Xbox one S controller has stopped connecting via Bluetooth (shows up in available devices)

Discus and support Xbox one S controller has stopped connecting via Bluetooth (shows up in available devices) in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; Sorry to post a new question about this but I cannot find anyone having the exact same issue as me. For months I had been using my xbox one S... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by Meatshield, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. Meatshield
    Meatshield Guest

    Xbox one S controller has stopped connecting via Bluetooth (shows up in available devices)


    Sorry to post a new question about this but I cannot find anyone having the exact same issue as me.

    For months I had been using my xbox one S controller happily with my windows PC over bluetooth. Randomly some time ago it stopped working on my computer, and also on my flatmates computer. Using it wired ended up being fine but now we have a new TV I'd love
    for the bluetooth to work again. Now that I'm revisiting the problem I see that alot of other people had their controllers stop working, but a controller firmware update fixed the problem. My controller has been updated and still won't work. It shows up in
    the bluetooth options now but endlessly says "connecting" without ever actually connecting. It also now works on my flatmates computer which is frustrating.

    Apart from updating the firmware, removing the device from my devices list (both in device manager and also from bluetooth devices) I have also tried re-installing my bluetooth drivers.

    Please help!

    :)
     
    Meatshield, Oct 15, 2018
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  2. BraydonUltra64
    BraydonUltra64 Guest
    Xbox One S controller won't connect to Windows 10 Via Bluetooth & Just Shows Up As "input" On List

    My Xbox One S controller won't connect to my Windows 10 PC anymore via bluetooth. When searching for devices, it just shows up as "input" with a controller icon but it used to show up as "Xbox Wireless Controller" before. Everything is up-to-date including
    controller firmware & bluetooth drivers. I have also restarted my PC many times. I have also tried adding it via control panel with no luck.
     
    BraydonUltra64, Oct 15, 2018
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  3. 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, Oct 15, 2018
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  4. Geth
    Geth Guest

    Xbox one S controller has stopped connecting via Bluetooth (shows up in available devices)

    Geth, Oct 15, 2018
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  5. Geth Win User

    Xbox one S controller has stopped connecting via Bluetooth (shows up in available devices)

  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. Kingtut1990 Win User

    Blue tooth headset and XBOX 1S

    The Xbox One S Controllers have the ability to connect via Bluetooth to OTHER devices (like a PC, or mobile devices), but when connected via Bluetooth, they can't transmit game sound.

    So unfortunately, you can't use your Samsung Galaxy Buds on your Xbox console directly.
  8. denizdemir2 Win User

    Unable to connect Turtle Beach stealth 600 2nd gen to xbox, can anyone please help?

    Hi,

    I have xbox one s and bluetooth controller. I couldn't manage to pair my bluetooth headset (sony wh-1000xm3) with bluetooth controller. (Since BT devices can not be connected with CONSOLE via bluetooth, I try to connect BT headset with CONTROLLER).

    How can I pair BT headset and controller?

    Thanks for your reply.
  9. FearedNightmare Win User

    Connect Controller to xbox through PC

    Hello

    When streaming your Xbox One to your W10 PC you can just connect your controller to your PC and play like this. W10 should have the controller drivers ready to go already, just connect your controller via a USB cable or via Bluetooth (Bluetooth is only available
    if you have the new controller which comes with the Xbox One S)
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