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Can You Use a Controller on iOS?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 4 min read
Can You Use a Controller on iOS?
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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.

Can you use a controller on iOS 13?

However, touch controls only go so far. With iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, you can now connect your iPhone and iPad to game console controllers, like the PlayStation 4 DualShock controller and the Xbox wireless controller. Here’s how. Apple has supported a range of proprietary game controllers on iOS for a while.

Can you connect any controller to iPhone?

With the arrival of iOS 13 you can use your PS4 or Xbox One controller to play games on your iPhone or iPad. Perfecting timing if you’re going to play the best Apple Arcade games, not to mention using the PlayStation’s Remote Play function or even PS Now.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.