How do I make my Xbox controller discoverable?

Press and hold the Pair button  on the top of the controller (the raised button). The Xbox button  on the controller will flash more rapidly—this means your controller is searching for a PC. On your PC, press the Start button , then select Settings > Devices (on Windows 11: Settings > Bluetooth & devices).

Why is Xbox controller not discoverable?

Toggling Bluetooth off and on again in Windows often resolves the problem where you don't see your controller on the list of available devices. You should also pull the batteries from your controller and put them back in, without a USB cable connected.

Why is my Xbox controller not showing up in Bluetooth?

To resolve this issue, restart your controller: Power off the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button  for 6 seconds. Press the Xbox button  again to power it back on.

How do I reconnect my Xbox One controller to Bluetooth?

If the controller is connected to a Bluetooth device, double-press the Pair button  and the controller will immediately reconnect with the last Xbox console it was paired to. Then, to switch back to the paired Bluetooth device, press and hold the Pair button  to start pairing mode.

Why isn't Bluetooth detecting my Xbox controller?

To resolve this issue, restart your controller: Power off the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button  for 6 seconds. Press the Xbox button  again to power it back on. Connect your controller to your PC using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.

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Why isn't my Xbox controller popping up on Bluetooth?

Update your controller software with a cable

If directions to update your controller don't appear automatically, press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system, then select Settings. Under Devices & connections, hit Accessories. Then choose your controller.

Why can't my phone detect my controller?

Start by making sure your phone is discoverable by Bluetooth devices. Open Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is enabled. From the same menu, select Pair new device, then follow the specific instructions to make your controller discoverable.

Why won't my Xbox controller show up on my phone?

If your Xbox One controller isn't working with your Android phone, you can try the classic trick of getting your phone to forget the controller, before re-pairing it. To unpair your paired controller. go to “Settings -> Connected devices -> See all”.

Why is my controller not connecting and blinking?

The batteries are low. Just plug in your controller to recharge its internal battery. Once it's charged, the blinking will stop.

Why is my Xbox controller paired but flashing?

Why does my Xbox controller keeps blinking and disconnecting? It could be that you have too many devices connected to your gaming console, your controller needs new batteries, a recent firmware update was buggy, or there are problems with syncing.