Controller won't stay on after connecting to Xbox one console

Discus and support Controller won't stay on after connecting to Xbox one console in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; So my controller was working fine then one day I turn my controller on which automatically powers on my console, the power button light on controller... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Smoke18, Feb 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM.

  1. Smoke18
    Smoke18 Guest

    Controller won't stay on after connecting to Xbox one console


    So my controller was working fine then one day I turn my controller on which automatically powers on my console, the power button light on controller does 2 slow flashes and shuts off. Console remains on my sign in screen but every time I turn controller on it keeps shutting back off. No it's not the batteries, I have more sense than that. So I went and bought another controller. Got home turned it on, did the pairing to Xbox then guess what, that controller is now doing exact same thing. I've tried using USB cable and all it did was vibrate my controller but nothing. Still won't power on and stay on and I can't do anything on my console because It just stays on my "who's playing today" sign in screen. What do I do?

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  2. Fl0ydPinkert0n Win User

    Controllers don’t stay connected or will connect to my Xbox one s

    It won't even stay sync even when connected to the console?

    Do you have another controller to test? Or do you know anyone else with an Xbox One where you could try your controller on their console?
  3. Georges C. Win User

    Xbox One controllers won't stay connected to the console?

    Hello, first it's a pleasure to be able to help you today.

    My name is welcome to the community.

    Hello Griffindor67, if you have a USB cabe, try t follow the procedures bellow.

    First remove the batteries from the controller and for 1 minute keep pressing all the buttons on the controller and moving the knobs.

    After you're done, plug the USB cable controller into your console and turn it on.

    Look for controller updates in the Xbox accessories part, if you have an update available, do it.

    Then clear the cache on the console and check if the control has any updates to be made.

    1. Go to the Xbox press and hold the XBOX power button on the console for 10 seconds until it turns off

    2. Wait 10 seconds until it turns off

    3. Wait 1 minute with it off

    4. Turn it back on

    After the console restarts and I'm at the console start screen, put the batteries back in the controller, remove the USB cable and see if it back to normal.
  4. FunGamer Win User

    Xbox S Controller

    Same here. It will connect but it won't stay connected for very long. I have an Xbox One X but I'm sure the controller is the same.
  5. Mister Cazador Win User

    xbox one controller and kinect does not work

    Hi there

    Yeah I've literally tried everything with the controller ( all the troubleshooting steps, moving the console closer and away from other wireless devices including my router and still no luck) the controller won't stay connected even if i hold it a few inches
    away from the console. I cannot use the xbox app for my phone as that too gets dropped from the connection to my console.

    As for my kinect I've again tried all the steps that need to be taken in the guide and still no luck, the console does not stay on instant on and the console is not connected to a surge protector plug as I've read it will cause interference to the device
    (shorting out the power), the light on the kinect comes on and goes off and after a few minutes just stays on but is unresponsive, i go into setting, kinect, what kinect sees and it's a greyed out screen.

    Thanks
    For the issue with your Xbox One console, please try a

    soft factory reset
    of your console selecting the option to keep your games and content to avoid having to download them again. Any changes with this experience after that?
  6. XBF Steven R Win User

    Controller won't stay connected

    Hey there Pig!

    Sorry to hear that you're having problems with your controller.

    If I were you and if you haven't tried this yet, then I would suggest trying out the steps here on our support page entitled

    Troubleshoot your Xbox One wireless controller.
    It has a pathway specifically for if your controller disconnects randomly.

    When you get a chance, give that a shot and let us know how that helped out.

    Much Thanks !
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