

If everything is working properly, pressing buttons on the controller will cause them to change. When it finishes installing, run this command to start the test:

We'll use the joystick toolset to make sure everything is working. In the terminal window, enter the following command, replacing MAC_ADDRESS with the Xbox controller MAC address.Īfter connecting the controller, make sure it's listed as a trusted device with this command-again replacing MAC_ADDRESS with the one for the Xbox.Ĭlose the bluetoothctl application by typing quit 5. Take note of the MAC address, we'll need it to connect the controller. A paired Xbox One controller can be used to play any game that supports controllers on the Mac, whether that’s popular titles like Fortnite, or Apple Arcade games, or many others. It should appear in the list of devices with a unique MAC address and the words "wireless controller" at the end. Put the Xbox controller into Pairing mode.
CONNECT WIRELESS XBOX ONE CONTROLLER TO MAC BLUETOOTH
Next, we'll start scanning for available Bluetooth devices. We have a few settings to adjust first.Įnable agent with the following commands: Don't put the controller into pairing mode just yet. Now we need to search for the Xbox controller. To disable the ERTM, run the following command:Įcho 'options bluetooth disable_ertm=Y' | sudo tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/nfĪfter the Pi reboots, start Bluetooth Tools with the following command: If ERTM is enabled, the controller won't pair with the Pi. Disable Enhanced Re-Transmission Mode (ERTM) Open one on Raspberry Pi OS or remote into the Pi using a terminal application of your choice. To connect an Xbox controller using Bluetooth, you'll need a terminal window.
