Game controller not connecting wirelessly to console
Your controller either has a low battery, is not in pairing mode, or has drifted out of wireless range. We will charge the controller, restart both the controller and console, and put it back into pairing mode. This fixes most connection problems in under 5 minutes.
Game controllers connect to consoles wirelessly using a special pairing system. If your controller stops connecting, the wireless link has been broken by either the controller running out of power, the pairing being lost, or the controller being too far from the console. We will charge the controller, reset both devices, and pair them again.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Trying to pair a controller with a low battery. it needs at least 20 percent charge to pair successfully
- Not waiting long enough for the console to fully restart. the Bluetooth chip needs time to reset
Signs you need professional help
- If you have charged the controller fully, restarted the console, and unpaired and re-paired but the controller still will not connect, give us a call and we will check if the Bluetooth chip needs replacing.
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