Will XBox Series X/S Controller Still Bluetooth pair with Apple TV 4K 2021 if I get the following message in remotes and devices: - “Xbox Wireless Controller” needs a firmware update to resolve connectivity and performance issues

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Will XBox Series X/S Controller Still Bluetooth pair with Apple TV 4K 2021 if I get the following message in remotes and devices: - “Xbox Wireless Controller” needs a firmware update to resolve connectivity and performance issues

I noticed someone else got that message in a screenshot posted on Reddit. I am considering buying a Xbox Series X/S Controller to play Apple Arcade

Apple TV 4K

Posted on Oct 19, 2021 2:26 AM

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Rudegar

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Oct 19, 2021 2:47 AM in response to deanoxx

why not just update it

Update your Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Support

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Oct 19, 2021 7:57 AM in response to deanoxx

Just discovered online that the Xbox controller has Bluetooth Low Energy which puts it into Powersave mode through inactivity meaning it has to paired with Apple TV again.

I watched this video

https://youtu.be/GXlx06GHH88

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Oct 19, 2021 4:03 AM in response to Rudegar

Thanks for your reply. I could try updating from my PC but I don’t have Windows 10 for Microsoft Store to download the Xbox Accessories App

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Will XBox Series X/S Controller Still Bluetooth pair with Apple TV 4K 2021 if I get the following message in remotes and devices: - “Xbox Wireless Controller” needs a firmware update to resolve connectivity and performance issues

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