XBOX Elite Series 2 Bluetooth Connectivity Issue on PC

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  1. Dr Soong
    Dr Soong Guest

    XBOX Elite Series 2 Bluetooth Connectivity Issue on PC


    I'm currently on my second replacement controller (that's three in all including the original that I bought in December). And this connectivity issue is driving me insane.

    Originally, it started happening whilst playing games like Nioh and GTAV. The controller would randomly disconnect and then reconnect again after a few seconds. But now what I've noticed since buying Battlefield 4 through Steam last week and playing multiplayer,
    is that I get really bad frame outs in the game and the controller actually freezes! The screen full-on freezes too and then the main light on the controller starts flashing. However unlike other games when similar behaviour was witnessed, this time it doesn't
    reconnect. You have to hold down the main button to power the controller down, then press it again to turn it back on. The only way to play without problems is to leave it connected via USB.

    This is a £160 controller and the Bluetooth doesn't appear to be working correctly at all. And yes, I've made sure that the firmware is up to date as there's been no new push through for months and months.

    Anybody else having similar issues to mine? What is going on with this?

    Thanks

    :)
     
    Dr Soong, Jun 17, 2020
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  2. SammyVS Win User

    Xbox 360 controller not working with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    I'm Samy an independent advisor. Welcome to the community. How are you?

    This controller does not support xCloud. These are the controllers you can use.

    Official Xbox controllers

    Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth or USB connection)

    Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 1 (USB connection only)

    Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Bluetooth or USB connection)

    Xbox Adaptive Controller (Bluetooth or USB connection)
  3. XBF Diego M Win User

    Xbox elite series 2, problems with bluetooth on PC

    Hi Karol,

    Thank you for posting on the Xbox forums.

    We are aware that the Elite Series 2 controller is having issues connecting via Bluetooth on the PC when other Bluetooth devices are connected at the same time and the issue is actively being investigated.

    To assist with the effort of investigating this issue, please also contact Xbox Customer Support and make a case with them to report this issue:

    1. Contact us here
    2. Select Xbox One
    3. Select See other options
    4. Select Payment & billing under Account management
    5. Select show contact options and go to step 4
    6. Select "Request a call from Support" if available within hours of operation or there should be a number for you to call and hours of operation for your region

    We thank you for the patience while the Xbox team works on a solution to the Elite Series 2 disconnecting via Bluetooth on the PC when other Bluetooth devices are also connected.
  4. Panda-in-yale Win User

    Elite Controller 2 Bluetooth issues

    My elite 2 when connected to PC via bluetooth loses connection and I am also experiencing sudden frame rate drops which I do not see when playing it with wired or keyboard or mouse. I did not had any issues with Elite 1 which connected via a usb
    dongle. I updated the controller and the bluetooth feature is broken. Anyone got it to work on PC via bluetooth without any issues?
    exactly the same issue here, have no problem with using my xbox one s controller on PC, but lots of disconnections and frame rate drops with elite 2
  5. Mae Sev. Win User

    Xbox elite series 2 wont connect to xbox accessories app on my pc

    Hello Yeddy Yordan,

    Thank you for sharing this with us and welcome to Xbox Forums.

    Based on the information you provided, it seems that you're having trouble connecting your Xbox Elite Series 2 controller to the Xbox Accessories app on your PC. There could be several reasons why your Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is not connecting to the Xbox Accessories app on your PC or through Bluetooth. Nothing to worry, we'll work on this together.

    Before we proceed, I will be asking you few questions to help us understand the concern further:

    1. Have you tried connecting the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller to a different PC or Xbox console to see if it connects?
    2. Have you checked if the USB-C cord you are using is working properly by trying a different cord?
    3. Have you tried updating the firmware on the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller through the Xbox Accessories app on your PC?
    4. Have you checked if your PC's Bluetooth is turned on and discoverable?
    5. Have you tried removing any other Bluetooth devices from your PC's Bluetooth settings to see if that helps the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller connect?

    In the meantime, please ensure that your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the Xbox Accessories app. You can check the system requirements on the Microsoft Store page for the app.



    Next, please try the following steps to troubleshoot the issue:



    • Make sure that your Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is fully charged. You can charge it using the USB-C cable that came with the controller.


    • Try connecting the controller to your PC using a different USB-C cable. Make sure that the cable is fully inserted into both the controller and the PC.


    • If the controller still won't connect via USB, try resetting the controller. To do this, press and hold the Pair button on the back of the controller for 3 seconds, then release it. The Xbox button on the controller should start flashing rapidly, indicating that it's in pairing mode.


    • If the controller still won't connect via USB, try connecting it to a different USB port on your PC.


    • If the controller won't connect via USB, try connecting it to your PC via Bluetooth. To do this, press and hold the Pair button on the back of the controller for 3 seconds, then release it. The Xbox button on the controller should start flashing slowly, indicating that it's in pairing mode. On your PC, go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, then click "Add Bluetooth or other device". Select "Bluetooth" and follow the on-screen instructions to pair the controller.


    • If the controller still won't connect via Bluetooth, try resetting the controller and your PC. To reset the controller, press and hold the Pair button on the back of the controller for 20 seconds, then release it. To reset your PC, go to Start > Power > Restart.

    If none of these steps work, please try updating the firmware on your controller. You can do this using the Xbox Accessories app on your Xbox console. Connect your controller to your console using a USB cable, then open the Xbox Accessories app. Select your controller, then select "Device info". If a firmware update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to update your controller.



    I hope this helps you with the issue for your Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.

    Kind regards,



    Microsoft Community Moderator
  6. XBF Diego M Win User

    Are Xbox Wireless Controller user remap profiles supported when connecting to Windows 10 PC via bluetooth? Works fine when USB

    Hi

    Thank you for posting on the Xbox forums. I'd be happy to answer that.

    Customizing user profiles on a Windows 10 PC is not supported via Bluetooth. Any Bluetooth capable Xbox One controllers will need to be plugged in via USB-C or through the Xbox Wireless Adapter if you want to customize and use custom profiles. The Xbox Accessories
    app will not detect your controller over Bluetooth connection.

    Use the Xbox Accessories app to customize your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2  

    Things to keep in mind:

    • The Xbox Accessories app is only available on Xbox One and Windows 10.
    • To configure the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, get the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (or later) and make sure your PC has the latest fixes.

      See how to get updates
      .
    • The Xbox Accessories app won’t detect your controller if you’re using Bluetooth to connect to your PC. Connect your controller using Xbox Wireless, or plug the included USB-C cable into the back of the Xbox Elite Wireless
      Controller Series 2 and plug the other end into your PC. For more info, see
      How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a Windows PC
      .

    I hope this helps!
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