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Xbox One controller to PC via bluetooth

  • 01-09-2020 02:32PM
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Anyone running an xbox one controller wirelessly to PC with a bluetooth dongle? I've two dongles - both came with wireless mouse/keyboard sets. I assume these are generic bluetooth dongles in that they see a smart TV and wireless IP camers. However they don't see the xbox one controller when I set it up to pair. Oddly my phone's bluetooth sees it just fine. Do I just need a better dongle?


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  • #2
    JoyPad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭JoyPad


    I was in the same boat, trying to connect my Elite controller to the PC via BT.
    I had an older BT adapter, which worked fine for music, but didn't work with the Elite.
    I purchased a newer adapter, and it worked. My guess is that the Elite wanted BT 4.0 or something, and the old dongle didn't support it.

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  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Never thought about the bluetooth version - you're spot on I'd say. Thanks.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I seem to be jinxed. Seems like I got a dead bluetooth 5 dongle. The internal blue led illuminates but no sound alert when connected, Xbox controller still not seen by PC.


  • #5
    Kolido
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,441 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Anyone running an xbox one controller wirelessly to PC with a bluetooth dongle? I've two dongles - both came with wireless mouse/keyboard sets. I assume these are generic bluetooth dongles in that they see a smart TV and wireless IP camers. However they don't see the xbox one controller when I set it up to pair. Oddly my phone's bluetooth sees it just fine. Do I just need a better dongle?

    Are you sure they are BT dongles? The majority of wireless keyboards and mice don't use BT


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