trying to connect xbox1 game controller to PC

Hi Lisa, my name is Rodrigo. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

Are you having issues connecting it to your Computer?

What is happening?

Have you read this article?

https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-xbox-wireless-controller-to-pc

When connecting a controller to the xbox or pc, you can press the wireless button on the controller to sync the controller to the console or PC that you are trying to connect it to.

try the links

https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/how-to-connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc/

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc

hope this resolve youre problems

Hi and thanks for reaching out. I hope you’re doing well. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you and I'll be happy to help you.

If your Xbox controller is not connecting to your PC through a wire, there are a few possible reasons and solutions you can try. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve the issue:

1. Make sure your controller is properly connected to the PC.

- The controller should be connected to the PC using the included USB cable, and the cable should be securely inserted into both the controller and the PC.

2. Check for any loose connections or damaged cables.

- If the USB cable is loose or damaged, it may not be making a secure connection, which can cause the controller to not function properly. Try using a different cable to see if that resolves the issue.

3. Make sure the controller is charged.

- If the controller's battery is low, it may not be able to connect to the PC properly. Try charging the controller for a few hours and then try connecting it again.

4. Check for any updates for the controller.

- If the controller's firmware is out of date, it may not be able to connect to the PC. To check for updates, follow these steps:

Go to the Xbox Accessories app on your PC.

Select the controller from the list of connected devices.

Select the "Firmware version" option and follow the on-screen instructions to update the controller's firmware.

5. Restart your PC and controller.

- If all else fails, try restarting both the PC and the controller and then try connecting the controller again. This can often resolve any temporary issues that may be causing the problem.

The Xbox1's optical port has to be turned on in settings. If I remember correctly, I haven't tried because my headphones are connected to TVs optical port, but now that Xbox1 multitasks very well I will use netflix on Xbox1 and connect my soundbar back to
the TVs optical port, and headphones to Xbox1s optical since I only use when gaming. Hope this helps