My controller won’t connect to my laptop and I can’t find anything like this online.

PulseSilver · Feb 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM

My controller is blinking twice repeatedly and refusing to pair, even though it shows up on Bluetooth sometimes flickering on Bluetooth. I have an issue with the same light pattern, so I update it and it will connect, but there is no update. It had been working after I had just changed the batteries, but then after about three hours of use it stopped. I’ve had this controller for about 2 1/2 months and it’s not damaged and it’s been fine in the past.

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SmartLace1968

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues connecting your controller to your laptop.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Here are the troubleshooting steps:

Please re-sync the controller. Press and hold the pairing button on your controller until the Xbox button starts flashing rapidly.

On your laptop, go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices and select Add Bluetooth or other device.

Choose Bluetooth and select your controller from the list.

And then update bluetooth drivers. Kindly make sure your laptop's Bluetooth drivers are up to date. You can do this by going to Device Manager, expanding the Bluetooth section, right-clicking your Bluetooth adapter, and selecting Update driver.

Next is to clear bluetooth cache. Please do this on your laptop, go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.

Remove the Xbox controller from the list of paired devices.

Restart your laptop and try pairing the controller again.

If the wireless connection is still not working, kindly connect your controller to your laptop using a USB cable. This can help determine if the issue is with the wireless connection.

After that, check for Interference. There should be no other wireless devices causing interference with the Bluetooth signal. Kindly move your laptop and controller to a different location.

I am hoping that this will help you connecting your controller to your laptop successfully.

Thank you for your cooperation.

TiffanyBailey5

Yes, after like a day it was able to be loaded on but it won’t let me connect to live, so I still can’t play multiplayer or sync my achievements

ehatina

So when I get to that screen, everything shows up, but I can’t select anything. It’s like the controllers won’t work on that screen. But when I go back to the screen where you can shut the Xbox completely off, the controllers will work

ItsMePoppaCorn

did you ever find a solution to this problem I have the same problem now my xboxone won’t connect to anything not my iPhone or my uverse internet

CherAnayaHolman

After plugging in my controller you can hear it connecting but still can’t hear anything

My controller won’t connect to my laptop and I can’t find anything like this online.