Controller & Setup Guides

Tutorials for connecting controllers and maximizing productivity

🎮 Connect Xbox Controller to Mac

Step-by-step guide to connect Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One controller via Bluetooth or USB.

🎮 Connect PS5 DualSense to Mac

Pair your DualSense controller and learn about touchpad support, LED customization, and more.

đŸ•šī¸ Steam Controller on Mac (No Steam)

Use the Valve Steam Controller (Triton) on macOS — bypass lizard mode, map both touchpads, enable gyro aiming.

đŸ› ī¸ Fix: MacBook Trackpad Disabled With Controller

Steam Controller, Steam Input, or any HID-mouse-presenting device can disable the MacBook trackpad. Here's the one-checkbox fix and how ControllerKeys keeps it stuck.

🎮 Connect PS4 DualShock 4 to Mac

Bluetooth and micro-USB pairing for Sony's DualShock 4 — touchpad, gyro, light bar, full PlayStation labels.

🎮 Joy-Con & Switch Pro Controller on Mac

Pair single Joy-Con, paired L+R Joy-Cons, or Switch Pro Controller. Home/Capture buttons, Nintendo labels, gyro.

🎮 Connect 8BitDo Controller to Mac

SN30 Pro, Pro 2, Ultimate, Zero 2, Micro, Lite — pick the right power-on mode (D-input) and pair over Bluetooth.

🎮 Connect DualSense Edge to Mac

Sony's premium PS5 controller over Bluetooth or USB-C — map the back paddles to keyboard shortcuts.

🎮 Connect Logitech F310 / F510 / F710 to Mac

The X/D switch trick that makes Logitech gamepads work on macOS — wired and wireless receiver setups.

📱 Connect Apple TV Remote to Mac

Pair the 2nd/3rd-gen Siri Remote and use its clickpad as a Mac trackpad — unplug the Apple TV first.

đŸŽ¯ Xbox Elite Series 2 Paddles on Mac

P1–P4 paddles as first-class buttons — bind each to any keyboard shortcut, chord, macro, or script. No Xbox Accessories app needed.

🔄 Mac-to-Mac Controller Handoff

Universal Control for your game controller. Push the cursor against a screen edge to hand off the controller and mapped actions to the second Mac.

⚡ Reduce Controller Input Latency on Mac

Why controllers feel laggy and how realtime input mode eliminates the chord-detection wait for simple key mappings.

đŸŽ¯ Controller Gyro Aiming on Mac

Turn the gyroscope in your DualSense, Steam Controller, or Joy-Con into a precision mouse. Always-on, hold-to-activate, or focus-mode burst.

đŸ›‹ī¸ Vibe Coding Setup Guide

Set up hands-free coding with controller + voice input. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

đŸ“ē Couch Media Browsing Setup

Control YouTube, Netflix, and streaming services from your couch with a game controller.

Ready to Map Your Controller?

Turn your Xbox or DualSense controller into a productivity powerhouse with customizable button mappings, joystick control, and touchpad support.