Controllers won't connect to my Xbox 1 S during setup

Discus and support Controllers won't connect to my Xbox 1 S during setup in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Got a refurbished xbox one s from gamestop yesterday, but no controllers will connect to it. The light on the controller just flashes for a minute or... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by sw0rdly, Jun 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM.

  1. sw0rdly
    sw0rdly Guest

    Controllers won't connect to my Xbox 1 S during setup


    Got a refurbished xbox one s from gamestop yesterday, but no controllers will connect to it. The light on the controller just flashes for a minute or so and then turns off. I can't move past the setup screen. I got the warranty so gamestop might be able to fix it or get me a new one, but I really don't want to do that.

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  2. W_Hoek Win User

    Xbox One s problem connecting to Wireless Controller after last update

    I tried everything already in that guide.

    My Xbox One S controller is running firmware 3.1.1215.0.

    I can't tell if is it the controller or is it the Xbox One S.

    My feeling says it is cause by the Xbox One S update of last weekend, cause it was working before.

    And also, i did a hard reset and like i wrote before the controller was working wireless, till during the setup it did an update and a restart. After this i could not connect the controller wirelles anymore.
  3. SpoopyJlian Win User

    Upgraded to Xbox One S now surround sound no longer works (0x80bd0009)

    Thanks for getting back to me!

    I have both my console and soundbar plugged into my TV. My Xbox One S is connected to HDMI 1 and my soundbar is connected to HDMI 2 (ARC). It's the recommended setup.

    It's also the exact same setup as before with my old Xbox One.

    Again, with this setup I am not able to get surround sound on the S, which didn't happen with the non-S.
  4. This Wh1te Guy Win User

    No Picture/Sound with DirecTV - Sync Issues?

    I can't get my HR24 to connect to the xbox at all. I get picture and can watch through xbox but it has no voice controls and doesn't do anything during setup
  5. Obsessive Power Win User

    What doesn't my stupid controller work or play when it plugged in the wall but as soon as you plug it In to the xbox it works!!!!!¿¿¿ makes no sense bc the xbox gets it power from the wall

    Hi,

    If you're attempting to do what I think you you are, it won't work. As soon as you connect a cabled Xbox One or Series X|S controller to a different USB connector it will try to data sync/connect to that device and will disconnect from the previous device. This is why it is recommended that you charge the controller during play directly with the console.
  6. Francia J. Win User

    Series X won't connect during setup

    Hi, I hope you're doing great out there. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

    If it's not working on your house's WiFi, do you have a different network connection that we can try to use such as a mobile hotspot? This way we can check if it's an issue with the Xbox console itself or just a setting on your home WiFi.
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