Xbox One Controller Bluetooth Pairing Issue

First reported on r/techsupport on June 27, 2026.

Users are experiencing issues with pairing their Xbox One controller with their Windows PC. The issue is caused by a compatibility problem with the controller's Bluetooth driver. Users can try updating the controller's firmware and reinstalling the Bluetooth driver to resolve the issue.

What it looks like

• Controller not pairing
• Bluetooth not working

How to fix it

1. Update the Xbox One controller's firmware.
2. Put the controller in pairing mode.
3. On your Windows PC, go to Settings.
4. Click Devices.
5. Click Bluetooth & other devices.
6. Select the Xbox One controller to pair it.

Affected products

• Xbox One Controller
• Windows PC

Sources

• Xbox One controller suddenly not bluetooth pairing to Windows PC (running 12th Gen Intel Core) after working issue-free for the past week — reddit:r/techsupport

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