What is the pair button on Xbox controller?

Answered by Willie Powers

The pair button on the Xbox controller is a small circular button located on the top of the controller. It is used to connect the controller to the Xbox console. This button is particularly useful when you want to connect your controller to a different Xbox or if you are experiencing connectivity issues.

To pair your controller with the Xbox console, you first need to locate the pair button on the original Xbox One. On the Xbox One, the pair button is located on the side, around the corner from the disc tray. It is a circular button that you can press.

Once you have located the pair button on the console, you need to press and hold the pair button on the controller. The controller’s pair button is located on the top of the controller, near the middle. It is also a circular button, similar to the one on the console.

When you press and hold the controller’s pair button, you will notice that the Xbox button on the controller starts flashing. This is an indication that the controller is in pairing mode and is searching for the Xbox console. Keep holding the button until the Xbox button flashes a few times.

At this point, the controller and the console should be paired. The Xbox button on the controller will stop flashing and remain lit, indicating a successful connection. You can now use the controller to navigate and play games on your Xbox console.

It is worth noting that the pairing process should be done within a certain time frame. The controller’s pair button needs to be pressed and held within 20 seconds of pressing the pair button on the console. If you take too long, the pairing process may not be successful, and you will need to start the process again.

The pair button on the Xbox controller is used to connect the controller to the Xbox console. On the original Xbox One, the pair button is located on the side of the console, while on the controller, it is located on the top. By pressing and holding the controller’s pair button, you can initiate the pairing process and establish a connection between the controller and the console.