Xbox One S Controller Not Connecting

Discus and support Xbox One S Controller Not Connecting in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I have just bought the new Xbox One S for Christmas and the controller has been nothing but issues since day one. It never wants to connect. It does... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by BillionWig371, Jan 10, 2017.

  1. Xbox One S Controller Not Connecting


    I have just bought the new Xbox One S for Christmas and the controller has been nothing but issues since day one. It never wants to connect. It does work sometimes and I don't understand what I'm doing differently. I use tried multiple methods to make it
    connect and none of them seem to work. I use fresh batteries, tried to sync with the Xbox manually, and even plugged it in via USB and that doesn't even work. When I try with a USB it will vibrate letting me know that it connected, but when I press the Xbox
    button on the controller it will just continue flashing. I figured if the Xbox was off and I connected the controller with USB and try to turn the console on with the controller it would work because I used to do that with my 360, but nothing happens, the
    controller will flash, but not turn on the Xbox. HELP!

    :)
     
    BillionWig371, Jan 10, 2017
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  2. 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.
     
    Internet Expert, Jan 10, 2017
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  3. 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, Jan 10, 2017
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  4. EvertUK
    EvertUK Guest

    Xbox One S Controller Not Connecting

    Worse Controller Ever, I am sending mine back on warranty replace tomorrow as its drifting. Only 12 weeks old and its broken.
     
    EvertUK, Jan 11, 2017
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  5. Miss Bijoux
    Miss Bijoux Guest
    Hey there -

    Sorry to hear about the controller woes. Since you got your console around Christmastime, you should still be within your retailer's exchange/return window. I would consider returning the controller for a replacement as that is not expected behavior at all.

    Good luck!
     
    Miss Bijoux, 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. 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.
  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. Darksnake11sp Win User

    Xbox One Wireless controller on Windows 10 PC

    So it's not a new xbox one controller, since 2016 with the xbox one s, the xbox controller has the Bluetooth connection. Btw, is your controller official ?
  10. M3tal Daz3 Win User

    Help! Controller won’t connect to phone

    The Xbox One Controllers developed and certified with Apple’s MFi (Made For iPhone/iPad) certification will work with games that have implemented MFi Controller support. This is just like how Apple certifies other iPhones/iPad accessories, like Lightning
    cables.

    Some of these Controllers include an increase that locks your iPhone in place, allowing you to use the iPhone like a portable game console, holding the controller in your hands. Some drivers use MFi to a physical connection, so you need to connect to the
    Flash port on your iPhone or iPad. Though, only the most MFi drivers connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, such as a Bluetooth headset or keyboard.

    Now we see how an Xbox Controller to connect to your iPhone or iPad.

    First, you’ll need to insert the controller in pairing mode

    Now, turn on the Xbox wireless controller via the Xbox Button

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    Then open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and select Bluetooth.

    Click on the Controller to pair it with your device.

    Note: if you have to purchase to game for your iPhone so first you need to check controller supported device.

    If you’ve Jailbroken it, you can also try installing the “drivers for all” Cydia controller. It will allow the driver as MFi, as the controller function 4 Sony PlayStation activated as an MFi controller.

    connect Xbox one controller to your Android and IOS Device

    Many types of Controller support to your Android device

    By pressing the Xbox button turn on your Xbox Wireless Controllerhow to connect xbox one controller,xbox one controller ,how to connect xbox one controller to ipad, xbox one s controller ios, how to connect xbox one s controller to iphone, how to connect xbox
    one controller to android

    If you have wireless Bluetooth controller, you can pair with the android devices to putting it in pairing modes.

    Then turn on your Smartphone and go to the Bluetooth screen in setting app.

    Now enable your Bluetooth, now you can see the controller on Bluetooth pair.

    And now you can connect to the Xbox one controller with your Bluetooth and launch the game and start to playing

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    If you have an OTG cable, using that you can be connected 360 to an Android tablet with a wired Xbox Control standard, too. You can use this cable Buy elsewhere for only a few dollars on Amazon. Also the same type of cable allows you to use other USB devices
    such as USB flash drives with your phone or tablet.
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