Xbox controller not connecting to laptop

Hello, I'm Felipe and I'm an independent Community Expert, and I'll do my best to help you.

Here are the steps you can follow to connect multiple Xbox controllers to your laptop:

Install the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows on your laptop: The Xbox Wireless Adapter allows you to connect up to 8 Xbox Wireless Controllers to your laptop without the need for a USB cable.

Turn on the Xbox controller: Press and hold the Xbox button on the controller until the controller turns on.

Put the controller in pairing mode: Press and hold the sync button on the top of the controller until the Xbox button begins to flash rapidly.

Connect the controller to your laptop: Go to your laptop's settings, select "Devices," and then select "Bluetooth & other devices." Your laptop should now discover the Xbox controller and you can select "Pair" to connect the controller to your laptop.

Repeat steps 2-4 for each additional controller: You can connect up to 8 Xbox controllers to your laptop.

Launch the game you want to play: You should now be able to use multiple controllers to play games on your laptop.

If you're still having trouble connecting multiple Xbox controllers to your laptop, it's possible that there could be an issue with the Xbox Wireless Adapter. Try resetting the adapter and attempting the steps above again. If you continue to experience issues, you may need to contact Xbox support for further assistance.

So if I understand you correctly, you are streaming from your console to your laptop, and you have your controller connected to the laptop with your earbuds connected to the controller?

How is your controller connected to the laptop? Via MicroUSB cable or via the Xbox wireless adapter for Windows 10?

this is a known common issue. a few things that worked for me.

1. connect the controller to the laptop rather than xbox. i use the xbox wireless apadter so i can wirelessly connect my controller to the laptop.

or

2. start the xbox then load the game. once in the game start the xbox app and start streaming it to your laptop. then resync the controller to the xbox. this works 8 out of 10 times.

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.

have you tried having the xbox controller connected to the laptop?