Connect your wireless controller to play supported games from Apple Arcade or the App Store, navigate your Apple TV, and more.
See which wireless controllers are supported
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Other MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers might be supported
Controllers For Mac Gaming
You can easily connect PS4 and Xbox One wireless controllers to your Mac to play Fortnite and Apple Arcade games. Charlie Wagner/CNET While the Mac has never really been known as a gaming. Logitech G game controllers and gamepads give you console-style control for your favorite pc games. The Adaptive Gaming Kit & Joystick allows everyone to play. Download and install the best free apps for Game Controllers on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android from CNET Download.com, your trusted source for the top software picks.
Pair a controller with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
Use the instructions that came with your wireless controller to put it into pairing mode. Then learn how to pair a controller with your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.
Pairing mode steps, button controls, and button customization vary across game controllers. Check with your game controller manufacturer for details.
If your controller doesn't connect or work as expected
Connect your wireless controller to play supported games from Apple Arcade or the App Store, navigate your Apple TV, and more.
See which wireless controllers are supported
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Other MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers might be supported
Controllers For Mac Gaming
You can easily connect PS4 and Xbox One wireless controllers to your Mac to play Fortnite and Apple Arcade games. Charlie Wagner/CNET While the Mac has never really been known as a gaming. Logitech G game controllers and gamepads give you console-style control for your favorite pc games. The Adaptive Gaming Kit & Joystick allows everyone to play. Download and install the best free apps for Game Controllers on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android from CNET Download.com, your trusted source for the top software picks.
Pair a controller with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
Use the instructions that came with your wireless controller to put it into pairing mode. Then learn how to pair a controller with your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.
Pairing mode steps, button controls, and button customization vary across game controllers. Check with your game controller manufacturer for details.
If your controller doesn't connect or work as expected
Mac Os Game Controller
- Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or macOS.
- If you need to update the firmware on your controller, check with your game controller manufacturer.
- Check that you're in range of your device and there isn't interference in the area.
- If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.