Windows 10: Xbox One Controller no longer working via bluetooth

for awhile now ive been using my xbox controller to play games on my pc via bluetooth, never had a problem with it until a month or two ago when my controller says its connected in bluetooth settings but doesnt work in game, any game. very strange that this randomly started happening. ive tried disconnecting reconnecting, it works via usb, ive updated the controller on the xbox itself. nothing has worked for me, can anyone help?

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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

 

Xbox Controller in Windows

Hey there Tomas

Thanks for reaching out!



I suggest that you try updating
your Xbox One controller. To do this, kindly follow the steps provided on the links below:

• How
  to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10
  
• Connect
  and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller
  
• Troubleshoot
  update issues with your Xbox One Controller
  

If the issue persists, I strongly
recommend contacting our Xbox Customer Support
for further troubleshooting steps.



Kindly update us with the results.

 

Xbox One controller not found on Windows 10 through Bluetooth?

Hi Edmund,

Let us help you isolate if this is an issue with your Xbox one controller or Windows 10 PC.

We suggest that you check and perform the steps listed on how to connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox
One Wireless Controller.

For additional information, please check out this link.

Hope the above information helps.