What to do when your Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K won’t turn on

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The A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K are the latest television models developed by Sony. If your TV set isn’t turning on, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide to see what actions you can take.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to try turning on your 2022 Sony TV by pressing the power button located directly on the television set.

If you are able to turn on your TV with its power button, then your issues may be related to the remote control instead.

You can take a look at this article to see how you can fix the problems related to the remote of the A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K.

2. If pressing the power button on the TV does not turn it on, then the next step you should take is to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. You then need to wait at least 2 minutes before plugging it back in again.

Afterwards, try turning on your television set by pressing the power button on the TV set as well as the power button on your remote.

3. If your TV still isn’t powering on, then you try using a different power outlet as the current one you are using could be defected.

4. If your TV is displaying a light from the LED indicator but its screen doesn’t appear to be turned on, then you can check out this article to see what actions you can take depending on the light color and blinking patterns being displayed.

5. You can also try factory resetting your Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K. In order to do so, we recommend that you take the following steps:

  • Unplug the power cord of your television set from the power outlet.
  • Press and hold the power button and volume down buttons located on the TV at the same time. If your TV only has a power button, then you only need to hold that button down.
  • With the button(s) held down, plug the television set back into the power outlet.
  • Keep holding the buttons down for 30 seconds. If your TV turns on, then it will automatically start the factor resetting process.
  • During this process, make sure you avoid turning off or unplugging your television set.

If your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K television set is still not turning off after your try all of the aforementioned solutions, then you might want to contact Sony about sending in your TV to be repaired or replaced.

How to prevent Pixel Buds A-Series overheating and water damages

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The Google Pixel Buds A-Series is vulnerable to heat and water damages. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can prevent your earbuds from getting harmed.

What is the operating temperature for Google Pixel Buds A-Series?

Google recommends that you use the Pixel Buds A-Series within the range of 32°F to 95°F (or 0°C to 35°C).

What is the storage temperature for Google Pixel Buds A-Series?

When you aren’t using your earbuds, Google recommends that you store them within a range of -4°F to 113°F (or –20°C to 45°C).

How to prevent Pixel Buds A-Series from overheating

In order to prevent your Google Pixel Buds A-Series from overheating, you can take the following precautionary measures:

  • Avoid using the earbuds outside of the recommended operating temperature range of 32°F to 95°F (or 0°C to 35°C).
  • You should also avoid storing your earbuds outside of the recommended non-operating temperature range of -4°F to 113°F (or –20°C to 45°C).
  • Do not place the Pixel Buds A-Series near any heating vents.
  • Do not put the wireless earbuds on your car’s dashboard during a hot day.
  • When recharging, make sure that the charging case is in a well-ventilated environment.
  • Do not cover the case when it is recharging.
  • Avoid using a damaged case and other damaged charging accessories when recharging the internal batteries of your earbuds.
  • You should also move the case away from direct sunlight contact when recharging your Bluetooth earbuds.
  • Do not sleep on your Pixel Buds A-Series.
  • Do not wear your earbuds when you are sleeping.

What happens when Pixel Buds A-Series overheats?

If the internal temperature of your Google Pixel Buds A-Series continues to rise, then then the devices may automatically take the following actions:

  • Reduce performance
  • Reduce Bluetooth connectivity
  • Disable battery charging
  • Turn off

How to fix an overheated Pixel Buds A-Series

In order to fix an overheated Pixel Buds A-Series, you can take the following steps:

1. If you are still wearing your earbuds, make sure you take them off.

2. If you are recharging your earbuds, then you should also remove the earbuds from the charging case.

3. Move the earbuds and the charging case into a cooler environment away from any heat sources and direct sunlight.

4. Wait for at least several minutes to let the Pixel Buds A-Series and its charging case cool down.

5. If you feel that both the earbuds and case have cooled down enough, you can try using both again.

What is the water resistance for Google Pixel Buds A-Series?

Based on the IEC standard 60529, the water protection rating for the Google Pixel Buds A-Series is IPX4. This means that your earbuds should be protected against water splashed from any direction.

With that said, your earbuds will most likely lose it water protection over time due to normal wear and tear. Taking apart the earbuds or other types of damages will further decrease its ability to protect against splashes as well.

Therefore, we don’t recommend exposing your earbuds to any liquids as they will get easily damaged. You should also avoid using the Pixel Buds A-Series in places that have high humidity.

How to update the firmware for Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K

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Updating the firmware of your Sony 2022 television set may help improve performance, add new features and fix various issues.

You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can update the software of your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K.

How to update the A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K firmware directly from TV

To update the firmware of your Sony 2022 TV, make sure that your television set is connected to the Internet and you have the “Automatically check for update” setting enabled. If you met both of these requirements, then you will get a message on the screen whenever a new firmware update is available to download and install.

If you don’t see a notification, then you can try taking the following steps in order to manually update your device:

1. Make sure that your TV is connected to the Internet.

2. Press the gear button on the remote control of your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K.

3. In the Quick Settings menu, you need to select Settings.

4. You then need to select System.

5. Afterwards, select System Software Update.

6. Finally, select Software Update.

7. Do not turn off or unplug your TV during the firmware update process.

How to update the A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K firmware via USB

If you can’t connect your 2022 TV to the internet, then you need to update its firmware through the USB port.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

1. First off, you will need a USB storage device.

2. Connect the USB storage device to a computer.

3. On the computer, go to the official Sony Support website.

4. Search for the model number of your television set.

5. Scroll down to the Download section to see whether or not a new firmware version is available.

6. Download the firmware and then follow the on-screen instructions on the download page to update the firmware for your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K.

What to do when the A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K firmware update isn’t completed

If the firmware update for the 2022 Sony television can’t be completed, we recommend restarting the TV and then trying to update again.

You can also change the update method. So, if you were trying to update the firmware directly from the TV set, then you can try using the USB method instead or vice versa.

What to do when a new firmware causes issues for A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K

If the new firmware is causing issues with your television set, then you might want to consider doing a factory reset your television set. This process will delete the firmware, as well as other data, from your television set and return it to the original factory settings.

In order to factory reset your Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K, you can take a look at this step-by-step tutorial.

How to update the Panasonic LUMIX GH6 firmware

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Updating the firmware of the Panasonic LUMIX GH6 mirrorless camera and its attached accessories may help improve performance, fix bugs as well as add new features.

To see how you can properly download and install the new firmware for these devices, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. Before you start, make sure you have a memory card already formatted for your Panasonic LUMIX GH6.

To find out how you can insert, format and safely eject a card for this camera, you can take a look at this article.

2. You should also make sure that you have a way to connect the memory card to a computer.

3. On your computer, download the new firmware ZIP file. You can find the official firmware website for Panasonic cameras with this link.

4. If the memory card is still inserted into the camera, make sure you remove it.

5. Connect the memory card to the same computer.

6. Extract the file from the new firmware ZIP file to the root directory of the memory card. There should be a BIN file or a LIN file.

Make sure you only have one of the aforementioned files. Otherwise, having multiple firmware files on the same root directory may cause the update to fail.

7. Once the transfer has been completed, disconnect the memory card from the computer.

8. Insert the memory card into the camera.

9. On your LUMIX GH6, make sure that you have sufficient battery life. Otherwise, the camera may turn off during the middle of the update, which may end up causing issues.

10. Once you are ready, press the menu button on your camera.

11. Afterwards, head over to Setup.

12. In the Settings menu, you will need to select Others.

13. You then need to select Firmware Version.

14. Next, you can select Software Info to check the current firmware versions of your Panasonic LUMIX GH6 mirrorless camera as well as any other supported accessories you have attached.

15. To start the update, select Firmware Update from the Firmware Version menu.

16. Select Yes to continue.

17. During the update progress, do not turn off the camera, remove the battery or remove the memory card.

Otherwise, you could end up causing damage to the LUMIX GH6, memory card and/or other attached accessories.

18. Once the camera and/or its accessories have been updated, you can select the Software Info option from the aforementioned Firmware Version menu in order to see the update firmware versions.

How to fix Fire TV logo stuck on screen issue with Fire TV Stick 4K Max

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When trying to turn on your Amazon, the screen may be stuck showing the Fire TV logo. You can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can fix this startup issue with this streaming media player.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to restart the Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.
  • Wait for at least 3 seconds.
  • After at least 3 seconds have passed, plug the power adapter back into the power outlet.

2. If the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is still getting stuck to the Fire TV logo during bootup after restarting the device, then the next step you can take is to simply wait.

You can wait for up to 25 minutes with the streaming stick turned on to see if the screen will eventually change.

2. You should also make sure that you are using the power cord and power adapter that came with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Otherwise, your streaming stick may not be getting enough power to properly function.

3. If you are using a HDMI adapter, hub or extender, then we recommend removing them if possible. You should then directly connect the Fire TV Stick 4K Max directly into the HDMI port of your television set or monitor.

4. If you need to use a HDMI extender, then make sure you are using the one that comes with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

5. If you are connecting the HDMI extender to another HDMI cable, then you should also make sure that you are using a high-speed HDMI cable such as HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1.

6. If possible, you can also try connecting your streaming stick to a different HDMI port of your television screen or monitor.

7. You can also try using a different TV or monitor if you have another one available.

8. In order to use the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, your TV or monitor needs to be HDCP-compliant.

You should be able to find if your display is HDCP-compliant by looking for the model number of your television or monitor from the manufacturer’s website.

9. One last option you have is to factory reset your Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This process will delete all the log-ins, settings and downloaded content. Therefore, you will need to setup your streaming stick and re-download everything again.

In order to factory reset, you need to do the following:

  • Press and hold both the Back button and the Right button on the navigation circle for 10 seconds.
  • After 10 seconds, you should see a message on the television screen regarding a factory reset. Choose Continue to perform the factory reset.
  • If you don’t choose fast enough, then the streaming stick will automatically reset. If that happens, simply repeat the same process to get back to the factory reset message.

How to factory reset the Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K

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If you are experiencing issues when using your Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K, then you might want to consider factory resetting the television. To find out how to do so, you can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

How to factory reset A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K via the home screen

If you can access the home screen of your 2022 Sony television set, then you will be able to factory reset the device by taking the following steps:

1. To start off, turn on your TV.

2. On the remote controller of your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K, you need to press the home button in order to open the home screen.

3. From the home screen, go to Settings.

4. In the Settings menu, you then need to head to Storage & Reset.

5. Afterwards, you need to select Factory Data Select.

6. You then need to select Erase Everything.

7. If the TV asked to enter a password, then you need to enter the password you previously set for the Parental Lock.

8. Finally, select Yes to start the factory resetting process.

How to factory reset A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K via the help menu

If you can’t access the home screen of your Sony television, then you can use the Help Guide menu to factory reset the device.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

1. Turn on your TV set if you haven’t done so already.

2. On the TV remote, you need to press the Help button to bring up the Help Guide menu.

3. Inside the Help Guide menu, you need to select How to use your TV.

4. Next, you need to go to Settings.

5. Afterwards, select Configuring the TV.

6. You then need to select TV.

7. Select Settings.

8. In the TV section of the next screen, select Storage & Reset.

9. Next, you need to select Factory Data Select.

10. Select Erase Everything.

11. Enter your Parental Lock if you are asked to enter a password to continue.

12. Select Yes to start the factory reset.

How to force a factory reset for A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K

If you can’t use the home or help menus, then you would need to force a factory reset for your Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K. In order to do so, you need to press the following steps:

1. Turn off your television set if you haven’t done so already.

2. Unplug the TV’s power cord from the power outlet.

3. Press and hold the power and volume down buttons located on your television. If you TV only has a power button, then you only need to hold that down.

4. While holding the buttons, plug the TV back into the power outlet.

5. Keep holding the buttons until you see a white light coming from the LED indicator.

6. The television will start the factory data resetting process, which will take several minutes. During this process, it will turn itself on and off two times.

Once you initiated the factory reset using either of the two aforementioned methods, you then need to wait until the TV is done with the process. Once it is completed, it will let you know.

Afterwards, you need to go through the initial set up process if you want to use your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K again.

How to fix remote pairing issues with 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max

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You may experience issues trying to connect the 3rd Generation Alexa Voice Remote that comes with the 3rd Generation Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

You can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can fix the pairing issues with your streaming stick.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to reposition the 3rd Gen Alexa Voice Remote.

The remote should be withing 10 feet of the 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K or Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

You should also make sure that are no physical objects in between the line of sight between the remote and streaming player.

Furthermore, you may want to remove other wireless devices that are withing close proximity of your remote and Fire TV stick.

2. You can also try power cycling the 3rd Gen Alexa Voice Remote, which you can do be sliding the battery cover out from the back of the remote and then removing both AAA batteries. After waiting for 60 seconds, you can then place the same AAA batteries back into the remote.

3. You may want to get new AAA batteries for your remote controller.

4. Power cycling your Amazon 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max may also help with the pairing issues.

In order to do so, simply unplug the Fire TV from the power outlet and then wait for 60 seconds. After that time period has passed, plug the Fire TB back into to power outlet.

5. Furthermore, you can use the Fire TV app to pair your 3rd Gen Alexa Voice Remote.

The smartphone app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store if you have an iPhone or Google Play Store if you have an Android phone.

6. If none of the aforementioned solutions worked, then the last step you can take to fix the pairing issues is to reset your remote controller.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Unplug the 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K or Fire TV Stick 4K Max from the power outlet.
  • Wait 60 seconds.
  • On your 3rd Gen Alexa Voice Remote, press and hold the Left button on the navigation circle, Menu button and Back button at the same time for 12 seconds.
  • After 12 seconds have passed, release all three buttons and then wait 5 seconds.
  • After waiting for 5 seconds, remove the batteries from the remote.
  • You can now plug your 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K or Fire TV Stick 4K Max back into the power outlet.
  • Wait for another 60 seconds.
  • After 60 seconds have passed, you can put the batteries back into the 3rd Gen Alexa Voice Remote.
  • Press the Home button on the remote. If the remote starts to blink blue then it indicates that the controller has be successfully paired to the streaming stick.
  • If you don’t see your remote blinking blue, then you need to press and hold the Home button for 10 seconds to pair it again.

If none of the aforementioned solution helped, then you might want to consider getting your remote replaced or repaired. Keep in mind that you can still control the 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K or Fire TV Stick 4K Max by using your smartphone, or tablet, as a remote controller via the aforementioned Fire TV app.

How to fix Panasonic LUMIX GH6 battery drain issues

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When using your Panasonic LUMIX GH6 to take photos and capture videos, you may notice that the battery is depleting faster than expected.

To see how you can fix the battery drain issues with this mirrorless camera, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you are using the camera for the first time right out of the box, then it is important to note that the included battery won’t be recharged.

Therefore, you should fully recharge the battery, which can take up to 4 hours for a full charge.

2. You should also make sure that the surround temperature isn’t too cold. Otherwise, the battery will drain faster than normal.

According to Panasonic, you should avoid using the camera below -10°C (or 14°F).

3. Using the Wi-Fi connection on your LUMIX GH6 will also drain a lot of battery life. So, if you aren’t using this connection, then you can try disabling it.

4. You can also try using the Power Save mode of this device in order to extend its battery life.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Press the Menu/Set button on the mirrorless camera.
  • Select the wrench icon.
  • Select the camera icon.
  • Select Power Save Mode.

In the next screen, you will have the following options:

  • With Sleep Mode, you will be able to set the amount of time before the camera puts itself to sleep.
  • With Sleep Mode (Wi-Fi), you can make the LUMIX GH6 automatically go into sleep mode 15 minutes after being disconnected from Wi-Fi.
  • With Auto LVF/Monitor Off, you can set the amount of time before the live view finder/monitor screen will turn itself off. Keep in mind that the camera will remain turned on even if its screen is turned off in this mode.
  • With the Power Save LVF Shooting mode, you can put the camera in sleep mode when you are only using the control panel or when recording has been set to be on standby.

With the camera in Sleep Mode, Sleep Mode (Wi-Fi) or Power Save LVF Shooting Mode, you can turn it back on any by pressing down on the shutter button halfway. Alternatively, you can set the camera power switch to Off and then back to On.

To wake the Panasonic LUMIX GH6 from Auto LVF/Monitor Off, you can press any button on the camera.

5. It is also important to note that the batter will drain even if the camera isn’t turned on.

So, if you don’t plan on using the LUMIX GH6 for a long time, Panasonic recommends removing the battery from the battery compartment of the camera.

6. Panasonic also recommends that you charge the battery of the camera at least once a year even if you haven’t been using it.

7. If the battery is still draining faster than expected, then you might want to consider replacing it. This is because that, over time, the rechargeable battery will hold less and less capacity due to wear and tear.

If you are looking for a replacement, then Panasonic recommend getting the DMW-BLK22. If you are interested, you can purchase the battery pack on Amazon with the following link:

While the Panasonic LUMIX GH6 also supports the DMW-BLF19, the capacity for this battery is much lower. Not to mention that some features are limited if you decide to use this battery as opposed to DMW-BLK22.

How to fix PS5 M.2 SSD overheating issues

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If you are using a M.2 solid state drive for your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, then you may get the following warning:

  • Temperature Alert
  • Your M.2 SSD is too hot.
  • Close the game, turn off your PS5, and wait until the temperature goes down.

To see how you can potentially fix this overheating issue with the expansion storage drive of your Sony game console, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to follow the instructions laid out in the Temperature Alert message.

So, if you PlayStation 5 doesn’t automatically shut down, then you need to turn it off. You then need to leave the console turned off until cools down, which should take at least 15 minutes in most cases.

2. While your system is shut down, you may want to consider removing the metal cover of the M.2 docking bay.

By doing so, heat coming from the expansion solid state drive will dissipate a lot faster. On the other hand, the opened bay will be exposed to dust buildup.

To remove the metal cover, you need to take the following steps:

  • Turn off your PS5 system if you haven’t done so already.
  • Remove the stand, unplug any cables and detach any accessories you have connected to the console.
  • Lay your console down so that the side with the PS logo is at the bottom. The back side of the system, which contain the HDMI and power ports, you should facing you.
  • From your perspective, place your right hand on the bottom right corner of the top-most outer case.
  • Place your left hand on the upper left corner of the top-most outer case.
  • With your right hand, life the bottom right corner of the outer case.
  • Slide the top-most outer case off to the left side.
  • Using a cross head screwdriver, remove the screw holding the M.2 docking bay metal cover in place.
  • You can then remove the metal cover.
  • Afterwards, reattach the top-most outer case by sliding it back in starting from the left side.
  • As long as you occasionally clean dust from inside the console, however, then removing the M.2 metal cover will help fix the overheating issues caused by the M.2 storage drive.

3. You should also make sure that you have a heat sink or heat spreader installed.

If you don’t have one, then we recommend picking up the Sabrent M.2 NVMe Heat Sink for PlayStation 5, which should fit a majority of PS5-compatible solid state drives.

If you are interested, you can purchase the heat sink on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

4. Furthermore, you need to make sure that you keep your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition system cool as well by giving it plenty of open-air space to help with heat dissipation. Covering your console and/or keeping it cooped up in an enclosed space will cause the internal heat to rise.

How to pair DualShock 4, DualSense and Xbox wireless controllers to iPhone 13

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The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max support the official controllers of the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

You can check out this step-by-step guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can pair the DualShock 4, DualSense, Xbox One controller and Xbox Series S/X controller to Apple’s latest line of smartphones.

How to pair DualShock 4 and DualSense to iPhone 13

In order to pair the DualShock 4 and DualSense to your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you need to take the following steps:

1. Before we begin, we recommend unplugging the power button on your PS4 and/or PS5 console so that you won’t accidentally turn it on when trying to pair.

2. If an USB cable is connected to your PlayStation controller, make sure you unplug it as well.

3. If you controller is currently turned on, press and hold the PS button until it turns off.

4. On your iPhone 13, open Settings.

5. In the Settings menu, select Bluetooth.

6. Inside the Bluetooth menu, make sure that the Bluetooth connection is turned on.

7. Press and hold the Share button if you are trying to pair a DualShock 4. If you are trying to pair a DualSense, then you need to press and hold the Create button.

8. With the Share or Create button held down, you then need to press and hold the PS button.

The light bar on your game pad should start double blinking, which means that it is ready to be paired.

9. On the Bluetooth menu of your iPhone 13, the DualShock 4 or DualSense should show up as “Wireless Controller.” Select it.

10. Finally, select Pair to complete the pairing.

How to pair Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X controllers to iPhone 13

To connect the Xbox One controller or Xbox Series S/X controllers to the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, you need to do the following:

1. We recommend unplugging the power cable from your Xbox One and/or Xbox Series consoles so that you won’t turn it on during the pairing process.

2. You should also remove the USB cable if you have it connected to your controller.

3. If the Xbox controller is powered on, press and hold the Xbox button until it shuts down.

4. On your iPhone 13, you need to head to Settings.

5. After getting to Settings, tap Bluetooth from the list of options.

6. In the Bluetooth menu, you need to make sure that Bluetooth connection is enabled on your Apple phone.

7. Afterwards, press the Xbox button on your controller to turn it back on.

8. With your controller turned on, press and hold the pair button until the light indicator on the gamepad starts rapidly blinking (this should take around three seconds). This indicates that your Xbox control is set to pairing mode.

9. On the Bluetooth menu of your iPhone 13, you should see your Xbox One controller or Xbox Series controller show up as “Xbox Wireless Controller.” Tap it.

10. In the pop-up notification, select Pair to complete the pairing process.