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GameSir X4 Aileron — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Button combo

Hold pairing button 2s·Xbox+A 5s(mode)

Steps

  1. 1Power on by clipping both halves to the phone, then hold the pairing button 2s to make it discoverable.
  2. 2Select GameSir-X4a in Bluetooth; the light goes solid white when paired.
  3. 3A blue light is standard Bluetooth mode; white is Xbox controller mode.
  4. 4Switch modes with Xbox + A held for 5s (light changes blue↔white).
  5. 5If it won't reconnect, forget the device in Bluetooth and pair again.
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

Over Bluetooth the X4 Aileron shows up as GameSir-X4a once you hold the pairing button for two seconds. The indicator colour tells you the mode: blue is the standard Bluetooth profile and white is the Xbox controller profile, which you toggle by holding Xbox + A for five seconds. A solid light means connected; if reconnection fails, remove the device in your Bluetooth settings and re-pair.

FAQ

Blue vs white light?
Blue is standard Bluetooth mode; white is Xbox controller mode. Toggle with Xbox + A (5s).
Can I connect by cable instead?
Yes. The X4 Aileron also supports a low-latency USB-C wired link to the phone.

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