A:AnswerTo set up the Xbox Wireless Controller + Wireless Adapter follow these steps here: https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-xbox-wireless-controller-to-pc.
A:Answerif u plug in controller directly to Xbox it syncs automatically. If not press little circle at the top of controller AFTER pressing same sync button on xbox console.
A:AnswerIt may work with a blue tooth 4.0 laptop
But there may be some signal interfere. It sometimes cuts in and out and looses the connection. Best to use the dongle it comes with.