Windows 10: Issues connecting Bluetooth controllers

I have a new Windows 11 PC. I am trying to connect an XBOX controller and PS4 controller using Bluetooth not at the same time. Both controllers work fine using USB cables. I was able to connect these controllers to my old PC using Windows 10.The XBOX controller paired with Windows 11. If I connect it through Bluetooth, it will connect and disconnect constantly. My PS4 also seemed to pair correctly. If I turn the controller on, I get a prompt to pair it. I click yes, and it gives me a message that it was successful, but then the controller shuts off immediately.I don't know where to start to

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Can’t connect Xbox one controller to pc

Hello SubieTY,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Initially, we need to pair the device to show up in the list while connected through Bluetooth. Check with the below mentioned steps and see if it works.

• I would suggest you to check with the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article on -
  
  Connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller.
  
  
  
  
• You may also follow the steps from the below article to connect a controller to a Windows 10 PC -
  
  How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a Windows PC.
  

Hope it helps.

Mala S

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Unable to connect ps4 controller via bluetooth, only shows up as "input"

Hi Freddy,

The issue may occur due to configuration setting. In order for us to assist you, please answer the questions below:

• Were there any changes prior to the issue?
• Have you tried contacting the manufacturer if there was a built in Bluetooth controller to connect your device?

To isolate the issue, we suggest to check this article:
Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10: FAQ. It contains troubleshooting steps if you are having issue with Bluetooth.

We look forward to your response.

 

Bluetooth: Issue connecting Wii Controller (Wiimote)

I have recently installed an Ekobuy Bluetooth v4.0 USB dongle, and installed the latest CSR Harmony drivers.

All appears to work fine, but I am having an issue in connecting my Wii Controller to my PC. The Bluetooth software is discovering it fine, but when I try to add the device, it asks for a pairing code.

According to all information I can find, the Wiimote it relatively unique in the fact that it has no pairing code. Every webpage I can find tells me to "click next" or "click skip", but I don't seem to have that option.

I'm not sure how to proceed - I know I had it working a few years ago, on a different PC, in Windows 2000, but I am now stuck at this screen:



As you can see the 'Next' button is grayed out, and cannot be clicked unless there is some input in the pairing code box. This is hugely frustrating, because everything is working, it's just a 'design flaw' preventing me from connecting my Wiimote.

I thought I'd drop this on the forums here, to see if anyone has any insight or suggestions on how I can get this working - I know there are some very clever and experienced people here...