How to Connect Xbox One Controller to iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X or iPad[2021]

If you are Xbox one gamer and want to play games on your iPhone with Xbox one controller then in this tutorial we will show you how to connect Xbox one controller to iPhone 8, X or iPad to play PUBG, Fortnite like games.

Xbox One controller is one of the best controllers in the worldwide and it’s was the primary controller for the Xbox console. Which will helps you to control your gameplay. So if you are newly purchased iDevice and want to play games then you must to purchased Apple’s MFi Controller. But, here we have prepared a guide to pairing Xbox one controller to iPhone.

Apple’s MFi Controller has recently developed Xbox One Controllers MFI. And it will work with games that have put into practice MFi Controller support.


This Xbox One Controllers MFI (specially Made For iPhone) controllers are certified to be compatible with iDevices (Apple’s mobile), and if you’re a serious gamer, we’d strongly recommend you buy one. These MFi Xbox One controllers look very pretty and the controller more like video game control pads, with sticks, triggers, and multiple buttons, and make complex games (especially shooters like Modern Combat) easier and more fun to play.

Once you can buy this Apple’s MFi Controller, then you must follow this below steps for connecting Xbox one controller to iPhone 

Steps to Connect Xbox one controller to iOS 12, 11, 10, 9 (Without jailbroken)

  1. First of all, Set-up, your controller into pairing mode.
  2. Now Turn on Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox
  3. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, and Tap On Bluetooth.
  4. And Select your Controller to pair it with your device.

Note: If you’ve jailbroken it, you can also try installing the “Controllers for All” Cydia tweak. It will allow non-MFi controllers like Sony’s PlayStation 4 controller to function as MFi-enabled controllers.

Read more: How to connect Xbox One controller to PC 

That’s it; you should easy to play your iPhone games with this Xbox one controller. If you have any query about How to connect Xbox one controller to iPhone 8, X then you can know us with below comment section.

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