Interestingly this compatibility hasn’t been mentioned by Apple in the list of iOS 16.1 new features but was instead unearthed by users. Tech commentator Steve Troughton-Smith (opens in new tab) tweeted about his discovery, including a short clip of him using the D-pad of his SNES controller on an Apple TV. Of course, there is no N64 controller port on the iPhone 14 so it’s not quite time to dust off the consoles in the attic. The iOS and tvOS support comes for the Bluetooth versions Nintendo re-released for the Switch. Still, owners of these devices should welcome the chance to play some of the best iOS games with classic controllers. It’s barely a minute’s work to flashback decades to the golden age of gaming. It’s a very similar process to connecting, say, Apple Airpods, but here’s a quick walkthrough.
How to connect classic controllers to iOS 16.1
- On your iOS 16.1 device, tap the Settings app. 2. Select Bluetooth and make sure it is turned on. You should see a list of nearby devices. 3. On the controller hold down the pairing button, the lights on the controller should start flashing. 4. On the Apple device tap the name of the controller to connect.
How to connect classic controllers to tvOS 16.1
- Use your remote to navigate to Settings. 2. Under the settings menu, choose Remotes and Devices. 3. On the controller hold down the pairing button, the lights on the controller should start flashing. 4. The name of the controller should appear on the screen, select it to connect.
title: “Ios 16 Has A Surprising Gaming Feature Here S How To Use It” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-21” author: “Kenneth Harmon”
Interestingly this compatibility hasn’t been mentioned by Apple in the list of iOS 16.1 new features but was instead unearthed by users. Tech commentator Steve Troughton-Smith (opens in new tab) tweeted about his discovery, including a short clip of him using the D-pad of his SNES controller on an Apple TV. Of course, there is no N64 controller port on the iPhone 14 so it’s not quite time to dust off the consoles in the attic. The iOS and tvOS support comes for the Bluetooth versions Nintendo re-released for the Switch. Still, owners of these devices should welcome the chance to play some of the best iOS games with classic controllers. It’s barely a minute’s work to flashback decades to the golden age of gaming. It’s a very similar process to connecting, say, Apple Airpods, but here’s a quick walkthrough.
How to connect classic controllers to iOS 16.1
- On your iOS 16.1 device, tap the Settings app. 2. Select Bluetooth and make sure it is turned on. You should see a list of nearby devices. 3. On the controller hold down the pairing button, the lights on the controller should start flashing. 4. On the Apple device tap the name of the controller to connect.
How to connect classic controllers to tvOS 16.1
- Use your remote to navigate to Settings. 2. Under the settings menu, choose Remotes and Devices. 3. On the controller hold down the pairing button, the lights on the controller should start flashing. 4. The name of the controller should appear on the screen, select it to connect.
