Xbox One S Controller Bluetooth PC connect problem

Discus and support Xbox One S Controller Bluetooth PC connect problem in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Hi I am using Windows 10 x64, Kensington Bluetooth 4.0 USB adapter and a new Xbox One S Bluetooth capable controller with the latest firmware. In... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by myles786, Sep 28, 2016.

  1. myles786
    myles786 Guest

    Xbox One S Controller Bluetooth PC connect problem


    Hi

    I am using Windows 10 x64, Kensington Bluetooth 4.0 USB adapter and a new Xbox One S Bluetooth capable controller with the latest firmware.

    In device manager it appears as Generic Bluetooth Radio, Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator and Microsoft Bluetooth LE Enumerator.

    I am unable to pair the controller. The PC just keeps searching. It did find a device once called "Game controller" but was unable to pair.

    Any advice will be appreciated.

    :)
     
    myles786, Sep 28, 2016
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  2. Internet Expert
    Internet Expert Guest
    Does the Xbox One S console have Bluetooth Capability? I.E Bluetooth Headsets

    There is no Bluetooth radio component in the Xbox One S console itself.

    The controllers connect to the Xbox One S the same way the controllers connect to the original Xbox One: proprietary RF. You could technically connect an Xbox One S controller to an original Xbox One, and an original Xbox controller to the Xbox One S.

    The Bluetooth functionality in the new Xbox One S controller is specifically made for connecting the controller to a Windows 10 PC with the "Anniversary" update, which has the drivers needed for the controller when connected via Bluetooth.
     
    Internet Expert, Sep 28, 2016
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  3. I WonderBang I
    I WonderBang I Guest
    Xbox One S Bluetooth Compatibility...

    The redesigned controller has added Bluetooth to make it easier to connect to a W10 PC. That is all. The Xbox One S does not use Bluetooth to connect to the controller.
     
    I WonderBang I, Sep 28, 2016
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  4. maxen
    maxen Guest

    Xbox One S Controller Bluetooth PC connect problem

    maxen, Sep 28, 2016
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  5. myles786
    myles786 Guest
    Thanks for replying!

    Same problem, even after doing what is suggested in your link above.

    "Game controller" does appear randomly but I am unable to pair.

    I suspect it has something to do with the driver for the Bluetooth dongle.
     
    myles786, Oct 31, 2018
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  6. Internet Expert Win User

    Does the Xbox One S console have Bluetooth Capability? I.E Bluetooth Headsets

    There is no Bluetooth radio component in the Xbox One S console itself.

    The controllers connect to the Xbox One S the same way the controllers connect to the original Xbox One: proprietary RF. You could technically connect an Xbox One S controller to an original Xbox One, and an original Xbox controller to the Xbox One S.

    The Bluetooth functionality in the new Xbox One S controller is specifically made for connecting the controller to a Windows 10 PC with the "Anniversary" update, which has the drivers needed for the controller when connected via Bluetooth.
  7. I WonderBang I Win User

    Xbox One S Bluetooth Compatibility...

    The redesigned controller has added Bluetooth to make it easier to connect to a W10 PC. That is all. The Xbox One S does not use Bluetooth to connect to the controller.
  8. Internet Expert Win User

    Can I use an Xbox One S controller on the Xbox One?

    Yes, absolutely.

    In case there's confusion, the Bluetooth part in the controller is only for connecting it to a Windows PC. Bluetooth is not used on the Xbox One S, as the console does not actually have a Bluetooth chip.

    The Xbox One S controller still connects to the console with the same wireless protocol as any standard Xbox One controller.

    It even works vice versa! You can also connect a regular Xbox One controller to an Xbox One S.
  9. Thorbjørn Jensen Win User

    Does the Xbox One S console have Bluetooth Capability? I.E Bluetooth Headsets

    As far as i know the Xbox One (S) doesn't have Bluetooth. The new controllers having Bluetooth tech is for connecting to a PC.
  10. Internet Expert Win User

    Are xbox one controllers the same as xbox one s controllers?

    You can use a regular Xbox One controller on an Xbox One S console, and you can use an Xbox One S controller on a regular Xbox One console.

    All controllers connect to the Xbox console the same way, via proprietary RF.

    If you are confused because of the addition of Bluetooth in the Xbox One S, just know that Bluetooth is only built into the Xbox One S controller (there is actually no bluetooth functionality in the Xbox One S console itself). The Bluetooth in the controller
    is just a secondary method of wireless connectivity designed solely for connecting the controller to a Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth (without the need of a
    USB adapter). It connects to the Xbox One/One S the same way as the original controllers do.
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