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# Bluetooth controllers

In Bluetooth mode the dongle connects Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) controllers, keyboards and mice. Xbox Wireless Controllers and most Xbox-compatible controllers use Bluetooth LE.

{% hint style="info" %}
Sony and Nintendo controllers and most 8BitDo controllers use Bluetooth Classic, which the dongle does not have built in. Connect them with a USB Bluetooth adapter or a USB cable instead. See [USB controllers and adapters](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/inputs/usb.md).
{% endhint %}

## Pairing

1. Set the dongle to Bluetooth mode. The LED is blue.
2. Press the button once. The LED pulses blue quickly.
3. Put the controller into pairing mode. On an Xbox controller, hold the pair button until the Xbox button flashes quickly.
4. The LED turns steady blue when the controller connects.

## Reconnecting

Paired controllers reconnect on their own when you switch them on. You do not need to press the button again.

## Notes

* Rumble works on Xbox-compatible controllers. See [Rumble](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/features/rumble.md).
* The full list is in [Supported controllers](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/inputs/supported-controllers.md).


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