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3. Connect your device

Connect your device to the controller

3 Step setup: In power-off status, select the mode and power on again for booting. Click to Video
1.
Select gamepad mode per your device in the table.
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Bluetooth Name
Device/OS
LED indicated
Mode Switch*
S5 Bluetooth ID
Windows
Mac
Chromebook
LED #1 #5
Windows (2nd)
Shaks S5 xxxx Wind-Mac
iPhone
iPad
AppleTV
LED #1 #4
iOS (3rd)
SHAKS S5 xxxx iOS
Android (Mapping)
LED #1
Mapping (4th)
2.
Press the 'Power' button for 3 seconds. The default is Android mode. S5 remember the last selected mode until you change it.
3.
Press the 'Pairing button' on the front side for more than 3 seconds and find ‘SHAKS S5 xxxx ’ on the device & click to pair.
Tips)
S5 is not supporting Xbox, Switch, PS4 consoles.
In the same device, S5 is automatically pairing again whenever you use it again without the pairing process again (Auto-repairing)
S5 can be paired to one device per an exactly matched mode. If you wish to switch from one device to another, please delete previously log data from your device to de-activate its automatic repairing feature. And make a new pairing process.
The mode can be initialized by booting. During power-on status, the mode change is not validated. Once you change mode, please reboot it by power off and on again.
How to connect per each mode in detail process
Connecting with an Android Device
Connecting with a Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook
Connecting with iOS device
Connecting on Mapping Mode (for Android only)
Wired connecting with a USB Cable for Windows, Android device
1.
Connecting: Power off, then keep pressing ‘Pairing Button’, then connect to the host device using a USB cable (Sequence Important - 1st pressing and then power connect). The host device will detect the gamepad automatically.
2.
When completed: LED signals #2,3,4,5 turn off and #1 lights up.
Tips)
Recommended to use Windows 10 or later. If you are using Windows 7, please install “Xbox 360 driver” driver first on your PC that you can find on our website.
With USB C to USB C cable, you can use “wired mode” with a smartphone, connecting as "Xbox compatible gamepad". It follows X-input protocol.

Connect your device to the controller

Mode change can be done by pressing the "Select+L1" button or "hotkey". Please the LED indication in the below table. Click to Video
3 Step setup: In power-off status, press two keys simultaneously until booting. This setup is available from xxx 13 (Dec. 21, 2020) firmware. If you have an older version, please upgrade it via SHAKS Gamehub app. See below how to do 3 step setup.
1.
Select gamepad mode per your device in the table.
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S3 Bluetooth ID
Device/OS
LED indicated
Hot Keys*
S3 ID name
Android
Fire TV
Fire stick
Chromecast
Rasberry PI
AndroidTV
AOSP
LED #3 #4
Power + L1
S3 xxxx Android
Windows
Mac
Chromebook
LED #4
Power + Select
S3 xxxx Win-Mac
iPhone
iPad
AppleTV
LED #3
Power + Start
Xbox Wireless Controller
Android (Mapping)
Power + L1 + Select
S3 xxxx mapping
2.
Change mode of gamepad by key or press “Hot Key* ” The default is Android mode. S3 remember the last selected mode until you change it.
3.
Press the 'Select + Start' button for more than 3 seconds and find ‘SHAKS S3 xxxx ’ on the device & click to pair.
Tips)
- S3 is not supporting Xbox, Switch, PS4 console.
- In the same device, S3 is automatically pairing again whenever you use it again without the pairing process again (Auto-Pairing)
- S3 can be paired to one device per an exactly matched mode. If you wish to switch from one device to another, please delete previously log data from your device to de-activate its automatic repairing feature. And make a new pairing process.
- Mode can be initialized by booting. During power-on status, the mode change is not validated. Once you change mode, please reboot it by power off and on again.
How to use mode change in a sequential way: Press "Select+L1" button key together until LED on. Then, automatically its power becomes off. Power on again, press "Select+L1" button again for booting. And check the mode. If not it is not in the right model, repeat this process until you see the right LED position to match the mode you want to match. The mode will change sequentially from Android→Windows, Mac→ iOS→ Android Mapping.
How to connect per each mode in detail process
Connecting with an Android Device
Connecting with a Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook
Connecting iOS device
Playing on Mapping Mode (for Android only)
Wired connecting with a USB Cable for Windows, Android device
1.
Mode Set-Up: When the power is off, press the 'Start' button and connect to the host device using a USB cable (Sequence Important - 1st pressing and then power connect). The host device will detect the gamepad automatically.
2.
Check Mode: Check if all signals are off while the 'Power' button is on.
Tips)
- Recommended to use Windows 10 or later. If you are using Windows 7, please install “Xbox 360 driver” driver first on your PC that you can find on our website.
- With USB C to USB C cable, you can use “wired mode” with a smartphone, connecting as "Xbox compatible gamepad". It follows X-input protocol.

Connect your device to the controller

Mode change can be done by pressing the "Select+LB" button or "hotkey". Please the LED indication in the below table. The mode will change sequentially from Android→Windows/Mac→ iOS→ Android Mapping. Click to Video
3 Step setup: In power-off status, press two keys simultaneously until booting. This setup is available from xxx 12 (Dec. 21, 2020) firmware. If you have an older version, please upgrade it via the SHAKS Gamehub app. See below how to do 3 step setup.
1.
Find gamepad mode for your device in the table
Search
Bluetooth Name
Device
LED Status
Hot Keys *
S2 ID name
Android
Fire TV
Fire stick
LED #3 #4
Power + LB
S2 xxxx Android
Windows
Mac
Chrome
LED #4
Power + Select
S2 xxxx Win-Mac
iPhone
iPad
LED #3
Power + Start
Xbox Wireless Controller
Android (Mapping)
Power + LB + Select
S2 xxxx mapping
2.
Change the mode of the gamepad by key or press “Hot Key* ” The default is Android mode. S2 remember the last selected mode until you change it.
3.
Press the 'Select + Start' button for more than 3 seconds and find ‘SHAKS S2 xxxx ’ on the device & click to pair.
Tips)
- S2 is not supporting Xbox, Switch, PS4 console.
- In the same device, S2 is automatically pairing again whenever you use it again without the pairing process again (Auto-Pairing)
- S2 can be paired to one device per an exactly matched mode. If you wish to switch from one device to another, please delete previously log data from your device to de-activate its automatic repairing feature. And make a new pairing process.
- Mode can be initialized by booting. During power-on status, the mode change is not validated. Once you change mode, please reboot it by power off and on again.
How to use mode change in a sequential way: Press "Select+LB" button key together until the LED is on. Then, automatically its power becomes off. Power on again, press "Select+LB" button again for booting. And check the mode. If not it is not in the right model, repeat this process until you see the right LED position to match the mode you want to match. The mode will change sequentially from Android→Windows, Mac→ iOS→ Android Mapping.
How to connect per each mode in detail process
Connecting with an Android Device
Connecting with a Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook
Connecting iOS device (iPhone or iPad)
Playing on Mapping Mode (for Android only)
Wired connecting with a USB Cable for Windows, Android
1.
Mode Set-Up: When the power is off, press 'Start' button and connect to the host device using a USB cable (Sequence Important - 1st pressing and then power connect). The host device will detect the gamepad automatically.
2.
Check Mode: Check if all signals are off while 'Power' button is on.
Tips)
- Recommended to use Windows 10 or later. If you are using Windows 7, please install “Xbox 360 driver” driver first on your PC that you can find on our website.
- With USB C to USB C cable, you can use “wired mode” with a smartphone, connecting as "Xbox compatible gamepad". It follows X-input protocol.