How is this still not a solved issue: XBox Controller ($200) won't connect with Bluetooth...

Hello, My name is Jesse. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

I'll suggest you report this as a feedback to the Xbox insiders subreddit. If this gets enough up votes, it will be considered as something people want and a change will be more likely in the works.

You can leave the feedback here feedback.xbox.com

HI MachinimistLuke,

Thanks for reaching out to the forums!. Were sorry about the Bluetooth issues your having but I would like to recommend you have a look at the Xbox Support concerning Bluetooth issues and connections to attempt to solve your specific issue. Connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Support

I have the same issue, contacted Microsoft support and they said the update must not have worked... I've tried multiple windows updates and Bluetooth driver updates but the Bluetooth still randomly disconnects. Very frustrating to have an unreliable $200+
controller...

Hello Shadow,

Thanks for reaching out to the forums. We understand you are having issue with controller. Here is a

guide for Bluetooth. There are pictures that show how to tell if your controller is Bluetooth or not. Not all Xbox controllers are Bluetooth.

On Bluetooth-supported controllers, the plastic around the Xbox button
 is part of the face of the controller. On controllers without Bluetooth, the plastic around the
Xbox button  is part of the top, where the bumpers are.

Thanks,

Brad

That doesnt make any sense. Why would you design a bluetooth protocol on your own OS that didnt auto connect?

It should auto connect. My controller does.

The only time my Xbox One controller won't auto connect is when I've connected it to my gaming PC via USB to charge the battery. After this I have to re-sync the controller. But I only have to do this for the duration of the battery charge. My controller
auto syncs first time from Windows boot up.

The issue is that the controller has two wireless protocols. It does not use Bluetooth with the wireless gaming receiver, or when connected to an Xbox console.

If your controller won't auto connect then there must be something wrong with your Bluetooth hardware on your PC. Have you tried a Bluetooth dongle to test this out?