Does the One controller need line of sight to the console to work?

Discus and support Does the One controller need line of sight to the console to work? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Basically I would like to know, if I buy a One for my office, can I tuck it away somewhere. The setup. I'm at my desk facing forward. The desk is an... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by SinuousPillow23, Jul 7, 2014.

  1. Does the One controller need line of sight to the console to work?


    Basically I would like to know, if I buy a One for my office, can I tuck it away somewhere.

    The setup. I'm at my desk facing forward. The desk is an L shape, so I sit at a bit of an angle, normally facing into the L like a normal L desk. To the left of the desk is a wooden/pressboard cabinet, the One could fit in any of the drawers. If I put
    it there, will the wireless controller work? What about if the drawer is open when using?

    Thanks

    :)
     
    SinuousPillow23, Jul 7, 2014
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  2. Xbox One controller range

    MrChomperoni the spec on the xbox one controller would be line of sight is 30ft.
     
    SilentGamer895, Jul 7, 2014
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  3. Old Guy 75
    Old Guy 75 Guest
    Does OneGuide channel change need line of sight?

    Thanks. Seems I need to find an IR extension cable and run it from the Xbox to the STB in the equipment closet.
     
    Old Guy 75, Jul 7, 2014
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  4. Does the One controller need line of sight to the console to work?

    Hi SinuousPillow23,

    No the controller doesn't need line of sight to work, and should work in the setup you mentioned.

    I would be concerned about airflow around the console if you used it in a draw though!
     
    ColinNeighbour, Jul 8, 2014
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  5. badboyfa
    badboyfa Guest
    It's all a mystery how the controller works, I can tell you it's very good at disconnecting frequently and randomly.
     
    badboyfa, Oct 31, 2018
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  6. badboyfa Win User

    Does the One controller need line of sight to the console to work?

    It's all a mystery how the controller works, I can tell you it's very good at disconnecting frequently and randomly.
  7. ColinNeighbour Win User

    Does the One controller need line of sight to the console to work?

    Hi SinuousPillow23,

    No the controller doesn't need line of sight to work, and should work in the setup you mentioned.

    I would be concerned about airflow around the console if you used it in a draw though!
  8. aka saldana Win User

    Xbox One s controller just blinks after turning on console, have to pull power plug to re-sync

    Are you playing at a location where the controllers line of sight with the console is being blocked? Not that the controller necessarily needs direct line of sight, but it can objects like a desk or coffee table could be a potential culprit.
  9. SilentGamer895 Win User

    Xbox One controller range

    MrChomperoni the spec on the xbox one controller would be line of sight is 30ft.
  10. StevenBM Win User

    control issues

    Does it work through the smart glass app? If anything is blocking The IR line of sight I've found that control can be hit or miss, but for some reason it always seems to work when I use the smart glass app.
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