A new update has dropped for Xbox One owners, introducing a range of additions to the console for the summer. Among these features is support for Mixer's new co-streaming functionality, custom gamerpics and a somewhat overlooked feature known as "controller linking." Here's how to take advantage of the feature on your console today. What is Controller Linking?

Fundamentally, controller linking is a feature designed to further streamline the Xbox One start-up process. By attaching your Xbox Live account to a certain gamepad, a single press of the Xbox button is all that's needed to sign into your Xbox One console. While auto sign-in is still an option on start-up, controller linking a personalized solution, best suited for multiple users on a single console. By linking accounts to their own individual controllers, friends and family members can quickly jump into a game without the intricacies of the existing sign-in system. It should be noted that controller linking is configured on a local, per-console basis, and can't be used to sign into accounts on new consoles. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more How to use Controller Linking for Xbox One