Connect to console (Xbox Series X|S)
Connect to PC (Windows 10+)?
Connect SCUF Instinct to Xbox Game Pass?
Connect to Mac (OS ?)?
Connect to Android?
Connect to iOS 13+ (iPhone & iPad)?
Connect to Apple TV (tvOS 13+)?

Connect to console (Xbox Series X|S)

For a wired or wireless connection, follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB-C end of your cable to your controller and the USB-end to any available USB port on your console.
2. Press the Xbox button and your controller will be paired with the console, including wirelessly.

Connect to PC (Windows 10+)

Wired connection:

1. Connect the USB-C end of your cable to your controller and the USB-end to any available USB port on your console.
2. Press the Xbox button and your controller will be paired with the console, including wirelessly.

For a wireless connection (Bluetooth), your PC will need to be equipped with Bluetooth connectivity or you will need a compatible Bluetooth dongle connected to your PC. Then do the following:

1. Start by going into “Settings” > “Bluetooth & other devices” and turning Bluetooth on.
2. Select "Add Bluetooth or other device".
3. Next select "Bluetooth" from the Add a device menu.
4. Press the Xbox button to power on your Instinct.
5. Next, hold down the Sync Button on your Instinct controller until the Xbox Button starts blinking (meaning it is searching for devices to connect to).
6. Look at your “Add a device” list, and “Xbox Wireless Controller” will appear.
7. Select it, and once it connects the Xbox button will turn solid.

Connect SCUF Instinct to Xbox Game Pass?

Game Pass will auto-detect your controller once properly paired.

For additional questions or concerns about Gamepass, cloud gaming, compatible devices, etc. - please visit the Microsoft Support Page by clicking here

Connect to Mac (OS ?)?

1. Navigate to your Bluetooth device settings menu and ensure Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Press and hold the Sync button (indicated with 3 curved lines) on your controller for a few seconds until the Xbox Button begins blinking. Instinct will be identified as "Xbox Wireless Controller" in your system's Bluetooth Devices list.
3. Select "Connect" in your system's Bluetooth Devices list to connect your Instinct controller. Your controller will sync within a few moments and the Xbox button will become solid.
4. Your controller will be listed as a paired device within the Bluetooth Device list on your system's menu bar if "Show Bluetooth in menu bar" is selected.

Connect to Android?

For a wired connection:

1. Connect the USB-C end of your cable to your controller and the USB-end to any available USB port on your console.
2. Press the Xbox button and your controller will be paired to your device. 

For a wireless connection (Bluetooth), your Android Device will need to be equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, or you will need a compatible Bluetooth dongle connected to your device. Then do the following:

1. Start by going into “Settings” > “Bluetooth & other devices” and turning Bluetooth on.
2. Select "Add Bluetooth or other device".
3. Next select "Bluetooth" from the Add a device menu.
4. Press the Xbox button to power on your Instinct.
5. Next, hold down the Sync Button on your Instinct controller until the Xbox Button starts blinking (meaning it is searching for devices to connect to).
6. Look at your “Add a device” list, and “Xbox Wireless Controller” will appear.
7. Select it, and once it connects, the Xbox button will turn solid.

Connect to (iPhone & iPad)

Compatibility:
iOS 13 or later
iPadOS 13 or later
 

To pair your controller:

1. Start by going into “Settings” > “Bluetooth” and turning Bluetooth on. Keep this screen open to be able to see devices.
2. Press the Sync Button on the top of the controller until the Xbox button starts blinking (meaning it is searching for devices to connect to).
3. Look at your “My Devices” list, and “Xbox Wireless Controller” will appear.
4. Select it, and once it connects the Xbox Button light will turn solid.

Note: Each time you change devices, you must pair the controller with the new device.

Connect to Apple TV (tvOS 13+)

Compatibility:
tvOS 13 or later

To pair your controller:

1. Start by going into “Settings” > “Remotes and Devices” > “Bluetooth” to turn Bluetooth on. Keep this screen open to be able to see devices.
2. Press the Sync Button on the top of the controller until the Xbox button starts blinking (meaning it is searching for devices to connect to).
3. Look at your “Other Devices” list, and “Xbox Wireless Controller” will appear.
4. Select it, and once it connects, the light will turn solid.

Note: You will need to re-sync your controller to your console after connecting to Apple TV if you prefer to play on console.