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Flydigi Vader 3 — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Button combo

HOME(hold 3s)

Steps

  1. 1Move the rear mode switch to BT/Wired (use NS for a Nintendo Switch).
  2. 2Press HOME once to power on, then hold HOME for 3 seconds until the LED flashes fast.
  3. 3Open Bluetooth on your phone or tablet and select the Xbox Wireless Controller entry.
  4. 4Wait for the LED to go solid; it stays paired for next time.
  5. 5To switch to D-input for emulators, hold + and X until the LED turns blue.

LED states

  • fast blink—Bluetooth pairing
  • solid—Connected, X-input
  • solid—Connected, D-input
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: en.flydigi.com

For Bluetooth, set the rear switch to BT/Wired (or NS for a Switch), press HOME once to power on, then hold HOME for 3 seconds until the LED flashes fast. The Vader 3 advertises as an Xbox Wireless Controller, so pick that in your device's Bluetooth list. Most games work in X-input (white LED); for emulators that prefer D-input, hold + and X until the LED turns blue.

FAQ

It will not show up in my Bluetooth list.
Make sure the rear switch is on BT/Wired and that the LED is flashing fast; if not, hold HOME for 3 seconds again.
Does it connect to iPhone?
Yes, over Bluetooth in X-input on recent iOS versions; set the rear switch to BT/Wired.

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