{"id":81092,"date":"2022-03-14T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=81092"},"modified":"2022-03-14T12:33:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T17:33:38","slug":"how-to-connect-a-game-controller-to-an-ipad-and-apple-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/81092-how-to-connect-a-game-controller-to-an-ipad-and-apple-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect a Game Controller to an iPad and Apple TV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaming has come a long way on iOS devices; from simple multi-touch time killers to full-sized RPGs with console controls. Get the most out of your Apple TV by pairing a game console controller and finding out which are compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1.jpg\" alt=\"Apple TV and remote control\" class=\"wp-image-81102\" width=\"591\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1.jpg 788w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1-120x120@2x.jpg 240w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apple-tv-1-284x284@2x.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><figcaption>Apple TV and remote control. (Image source: Apple)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many game console-style controllers are available for all iOS devices, including the Apple TV. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller<\/li><li>PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth<\/li><li>Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2<\/li><li>Xbox Adaptive Controller<\/li><li>Xbox Wireless Controller (both Series S and Series X)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox controller\" class=\"wp-image-81104\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/xbox_controller_pair_ios-1-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><figcaption>Xbox controller. (Image source: Microsoft)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple TV pairing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To pair a controller to an Apple TV over Bluetooth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launch the Apple TV home screen.<\/li><li>Go to: Settings. <\/li><li>Select: Remotes and Devices.<\/li><li>Select: Bluetooth.<\/li><li>Hold the pairing button on the console controller.<\/li><li>Select the device from the \u201cOther Devices\u201d menu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once paired, the Apple TV can be navigated from the game controller in lieu of the Apple remote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPad and iPhone pairing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These controllers are also compatible with the iPad and iPhone. To connect to these devices, the instructions are similar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launch the iOS home screen.<\/li><li>Go to: Settings.<\/li><li>Select: Bluetooth.<\/li><li>Hold the pairing button on the console controller.<\/li><li>Select the device from the \u201cOther Devices\u201d menu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1170\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZOlqDLQhTEE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaming on Apple TV is a joy. While iOS is not going to run AAA titles, many arcade and strategy games run comfortably. Games like<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sneaky-sasquatch\/id1098342019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Sneaky Sasquatch<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/altos-adventure\/id950812012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Alto\u2019s<\/a> Adventure, and<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spek\/id1378064826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Spek<\/a> run just as well with a controller as they do on the Siri remote or an iPad\u2019s touch screen. Platform and arcade-style games like<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sonic-cd-classic\/id454316134\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Sonic CD<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/edge\/id300896018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Edge<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/rayman-adventures\/id1043589663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Rayman Adventures<\/a> absolutely benefit from the intuitive feel of a console controller and feel as responsive as some consoles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-posts\">Related posts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/79485-how-to-capture-short-gameplay-recordings-with-macos-monterey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Capture Short Gameplay Recordings with MacOS Monterey<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/70522-play-classic-games-on-your-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Got Game? 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