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title: Wireless (Non-PS5®)
slug: wireless-controller-setup
description: Set up your controller on an Xbox®, PS4®, or Switch® using Bluetooth or a wireless adapter with this step-by-step guide. 
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createdAt: 2023-09-11T17:36:51.386Z
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In this guide, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to setup your console and controller using Bluetooth or Wireless Adapter.

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It's important to note that you will lose controller audio features when using your controller wirelessly. For example, a DualSense® controller connected to the Zen by USB fully supports a wired headset, including the controller speaker and mic *(requires the new&#x20;*<font color="#3b9f0f"></font>*&#x20;with&#x20;****Native PS5®****&#x20;mode enabled) - but these features will not work when the controller is paired to the Cronus Zen by Bluetooth.*
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# Wireless Support

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The chart highlights which controllers do/do not support Bluetooth or Wireless Adapter.

|                               | **USB**                           | **BT**                            | [ADAPTER](https://cronus.shop/products/xbox-one-wireless-adapter) |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| DualSense®                    | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES*</font> | <font color="#fcb900">YES*</font> | <font color="#fcb900">See Notes*</font>                           |
| DualSense® Edge               | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES*</font> | <font color="#fcb900">YES*</font> | <font color="#fcb900">See Notes*</font>                           |
| DualShock® 4                  | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES</font>  | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES</font>  | N/A                                                               |
| Xbox® (All models)            | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES</font>  | <font color="#eb144c">NO</font>   | <font color="#0cccc9">YES*</font>                                 |
| Nintendo® Switch (All models) | <font color="#eb144c">NO</font>   | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES</font>  | N/A                                                               |
| Astro® C40                    | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES</font>  | <font color="#eb144c">NO</font>   | <font color="#3b9f0f">YES</font>                                  |

<font color="#fcb900">*PS5® console support with a USB DualSense® controller requires the* </font><font color="#3b9f0f">*.* </font>

<font color="#0cccc9">**Using Xbox® Series X|S &amp; Xbox® One controllers wirelessly requires the* *.* </font>

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/IwUlH55FdaPsVELSqm1Fc/9MErs3BqzbdZgamLyqaq3_zenlabels2023.png "Cronus Zen Port & Button Names")

# XBOX® (Wireless Adapter)

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Any supported **Xbox®** Controller can be used wirelessly with an **Xbox® Series X|S** or **Xbox® One** console <font color="#fcb900">**(DEFAULT)**</font>, or any other supported console such as a **PlayStation®** or **Nintendo® Switch** <font color="#fcb900">**(CROSSOVER)**</font>. This requires the [Xbox Wireless adapter ](https://cronus.shop/products/xbox-one-wireless-adapter)*(using the sync button will not work)*.

<font color="#fcb900">**DEFAULT:**</font> Connect the [Xbox® Wireless Adapter](https://cronus.shop/products/xbox-one-wireless-adapter) to `A3`. Then, connect your **Xbox®** Controller to `A2`. After waiting a few seconds, remove the USB cable from `A2`. You'll notice the wireless adapter's LED will begin to flash. Once it stops flashing, your **Xbox®&#x20;**&#x63;ontroller is successfully paired to Zen.&#x20;

<font color="#fcb900">**CROSSOVER:**</font> Same as above, but make sure a controller that matches the console is connected to `A1` for correct authentication.

For example, if you are gaming on a **PS4®** with the **Xbox® Elite S2** controller, a **PS4® DualShock®4** controller must be connected to `A1`, and the **Xbox®** controller would be paired to the **Xbox® Wireless Adapter** connected to `A3`.

# PLAYSTATION® (Bluetooth)

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Any **DualSense®** or **DualShock®4** controller can be used wirelessly with a **PS5®** or **PS4®** console <font color="#fcb900">**(DEFAULT)**</font>, or any other supported console such as the **Xbox® Series X|S** or **Nintendo® Switch** <font color="#fcb900">**(CROSSOVER)**</font>. <font color="#000000">*Note: Full PS5® console support with a DualSense® controller requires the* </font>[ZenLINK Wi-Fi expansion module.](docId\:GfEYdRLIZsJZUO-c7qGf4)*.*

<font color="#fcb900">**DEFAULT:**</font> Press the Bluetooth pairing button `P2` on your Zen. The RGB LEDs will flash blue when in pairing mode. On your **DualSense®** or **DualShock®4** controller, hold down `SHARE + PS` and wait for the lightbar to start flashing. Once the controller and Zen are paired, both lightbar and RGB LEDs will stop flashing.&#x20;

<font color="#fcb900">**CROSSOVER:**</font> Same as above, but make sure the PlayStation® controller is connected to `A1` for correct authentication.

For example, if you are gaming on an Xbox® with the DualSense® controller, an Xbox® controller should be connected to `A1`, and a DualSense® controller would be paired to the Cronus Zen by Bluetooth.

# SWITCH WIRELESS PRO (Bluetooth)

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Any Switch Wireless Pro Controller can be used wirelessly with a Nintendo Switch console (MATCHED), or any other supported console such as a PS5 (CROSSOVER).

Press the Bluetooth pairing button `P2` on your Zen. The RGB LEDs will flash blue – that's your sign it's in pairing mode. On your Switch Wireless Pro, hold down the sync button and the player LEDs will start to blink green. Once the controller and Zen are paired, both Player and RGB LEDs will stop flashing, indicating you're ready to go!&#x20;

# SWITCH JOY-CONS (Bluetooth)

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Any Switch Joy-Con can be used wirelessly with a Nintendo Switch console (MATCHED), or any other supported console such as a PS5 (CROSSOVER).

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/IwUlH55FdaPsVELSqm1Fc/pip3kv8PU0KQMmpcSiX3q_zenprogtopc.png "Cronus Zen - PROG USB Cable to PC")

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Plug your Cronus Zen into a computer using the `PROG` USB port.
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Open **ZEN STUDIO** 1.6.1 Build 82 > Device Panel > Emulator Output Protocol set to **NINTENDO SWITCH**.
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The Nintendo Switch Left & Right Joy-Con Controllers now have to be paired separately.

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Connect **CRONUS ZEN** to the **SWITCH TV DOCK** from the `CONSOLE/PC` USB port.**
***NOTE:** Handheld (No TV Dock) requires an OTG USB-C adapter*
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Press Zen's Bluetooth pairing button `P2` until the RGBs flash <font color="#2166ae">**BLUE**</font>
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Press the LEFT JOY-CON sync button until the player LEDs start to flash. After a few seconds, the Zen RGBs will change to <font color="#eb144c">**RED**</font>, and the Joy-Con will vibrate.
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Now press the RIGHT JOY-CON sync button and again after a few seconds, the JOY-CON will vibrate.
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We recommend using a powered USB hub with a 5v AUX port. This connects to your PC/Mac and the Zen connects to the hub. In almost every case, this will solve most, if not all issues with PS5 disconnecting, not pairing the controller, laggy response, no rumbles and no adaptive triggers.

The Cronus MK Switch + Powered Hub/5v Aux is now available from [cronus.shop](https://cronus.shop/collections/cronus-zen/products/cronus-mk-switch)
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