Xbox One Controller not connecting to Steam Link

[alexander.frakes]

I just bought a Wireless Xbox One Controller and I can't connect it to my Steam Link. I go to settings Bluetooth and it shows up after I press the sync button on the controller. Steam Link says it's connected but the controller won't stop blinking after Steam Link says its connected. My steam link is updated to the latest version which is build 794. I updated my Wireless Xbox One Controller to the latest firmware version. I tried a factory reset but that didn't work at all. Can someone please tell me why I can't connect my Xbox Controller to my Steam Link?

[_I_]

hold the xbox button to turn off the controller
use another controller or k/m to navigate to the link bt menu
hold ((( + xbox to turn it on in bt pairing mode (so it will not try to sync with other devices first)
finally in the link menu select the xb controller and pair

its easy to identify bt compatible xbox controllers
if the face place around dpad, joys and buttons also goes around th exbox button it supports bt
if the plastic aroudn the xbox button goes around the top edge to l/r shoulder buttons, it does not support bt

[alexander.frakes]

That’s what I was doing to connect it to Steam Link but it’s not working. I know that it supports Bluetooth that’s the reason why I bought it. The problem is after Steam Link says it’s connected the controller won’t stop blinking rapidly. Then after it stops blinking Steam Link says it’s paired with the controller. Also even though Steam Link says that it’s connected I can’t control Steam Link with the controller at all. I updated the firmware on my Xbox Wireless Controller to 5.5.2641.0 using the Xbox Accessories app on my PC. Should I have not done that I kept it at the firmware it was at before I updated it? The model of my controller is 1914. What can I do to fix this problem and connect my controller to Steam Link?

[Harry Balzahnia]

I also have a BT-capable "XBox Wireless Controller" I'm having the exact same experience as OP. The Steam Link recognizes the controller, and briefly connects but the controller's light continues to blink, and after a few seconds the Link shows the status go from 'connected' to 'paired', and eventually the status message disappears entirely. The same controller is recognized by and connects to my smart TV, but when the Steam Link app connects to my computer, it's mis-identified as an Xbox 360 controller and all of the buttons and axes are mapped incorrectly.

[Hardtale]

Which XBOX controller do you have?

The newest one (with the share button) isn't fully compatible with the Steam Link via BT. Steam support said they are waiting for a fix from MS. Works fine with a cable.

The XBOX ONE controller is fully BT compatible.

[SnacK]

Same here. Xbox One Series X controllers not working with Bluetooth. I don't really think using a cable is a fix in 2021.

[_I_]

Originally posted by SnacK:

Same here. Xbox One Series X controllers not working with Bluetooth. I don't really think using a cable is a fix in 2021.

blame m$, they wont give out the bt control codes for the series controllers

[SnacK]

Originally posted by _I_:

Originally posted by SnacK:

Same here. Xbox One Series X controllers not working with Bluetooth. I don't really think using a cable is a fix in 2021.

blame m$, they wont give out the bt control codes for the series controllers

They are working on NVIDIA shield. I don't really care who is at fault or not. Valve is a big player, they should be able to make this work.

[Davidoff]

Originally posted by SnacK:

Same here. Xbox One Series X controllers not working with Bluetooth. I don't really think using a cable is a fix in 2021.

Just a heads up, they are called Xbox Series X controllers. Drop the One

[Harry Balzahnia]

Originally posted by Hardtale:

Which XBOX controller do you have?

The newest one (with the share button) isn't fully compatible with the Steam Link via BT. Steam support said they are waiting for a fix from MS. Works fine with a cable.

The XBOX ONE controller is fully BT compatible.

I have the most recent version (AFAIK) with the single-piece front bezel and the share button. The packaging, and the badge inside the battery compartment, simply call it the "XBox Wireless Controller", which is also what it appears as when connected via BT to a windows computer. I was able to use my windows tablet running Steam to connect to the controller and use in-home streaming, so that's something. Sounds like I just have to set up a RPi steam link (if it can recognize the controller) or possibly make a mini-PC to replace the Steam Link.

[_I_]

pair the controller to the tablet
(go to the tablets bt menu, hold ((( on the controller to put in pairing mode, and pair)
run the link app, make sure the controller works and begin streaming

[Nilzor]

Still a problem? I read a 5 year old Reddit thread that claimed it would work with the wireless adapter if you first configured with the PC, then plugged it into the steam link. Can anyone confirm that before I spend another $25?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/5mt4jf/steam_link_and_xbox_wireless_adapter_does_it_work/dc87b2s/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

[_I_]

the wireless adapter is only needed for non bt controllers

https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02bWHJeLGraOEdsVxYCSDhn-1.fit_lim.size_768x.jpg

[Nilzor]

I wouldn't be considering wireless adapter if BT worked against steam

[slouken]

Originally posted by Nilzor:

I wouldn't be considering wireless adapter if BT worked against steam

Have you tried the latest beta build? You can switch to the beta in the System settings, and we've added experimental support for Xbox Series X bluetooth connections.

[angry missle]

Originally posted by slouken:

Originally posted by Nilzor:

I wouldn't be considering wireless adapter if BT worked against steam

Have you tried the latest beta build? You can switch to the beta in the System settings, and we've added experimental support for Xbox Series X bluetooth connections.

This dosent work either. Same problem as OP.