Any NEW solution for the Xbox button Light? (controller)

[Green Cat]

As I wrote in the title, any NEW solution? Because I won't cut the wires inside or cover it (especially since it doesn't help with battery consumption) and I have not found any other solution. PS: If this issue is not a big deal for you, please just move on without adding such comments, thank you!

As an example: if you connect the controller to an Xbox (I don't have one, that's why I'm asking) and turn off the brightness of this light from settings -> what will happen if you connect the controller to Steam again? Will the light stay off?



And just to be sure everyone is on the same page:

The Xbox controller has a big button in the middle with an Xbox icon on it. That one has an intense light, that not only is distracting at times but also costumes more battery life.

Using an Xbox you can reduce the brightness (according to a video I saw). However, there is no such solution if the controller is used to play on Steam (not even in settings -> controller -> preferences)

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

So, after breaking down (and finding a deal for 65% off) for the Xbox Elite 2 Series controller which can dim the brightness, turn off the middle button illumination, and change the color per profile used (up to 4 quick switch). Although the cost is up there, these controllers are built far better than the original controller One and the tension on the analogs can be changed in tightness to the xBox 360 or in-between 360 and One. So, yes, the elite controllers have middle button illumination control.

[tintingaroo]

Escrito originalmente por Snypir:

Escrito originalmente por tintingaroo:

It's not hard really, I think it's the way I've tried to describe things, not so concise :D There are many branching thoughts in my mind :D
Going via Control Panel is good because you can get visual feedback of what hint is created, its value etc and easily remove it - perhaps I'll make a vid of that method - but this is another way if you wish to try:

Is there a way to dim the brightness when playing games that do not use Steam? Games from other launchers, for example. Or would I have to add the game as a non-Steam game? Would be cool if there was a way to override the brightness in Windows' built-in controller support

With what we have, Steam's part is complete once the LED is dimmed - can quit Steam if you want. As long as the controller remains connected/powered-on the setting will persist.

[Snypir]

Escrito originalmente por tintingaroo:

With what we have, Steam's part is complete once the LED is dimmed - can quit Steam if you want. As long as the controller remains connected/powered-on the setting will persist.

Thank you.

[Kilgore Trout]

Guys are hilarious... Don't get me wrong, I certainly had to find out if it was possible, but as soon as the wall became apparent the duct-tape came out as the hero, once again...

Aluminum tape I like better...

Now, back to gaming...

[NutmeatSalad]

Escrito originalmente por tintingaroo:

It's not hard really, I think it's the way I've tried to describe things, not so concise :D There are many branching thoughts in my mind :D
Going via Control Panel is good because you can get visual feedback of what hint is created, its value etc and easily remove it - perhaps I'll make a vid of that method - but this is another way if you wish to try:

1. Quit Steam
   
   
2. Run the Admin command prompt:
   Windows key + R, type: cmd, press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
   The command prompt window should read Administrator in the top left.
   https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2958182935&fileuploadsuccess=1
   
   
3. Copy-paste into the Command Prompt window:

   SETX SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_XBOX_ONE_HOME_LED 0.1 /M

   Press Enter to execute it.
   
   (0.1 = the dimmest setting we can choose. For reference, 0.4 = the normal brightness. 0 = completely off.)
   
   
4. Start Steam
   
   
5. Connect controller

If you don't get the Administrator command prompt we can see what happens with the hint set as a User variable instead System variable:

1. Quit Steam
   
   
2. Run command prompt:
   Windows key + R, type: cmd, press Enter
   
   
3. Copy-paste into the Command Prompt window:

   SETX SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_XBOX_ONE_HOME_LED 0.1

   Press Enter to execute it.
   
   (0.1 = the dimmest setting we can choose. For reference, 0.4 = the normal brightness. 0 = completely off.)
   
   
4. Start Steam
   
   
5. Connect controller

If the light doesn't dim, see if this changes anything:
1. Enable Xbox Configuration Support (Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings)
2. Disconnect->reconnect controller.
3. Restart Steam if still regular brightness.
4. Disconnect->reconnect controller.


There is another hint that may need to be set but see how thing go.


If SDL can change the settings then technically Steam can as well. There may be reasons they can't/don't want to do so - may be things depend how it works, if it impacts something else etc.

Escrito originalmente por Kaw-Mekachiss:

Escrito originalmente por tintingaroo:

It's not hard really, I think it's the way I've tried to describe things, not so concise :D There are many branching thoughts in my mind :D
Going via Control Panel is good because you can get visual feedback of what hint is created, its value etc and easily remove it - perhaps I'll make a vid of that method - but this is another way if you wish to try:

1. Quit Steam
   
   
2. Run the Admin command prompt:
   Windows key + R, type: cmd, press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
   The command prompt window should read Administrator in the top left.
   https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2958182935&fileuploadsuccess=1
   
   
3. Copy-paste into the Command Prompt window:

   SETX SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_XBOX_ONE_HOME_LED 0.1 /M

   Press Enter to execute it.
   
   (0.1 = the dimmest setting we can choose. For reference, 0.4 = the normal brightness. 0 = completely off.)
   
   
4. Start Steam
   
   
5. Connect controller

If you don't get the Administrator command prompt we can see what happens with the hint set as a User variable instead System variable:

1. Quit Steam
   
   
2. Run command prompt:
   Windows key + R, type: cmd, press Enter
   
   
3. Copy-paste into the Command Prompt window:

   SETX SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_XBOX_ONE_HOME_LED 0.1

   Press Enter to execute it.
   
   (0.1 = the dimmest setting we can choose. For reference, 0.4 = the normal brightness. 0 = completely off.)
   
   
4. Start Steam
   
   
5. Connect controller

If the light doesn't dim, see if this changes anything:
1. Enable Xbox Configuration Support (Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings)
2. Disconnect->reconnect controller.
3. Restart Steam if still regular brightness.
4. Disconnect->reconnect controller.


There is another hint that may need to be set but see how thing go.


If SDL can change the settings then technically Steam can as well. There may be reasons they can't/don't want to do so - may be things depend how it works, if it impacts something else etc.

I've literally spent years suffering from the shine of that button, and using the unaesthetic solution of putting a piece of electrical tape. You really don't know how much I appreciate you taking the time to answer this thread.

It's a pity that all the people looking for the solution to this couldn't find this thread except by luck…

And of course, I confirm that it works perfectly, and the value 0.1 is absolutely easy on the eyes in a dark room.
I have pasted the line of code in a cmd with administrator privileges, I have entered Steam and enabled the advanced settings of the Xbox controller, restart the PC and the change is permanent.

It has worked with both of my controllers, one microUSB and the other USBC, by the way.


Fantastic, really, and thanks again for this.
You should start a Reddit thread about it, so hopefully more people can see it.



edit: As a funny detail, this same weekend I opened the USBC controller and painted the inside of the button with black nail polish (it didn't look quite right, it would have needed a second coat, and also, the light filters through the sides, like an eclipse). Next weekend I will open it again to clean it with acetone 😅

His post got me 99% of the way there, and you tell me to reboot actually got the light to change. Thanks to both of you for your awesome wisdom drops.

[Ld7]

Escrito originalmente por tintingaroo:

It's not hard really, I think it's the way I've tried to describe things, not so concise :D There are many branching thoughts in my mind :D
Going via Control Panel is good because you can get visual feedback of what hint is created, its value etc and easily remove it - perhaps I'll make a vid of that method - but this is another way if you wish to try:

1. Quit Steam
   
   
2. Run the Admin command prompt:
   Windows key + R, type: cmd, press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
   The command prompt window should read Administrator in the top left.
   https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2958182935&fileuploadsuccess=1
   
   
3. Copy-paste into the Command Prompt window:

   SETX SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_XBOX_ONE_HOME_LED 0.1 /M

   Press Enter to execute it.
   
   (0.1 = the dimmest setting we can choose. For reference, 0.4 = the normal brightness. 0 = completely off.)
   
   
4. Start Steam
   
   
5. Connect controller

If you don't get the Administrator command prompt we can see what happens with the hint set as a User variable instead System variable:

1. Quit Steam
   
   
2. Run command prompt:
   Windows key + R, type: cmd, press Enter
   
   
3. Copy-paste into the Command Prompt window:

   SETX SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_XBOX_ONE_HOME_LED 0.1

   Press Enter to execute it.
   
   (0.1 = the dimmest setting we can choose. For reference, 0.4 = the normal brightness. 0 = completely off.)
   
   
4. Start Steam
   
   
5. Connect controller

If the light doesn't dim, see if this changes anything:
1. Enable Xbox Configuration Support (Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings)
2. Disconnect->reconnect controller.
3. Restart Steam if still regular brightness.
4. Disconnect->reconnect controller.


There is another hint that may need to be set but see how thing go.


If SDL can change the settings then technically Steam can as well. There may be reasons they can't/don't want to do so - may be things depend how it works, if it impacts something else etc.

Any way to make this work via bluetooth ?

[Snypir]

Escrito originalmente por Ld7:

Any way to make this work via bluetooth ?

It works for me wirelessly, but I use the Xbox wireless adapter

[Ld7]

Escrito originalmente por Snypir:

Escrito originalmente por Ld7:

Any way to make this work via bluetooth ?

It works for me wirelessly, but I use the Xbox wireless adapter

I was thinking about buying the official adapter, could help me with a few questions?

Does it show the battery level correctly in Windows?
Does the controller remain paired if you connect it to another PC?
And does it overheat? I read some complaints about it

[Snypir]

Escrito originalmente por Ld7:

I was thinking about buying the official adapter, could help me with a few questions?

Does it show the battery level correctly in Windows?
Does the controller remain paired if you connect it to another PC?
And does it overheat? I read some complaints about it

1. Yes, the battery level displays for me in the Xbox Accessories app and Steam Big Picture mode. It's not detailed with a percentage but right now just says my battery is "Low".
2. I use the controller in bluetooth on my laptop and it still remains paired to my desktop via the dongle
3. I've had no issues with overheating - I just used the wireless adapter to play a 3 hour Cyberpunk session and the dongle is ever so slightly warm (as a flash drive may be during a file transfer). Never had any disconnects or overheats.

Hope this helps! Any other questions feel free to let me know.

[Ld7]

Escrito originalmente por Snypir:

Escrito originalmente por Ld7:

I was thinking about buying the official adapter, could help me with a few questions?

Does it show the battery level correctly in Windows?
Does the controller remain paired if you connect it to another PC?
And does it overheat? I read some complaints about it

1. Yes, the battery level displays for me in the Xbox Accessories app and Steam Big Picture mode. It's not detailed with a percentage but right now just says my battery is "Low".
2. I use the controller in bluetooth on my laptop and it still remains paired to my desktop via the dongle
3. I've had no issues with overheating - I just used the wireless adapter to play a 3 hour Cyberpunk session and the dongle is ever so slightly warm (as a flash drive may be during a file transfer). Never had any disconnects or overheats.

Hope this helps! Any other questions feel free to let me know.

Thank you for the answers!

I ended buying one online today, but I think I will cancel it because I am not convinced it's legit

It seems that it's rare to find the official adapter these days

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

The dongle should not overheat unless it is a cheap Chinese ripoff dongle...

[kiddy]

holy crap this work! even with a bluetooth connection series x on

[Prelude]

Escrito originalmente por kiddy:

holy crap this work! even with a bluetooth connection series x on

Really? Last time I tried I couldn't get it to work via bluetooth. Did anything change lately?

[I Kill Friendlies]

This doesn't work and I'm convinced nothing ever will

[Snypir]

Escrito originalmente por I Kill Friendlies:

This doesn't work and I'm convinced nothing ever will

It should work, it’s worked for nearly all of us here.