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Xbox One Wireless Controller Not Connecting

With the Xbox One Wireless Controller, you can enjoy a gaming experience that is both comfortable and immersive. However, if your controller stops connecting to your computer, it can be very frustrating. Fortunately, there are several solutions you can try to get your controller working again. Before going into the details, it’s always advisable to check if the common causes for non-functionality are your issue first.

Common Causes:

  1. Wireless Connectivity Issues: Check if other wireless devices are connecting properly- if they are not, it may be an issue with your Wi-Fi network or router.
  2. Low Battery: Ensure that the batteries in your controller are fresh. If they are weak, the controller may not have enough power to connect.
  3. Bluetooth Connection Problems: Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your computer and that the controller is in pairing mode.
  4. Outdated Drivers: The drivers for your Xbox One Wireless Controller may be outdated. Updating them may resolve the issue.

Solutions:

Updating Drivers:

Updating the drivers for your Xbox One Wireless Controller is a simple process that can be done in a few steps.

  1. Press the Windows key + X.
  2. Select Device Manager.
  3. Expand the Xbox Wireless Controller category.
  4. Right-click on Xbox Wireless Controller and select Update driver.
  5. Click on Search automatically for updated driver software.
  6. If an update is available, it will be installed automatically. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer and try connecting the controller again.
    1. Manually Installing Drivers:

      If you are unable to update the drivers for your Xbox One Wireless Controller automatically, you can try installing them manually. To do this, you will need to download the latest drivers from the Microsoft website.

      1. Go to the Microsoft website and search for Xbox One Wireless Controller drivers.
      2. Download the latest drivers for your operating system.
      3. Once the download is complete, run the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions.
      4. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer and try connecting the controller again.

      Power Cycling the Controller:

      If you have tried updating the drivers for your Xbox One Wireless Controller with no success, you can try power cycling the controller. This will reset the controller and may resolve the connection issue.

      1. Turn off the controller.
      2. Unplug the controller from your computer.
      3. Wait for 30 seconds.
      4. Plug the controller back into your computer.
      5. Turn on the controller.

      Conclusion:

      If you have tried all of the solutions above and your Xbox One Wireless Controller is still not connecting to your computer, you may need to contact Microsoft support. For local Mississippi customers, we can schedule a repair at your location. We offer limited lifetime guarantees on all our parts and labor- and offer postage-free mail-in repairs.

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