Xbox controller won't connect to my PC

I tried connecting it with a cable to my Xbox and it won't detect it. I also tried to connect it wirelessly to my phone and it connects but the white light on the controller keeps flashing, and it won't do anything. It only works when I connect it with a cable on my pc. It doesn't work on any other device wired or wireless.

The controller is able to be connected with my smartphone, but it won't connect to the PC. I insist on the fact that this is happening since I updated the firmware.

That doesnt make any sense. Why would you design a bluetooth protocol on your own OS that didnt auto connect?

It should auto connect. My controller does.

The only time my Xbox One controller won't auto connect is when I've connected it to my gaming PC via USB to charge the battery. After this I have to re-sync the controller. But I only have to do this for the duration of the battery charge. My controller
auto syncs first time from Windows boot up.

The issue is that the controller has two wireless protocols. It does not use Bluetooth with the wireless gaming receiver, or when connected to an Xbox console.

If your controller won't auto connect then there must be something wrong with your Bluetooth hardware on your PC. Have you tried a Bluetooth dongle to test this out?

So I bought an Xbox elite controller second hand, practically brand new but without a receipt.

I already have a basic controller which works perfectly fine over bluetooth so I know it's not my laptop however the Elite controller can't be discovered.

It works perfectly fine while wired and the weird thing is it connects perfectly fine to an Xbox One.

key points

Elite controller is not discoverable through pc, mac or phone whereas my other controller is.

It is up to date with the latest firmware.

Works perfect on a xbox and only work on pc while wired.

Seems in perfect condition but no receipt so I can't send it in to be fixed.

If anyone had any ideas I'd love to hear it, been searching the internet and not found anything that works.

Thanks in advance

Has to be a bluetooth controller

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