Play Xbox On Macbook Air

See which wireless controllers are supported

Xbox One owners have been able to stream their games to PCs running Windows 10 since 2015, but Mac compatibility has been notably, and expectedly, lacking. A new app, OneCast, promises to deliver.

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How To Play Xbox On Macbook Air

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  • Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
  • Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
  • Xbox Adaptive Controller
  • Xbox Wireless Controller Series S and Series X
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Pair a controller to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac

  1. Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller.
  2. Press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds to put your controller into pairing mode.
  3. Follow the steps to pair a controller to your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.

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If your controller doesn’t connect or work as expected

  • Unpair it, then pair it again. If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.
  • Make sure that you're not trying to connect too many Bluetooth accessories at once. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD support up to two of the same kind of controller at once, or one controller with a combination of Bluetooth audio devices. Other controller and audio Bluetooth limits vary by device.
  • Check that the firmware on your controller is up to date.
  • Some controller functions aren't supported when paired with an Apple device, including the controller's audio jack. Contact Apple Support for more details.

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