartphone is very easy. First, turn on pairing mode on the PS5 controller by holding the PS button in the center of the handle until the light above the earpiece blinks.

Then, turn on the Bluetooth connection on your smartphone. For Android models, follow these steps: Settings> Connected Devices> Pair New Device . For iPhone, choose Settings> Bluetooth . Find the PS5 controller name and click on it to pair.

Instructions for connecting Xbox Series X controllers to phones

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Connecting the Xbox Series X controller to a phone is as simple as a PS5 controller. On a side note, the Xbox Series X controller doesn't support connecting to the iPhone yet, so iPhone users need to wait until Microsoft has new updates to their handsets.

To connect the Xbox Series X controller to your phone, you first need to enable the pairing function on the controller. Press and hold the pairing button on the handle until the handle starts flashing.

Then turn on the Bluetooth connection of your phone. Choose to connect to the Xbox Series X controller.