Turn on your Xbox controller
Put the controller in pairing mode by pressing and holding the Pair button until the Xbox light starts flashing
On your MacBook, open System Settings
Click Bluetooth
Turn Bluetooth on if it is off
Wait for the Xbox controller to appear in the list of nearby devices
Click Connect next to the controller name
Wait until the controller shows as connected
Open your game or app and test the controller
If it does not connect, turn Bluetooth off and on again
If needed, remove the controller from Bluetooth devices and pair it again
Keep the controller charged or use a USB cable if Bluetooth pairing fails