Windows 10: Xbox Series X controller automatic connection PC with cable

Hi,So I bought a beautiful blue new Xbox series X controller, and I'm connecting it with my PC with a cable. I dont have an Xbox anymore since I'm a fulltime PC gamer.When I connect the cable, the controller works perfectly, but... When I reboot my computer, the controller isn't automatically connected.. I have to disconnect the cable from the controller, and connect it again to make it work again.. Isn't there any way to make sure the controller is automatically turned on when I have my PC on? I know it's a small thing to do, but doing this every time I go on my PC is getting on my nerves..T

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Xbox Series S controller not staying connected

There are two ways to use the controller wirelessly
1. Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10
2. Bluetooth

Which way are you connecting it?

I use my Xbox Series S controller using Bluetooth. When I first got it it was unstable this way. Updating the firmware solved that problem.

Once in a while when I turn on the controller the light keeps flashing (not paired) even though the Windows settings says it should be. In the Setting>Devices I have to

• Select the Xbox wireless controller
• Select Remove the device
• Restart the pairing on both the PC and controller

Once it is paired again it is OK

Connecting the Xbox wireless controller using a USB wired connection should be automatic with Windows 10. Once connected you can use the Xbox Accessories App (from Microsoft app store) to test it and update the firmware if needed.

Note I also found the following:

• The controller does not need the battery when connected with a USB cable. (it will even work with the battery removed).
• To use with a wired cable do not press the Xbox button to turn it on. With the cable connected the light will come on using power from the USB connection.
• However, I have found that taking out the battery does cause the controller to forget its pairing with the PC. That means it needs to be repaired with the PC if a wireless connection is desired.

 

Xbox series x/s controller connected to PC via Bluetooth but not working

The new Xbox series x/s controller is successfully connected to windows 10 PC via Bluetooth. the device is showing connected in Bluetooth settings but it is not being recognized in games. Also, it is not being recognized in the Xbox accessories app.

When connected via USB cable it is working and I was able to download the latest drivers and firmware from the Xbox accessories app.

• I have made sure I have all the latest updates (Windows 10, Version20H2)
• updated xbox controller firmware through usb connection (Firmware version 5.5.2641.0)
• used Bluetooth troubleshooter
• Disconnected, removed, re-paired, and restarted PC and Xbox controller multiple times.
• tried updating drivers from device manager but the drivers were already up to date
• I have Bluetooth keyboard and headphones that are connected to the same PC, they work flawlessly (made sure I had only 1 connection at a time)

 

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