If you’ve been using an Xbox controller for some time, you may need to reset it at some point. Perhaps you want to unsync it from your console, or it’s not being recognized by other devices. Whatever the case may be, resetting is a quick and simple process that anyone can do.
First, locate the sync button on your controller. If you’re using an Xbox One console, it’s located on the front, just below the Xbox button. If you’re using a PC or mobile device, it’s on the top edge of the controller.
To reset your controller, hold down the sync button until you feel two vibrations. Make sure to keep holding it down until you feel the second vibration. Once you do, the flashing light on the controller will turn off, indicating that the reset is complete.
Now you can verify that the reset worked by tapping the Xbox button. If it starts flashing, that means the controller is ready to sync to another device. To turn it off, simply hold down the Xbox button until it shuts down.
If you need to reset your controller because it’s not being recognized by other devices, the process is similar. First, tap the Xbox button, then hold down the sync button until you feel two vibrations. Once you do, the controller is ready to sync to another device.
And that’s it! Resetting your Xbox controller is a straightforward process that anyone can do. Whether you need to unsync it from your console or sync it to another device, these steps will have you up and running in no time.