How to connect a joystick to Android TV

There are cases when the joystick needs to be connected to an Android TV. Connection methods may vary depending on device types. To connect joysticks from Xbox and Wii, special applications are required. Let's find out what to do.

Ways to connect a joystick to Android TV

Connection methods may vary depending on the type of set-top box. The most common are Playstation 3, Xbox360. In most cases, the connection is made as follows:

1. Determine the type of device (wired or wireless).
2. If wired, connect to the USB connector.
3. If wireless we use bluetooth. For Android you also need the Sixaxis Controller program. Let's download it.
4. Before downloading, you should use another program (Siaxix Compatibility Chrcker) to check the compatibility of the system and the connected device. To download it, you can use the Play Market.
5. Now you need to download the SixaxisPairToolSetup program. Let's install it. Let's launch the application.
6. We indicate the address of the phone or tablet (you can find it in the program settings).
7. Press the button
8. We are waiting for the gamepad to bind to the device.
9. Now you can use the joystick.

If you connect via Micro USB, do the following:

1. We check whether the device supports Host Mode.
2. Download the console emulator.
3. Let's launch the emulator. We connect the game module and set the necessary settings.
4. The joystick for xbox is connected in the same way. But remember that if it is wireless, you cannot do without a receiver. A receiver is a device that connects to a USB connector. Sold in the same stores as gamepads.

This method is suitable for most types of gamepads, and does not require other additional programs to work.

Connection problems

Some types of joysticks require additional programs, without which they will not work. For example, the Wii controller requires a special Wiimote Controller application. Without it, the joystick will not work. You will also need to make additional settings in the menu of this application.

If the gamepad is wireless, you need to buy a receiver. You won't be able to launch TV without it.

Some Android models do not have bluetooth. Such devices are rare, but they do occur. Try using Wi-Fi.

Don't forget that any gamepad requires a driver. It must be included with the gamepad (on disk). If it is not there, download it from the Internet and install it.

Troubleshooting

If we have a Wii gamepad, do the following:

1. You need to download and install the Wiimote Controller.
2. Now let's launch the application.
3. Click Init and Connect.
4. On the joystick, you must simultaneously hold down buttons 1 and 2.
5. We are waiting for the program to detect the gamepad.
6. Once detected, you need to check the box next to Wii Controller IME.

If the joystick still does not work, try updating the drivers; they may be outdated. Reboot your device.

To install joysticks on Android, you only need additional applications. There is no need to buy a new device or additional accessories. The main thing is that the gamepad is compatible with the system and that it is configured correctly.