Series X controllers will not connect unless plugged.

BenEmergy · Oct 22, 2023

Notice the "s" in "controllers" in the title. This is happening for all 3 xbox series X controllers I owe.

Controller firmware has been updated. Batteries are fine. Xbox series x console all up to date. If tried powercycling the console. Full shut down and plugged to a different power source. Changed HDMI cables (god knows why I did).

This started happening of the last year. I can never boot it from the controller wirelessly anymore. At first, I though it was my two initial controllers so I bought a 3rd one (for guest), firmware updated as well. I bought because I can still get the controller to work wirelessly but only if I turn it one while being plugged into the console -- and sometimes struggle with thay as well. I do have to mention that the only way to update controller's FW is to leave it plugged in. If it's wireless, at 13-14%, it turns off on its own.

Very very frustrating. My Xbox live gold and ultimate is about to end this month (after 3 long and good years). Really thinking about making the move to Sony because I don't even really play the games on ultimate pass, I just got it back when the upgrade to it was 1$.

Thanks.

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Tomm_A

Hello BenEmergy,

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Tomm_A

Hello BenEmergy,

Greetings!

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

It appears that the Xbox controllers can't be connected wirelessly to your Xbox Console. Let us check and see on what we can do to help resolve your concern in a timely manner.

We would like to ask few questions to help us isolate the issue further.

1. With the three Xbox Controllers, are all these controllers are Xbox Wireless controllers or of different type?

2. Are those controllers not connected wirelessly to Xbox console since the first time it was used to connect to your Xbox Console?

For the meantime, here are the ways to connect your Xbox Controllers wirelessly:

Connect the Xbox Controllers wirelessly using Xbox app accessories.
Connect the Xbox Controllers using the pair button.

For the complete steps, see the article through this link: Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your console | Xbox Support

We look forward to your response. Kindly let us know, if there is any misunderstanding or clarifications of our description by sending us a reply.

Sincerely,

ryanstokes53

Can't connect the controllers unless the plugged in and keep connecting and disconnecting to xbox live

Jamie1993

Hello, I´m Jamie. an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

I am sorry your facing an issue with the Series X.

Can you confirm whether it is the controller not connecting to the Series X or the Series X not connecting to the TV?

Time Lady

Are you attempting to connect an xBox console or a controller?

If a console then it isn’t possible unless you have a HDMI in connection either on the laptop or a monitor - on a laptop the HDMI is just for connecting to an external monitor.

To connect a controller then connect either via Bluetooth or plug if wired plug in to a USB socket.

Series X controllers will not connect unless plugged.