Turn on your PC
Turn on the Xbox controller
Connect with a USB cable
Or press the Xbox button to power on the controller
Open Bluetooth settings on your PC
Turn on Bluetooth on your PC
Press and hold the controller’s Pair button until the Xbox logo flashes
Select the controller from the Bluetooth device list
Wait for the connection to complete
Open Xbox Accessories or a game to test the controller
Update controller firmware if needed
Use an Xbox Wireless Adapter if your PC does not support Bluetooth