Controller for xb1 won't turn on

Hi, I'm Luis a Xbox user just like you. Thanks for reaching out us here.

Unfortunately If it doesn’t work when connected to your console with a USB cable, your controller needs to be replaced.

Seems like they are ashamed of it on XB1 also as the big reveal that Major Nelson spoke of turned out to be shown on PC with XB1 controllers. With only 20 stations' 12 of which where empty.

Hi there,

I too am interested in this: the XB1 should send discrete power On and Off commands, not simply power toggle. What's the latest news on this issue?

Also, I have a few suggestions for the Xbox One Developers/Team:

1) Assuming XB1 is in Instant-On mode, saying "Xbox On" should turn on the console only. Saying "Xbox Everything On" or "Xbox All On" should turn on everything (XB1 console, TV, cable/set-top box, A/V receiver, etc.). Similarly for Off.

2) Using the controller, pressing the Xbox button (or holding the Xbox button for a short time--e.g., 1 sec) should turn on XB1 console only. Holding the Xbox button for a longer time (e.g., 3 secs) should cause everything to turn on (e.g., XB1 console,
TV, cable/set-top box, AVR, etc.). When holding the Xbox button to turn off, there should be three options: turn off console, turn off controller, or turn everything off (e.g., console, TV, box, AVR, controller, etc.)

3) Perhaps, there should also be separate commands for turning on or off each individual device. For example "Xbox TV turn on" and "Xbox TV turn off"; "Xbox Cable Box turn on" and "Xbox Cable Box turn off"; "Xbox, AVR turn on" and "Xbox, AVR turn off", etc.

Thanks for reading!

I have this same issue. It usually starts while I am playing Cod Ghosts extinction mode. Everything is working fine until the batteries in my controller die. After I plug the controller back into the xb1, I can hear the sound from the game through my stereo
headset after a couple seconds. However, I can't hear the other people or they can't hear me. I have tried muting and unmuting them through the game options, but that doesn't fix it.

Simply turning off the controller and turning it back on does not fix it.

Simply turning off the XB1 does not fix it.

Turning off the XB1 by holding my finger on the power button for several seconds (hard reset?) and then turning it back on does seem to fix it.

Have you tried changing the batteries? If the issue persists, you will need to have it replaced. To know more on how you can do so please access => Request an Xbox controller replacement | Xbox Support.