1. **Turn on the Xbox Controller**: Press and hold the Xbox button on the controller until it lights up. If it's a brand new controller, you might need to remove the battery cover and insert batteries or charge it first.
2. **Turn on the Xbox Console**: Press the power button on your Xbox console to turn it on. Wait for the console to fully boot up.
3. **Press the Pairing Button on the Xbox Controller**: On Xbox One controllers, the pairing button is located at the top near the USB port. On Xbox Series X|S controllers, the pairing button is located next to the USB-C port on the top of the controller. Press and hold the pairing button until the Xbox button starts flashing rapidly.
4. **Press the Pairing Button on the Xbox Console**: On the Xbox One console, the pairing button is located on the side near the disc drive (for Xbox One S) or under the front panel (for Xbox One X). On the Xbox Series X|S console, the pairing button is located next to the pairing button on the controller. Press the console's pairing button and release it.
5. **Wait for the Controller to Connect**: The Xbox controller will now attempt to pair with the Xbox console. The Xbox button on the controller will stop flashing once it successfully connects. It may take a few seconds for the connection to be established.
6. **Test the Controller**: Once the Xbox controller is connected, you can test it by pressing buttons and navigating the Xbox dashboard. If the controller is responsive, it's successfully connected to the Xbox console.
7. **Additional Controllers**: If you have additional Xbox controllers to connect, repeat the above steps for each controller.
That's it! Your Xbox controller should now be successfully connected to your Xbox console, allowing you to play games and navigate the dashboard. If you encounter any issues, make sure the controller and console are updated with the latest firmware/software.