So how do you switch your elite controller back and forth from different devices to windows 10?

Discus and support So how do you switch your elite controller back and forth from different devices to windows 10? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Been trying to figure out the most efficient way of doing this. The xbox has a sync button to resync a controller but my surface book (or any pc I'm... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by ViperMagma, Nov 5, 2021.

  1. ViperMagma
    ViperMagma Guest

    So how do you switch your elite controller back and forth from different devices to windows 10?


    Been trying to figure out the most efficient way of doing this. The xbox has a sync button to resync a controller but my surface book (or any pc I'm assuming) does not. So do you have to unpair and repair each time in the blue tooth settings or is there something simpler I am missing where I don't have to unpair?

    And I have the elite so it doesn't have that cool swap functionality of the series controllers.

    Looking for an answer with experience, not speculation. Thanks

    :)
     
    ViperMagma, Nov 5, 2021
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  2. Francia J. Win User

    So how do you switch your elite controller back and forth from different devices to windows 10?

    Hi ViperMagma, I hope you're doing great out there despite the issue that you're experiencing. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regards to your concern.

    The Xbox Wireless Controller that comes with Xbox Series X|S includes a feature that allows for quickly switching between a paired Bluetooth device and an Xbox console. If the controller is connected to a Bluetooth device, double-press the Pair button, and the controller will immediately switch its connection to the last Xbox console it was paired to. Then, to switch back to the paired Bluetooth device, press and hold the Pair button to start pairing mode. The controller will automatically connect to the Bluetooth device you were just using while it also searches for new devices – just in case you want to connect a different Bluetooth device or Xbox. If it doesn’t find a new device nearby in pairing mode, it will remain connected to the previous Bluetooth device.

    As of the moment, the said feature is not yet available on Xbox Elite Series 2. But what I always do is make sure that when you turn on your devices such as PC or Laptop, the Bluetooth is turned off then turn the controller on first before turning on the Bluetooth for it to automatically reconnect.
  3. Optical10 Win User

    Xbox One controller broken by Windows Anniversary Update

    My Xbox elite controller just stopped working yesterday on a recently purchased laptop but already had the anniversary update on it so I can't roll back to the previous version of Windows 10.

    I've noticed now that in the device and printer section of the Control Panel I've got a Xbox 360 controller for Windows entry which isn't present on another version of Windows 10 install on my desktop PC so this laptop now has two entries the elite controller
    and the Xbox 360 controller in Control Panel.If I disabled the Xbox 360 controller entry I get functionality on the elite controller but on a restart Windows the 360 controller reappears in Control Panel and in device manager.

    Strange thing that for a week since I've had this new laptop everything was working fine in, now steam doesn't recognise the elite controller and windows hasn't done an update so how's this happened?
  4. XBF Chris J Win User

    The Xbox Elite controller cannot be updated (Message: There was a problem updating your controller)

    Hello PJCriger,

    Thanks for posting here on the Xbox forums. Is this the Elite controller series 1 or 2? On pc, you would need to make sure that the Xbox companion app, the Xbox beta app (if you have it) and

    Windows are all updated
    to the most recent update.

    Aside from that, i recommend trying out a different USB cable, along with different USB ports on your devices to attempt to update your elite controller again.
  5. Mister Maka Win User

    Imposible to pair Xbox One controller

    Hey there Archacs!

    Sorry to hear about the controller trouble. If you type in devices your Windows search bar and select Devices, do you see the controller under Bluetooth devices? If so, try removing the device from there and adding it back to your PC. Let us know how it goes
    :)
  6. XBF Amber M Win User

    Elite Controller update erforderlich [Translation - Elite controller update required]

    Hi Helmut,

    Thanks for keeping us updated with your reply. Since you have updated your PC to the latest Windows build, if you're having trouble

    updating the Elite controller using the Xbox Accessories app
    , then there may be an issue with the app itself if it isn't allowing you to update the controller. You may wish to run the App troubleshooter to see if there may be something with the app itself
    that requires a "fix". Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store

    In regard to configuring your Elite controller, you would need the Xbox Accessories app for that as well: Use the Xbox
    Accessories app to configure your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller


    If you continue to experience issues updating or configuring your Elite controller using your Windows 10 PC, then you may need to attempt to do so from a different PC or an Xbox One console.

    I hope that this helps a bit more and please let us know the results.
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