Xbox One controller bluetooth spotty at best

Sadly, using the Xbox One controllers on PC via Bluetooth has been met with some issues. Bluetooth, while it works is spotty.

Have you tried to disable Bluetooth in Windows 10, and then turning it back on? I've had this issue in the past and once I've done this, I was able to use my controller again. Give that a try. Also, if I may recommend that you see about picking up the Windows
10 Xbox One wireless adapter. I say this I use this instead of Bluetooth on my Windows 10 PCs. That way I can use my Xbox One Elite controller nad no encounter the Bluetooth issues that have been reported.

No. The voice connector on the Xbox One controller is a proprietary input. Keep this in mind, though: both Nintendo and MS are using proprietary wireless protocols for their controllers that increase bandwidth and reduce latency. Sony is still relying on
Bluetooth, which is spotty. I would not base the PS4 experience on the Wii U experience with this information in mind. I would be worried because I have a good Bluetooth speaker and a tablet, and the quality is not great (certainly not as good as when I use
a wired connection).

Hello Carbon,

Thanks for posting on the forums. Best way to tell if the controller is Bluetooth or not.

On Bluetooth-supported controllers, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the face of the controller. On controllers without Bluetooth, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the top, where the bumpers are. Here is a

link to page I found on support there a picture showing the difference.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Brad

Hello welcome to the forum! You can try this:

Bluetooth

Xbox One Wireless Controllers may support connecting to your PC via Bluetooth. Your controller has this feature if it looks like the one on bottom in this illustration:

On Bluetooth-supported controllers, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the face of the controller. On controllers without Bluetooth, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the top, where the
bumpers are.

Notes

• Bluetooth requires a PC running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See Windows Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update.
• For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10.
• Bluetooth is supported on PCs, tablets, and laptops. It is not supported on mobile devices.
• Bluetooth does not support any attachments, such as headsets, chatpads, or the Xbox Stereo Adapter.
• We recommend connecting only one controller at a time using Bluetooth.

Follow these steps to pair your controller to your PC using Bluetooth:

1. Make sure you have updated your PC to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See Windows Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update.
2. For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10.
3. Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button.
4. Press the controller Connect button for three seconds and release.
5. On your PC, select Start, then Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
6. Turn on Bluetooth so your PC can discover Bluetooth devices.
   
   1. Select Xbox Wireless Controller > Pair.
   
   For help with Bluetooth, see Connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller.
   

Is it possible to use the headphones via 3.5 mm jack connected to XBOX controller when the controller is connected to PC via bluetooth?

Hi,

I'm afraid not, it's a limitation of using Bluetooth to connect the controller to a PC:

Take from the
official support link

Things to keep in mind:

·
For best performance, update your controller.

·
Bluetooth is supported on PCs, tablets, and laptops. It is not supported on mobile devices.

·
Bluetooth doesn’t support attachments such as headsets, chatpads or the Xbox Stereo Adapter.

·
We recommend connecting only one controller at a time using Bluetooth.