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Google Stadia Users: Stadia Controller Update: Unlock Bluetooth Mode

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Google is offering Google Stadia Users: Stadia Controller Update to Unlock Bluetooth Mode in Stadia Controllers for Free.

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  • Note, click "Switch to Bluetooth Mode" to begin the Update
About this Update:
  • Switching to Bluetooth mode downloads a software update
  • System requirements: Chrome 108 or newer
  • Once you switch your controller to Bluetooth mode, you can't change it back to use Wi-Fi on Stadia. You can still play wired with USB in Bluetooth mode.
  • You can switch to Bluetooth mode, check the controller mode, and check for Bluetooth updates until Dec 31, 2023.
F.A.Qs:
  • How do I pair my controller using Bluetooth?
    • After switching your controller into Bluetooth mode, press and hold the "Y + Stadia" buttons for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The status light will flash orange.
    • Then, go to the device you want to play on and pair your controller in the settings. Once paired and connected, the status light on the controller will turn solid white.
  • List of Supported Devices
  • For Additional F.A.Qs, click here.

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  • Refer to forum thread for discussion from the community regarding this offer. -slickdewmaster

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Edited January 17, 2023 at 05:19 PM by SliQwick
Awesome news from Stadia team, they are adding the Bluetooth functionality on the controller.


update: the tool is here:


https://stadia.google.com/controller/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Stadia/c...utm_conten
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Wow, big ups to google for doing this. I had seen it recommended by the community but to see them listen is pretty awesome.
Hey there Stadians.

You might have seen one last game arrive on Stadia today. It's a humble ❤️ thanks ❤️ for playing from our team.

Find it here: https://stadia.google.com/game/worm-game

In addition, many of you have expressed the desire to enable Bluetooth on the Stadia controller. We have some good news: next week we'll be releasing a self-serve tool to enable Bluetooth connections on your Stadia Controller. We'll share details next week on how to enable this feature.

https://community.stadia.com/t5/S...rue#M34875
R.I.P Stadia. Man, it's sad how Google products expire so fast.

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01-13-2023 at 02:49 PM.
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Glad I didn't throw my controller on ebay
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01-14-2023 at 09:52 AM.

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01-14-2023 at 09:52 AM.
Bluetooth Support: There's a self-serve tool coming next week that will enable Bluetooth on the Stadia Controller. It means that most Stadia controller owners will have been effectively gifted a free Bluetooth controller thanks to Google's refunds.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/1...-last-game


Stadia's first–and–final game: "Worm Game is a humble title we used to test many of Stadia's features, starting well before our 2019 public launch, right through 2022," says Google in its listing for the newly published title. "It won't win Game of the Year, but the Stadia team spent a LOT of time playing it, and we thought we'd share it with you. Thanks for playing, and for everything."
https://stadia.google.com/game/worm-game​ [google.com]


Stadia Shutdown: 4 more days to play your games
Google Stadia is shutting down on January 18th at 11:59PM PT / 2:59AM ET on January 19th. Google has been refunding all Stadia software purchases from its streaming store and even hardware purchases made from the Google Store and expects most to be processed by the January 18th shutdown date.
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Hey there Stadians.

You might have seen one last game arrive on Stadia today. It's a humble ❤️ thanks ❤️ for playing from our team.

Find it here: https://stadia.google.com/game/worm-game

In addition, many of you have expressed the desire to enable Bluetooth on the Stadia controller. We have some good news: next week we'll be releasing a self-serve tool to enable Bluetooth connections on your Stadia Controller. We'll share details next week on how to enable this feature.

https://community.stadia.com/t5/S...rue#M34875
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01-14-2023 at 10:04 AM.
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I saw this article post last night. Good stuff glad to hear that the Bluetooth is coming.
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R.I.P Stadia. Man, it's sad how Google products expire so fast.
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Such a shame they shut down, I use my Stadia controller on GamePass ultimate now.
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Wow, big ups to google for doing this. I had seen it recommended by the community but to see them listen is pretty awesome.
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01-14-2023 at 10:14 AM.
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Wow. This is awesome (regarding the bluetooth for the controller). I just started using mine for Elden Ring but it's a PITA to have to plug in and use via USB.

(Not so much a PITA to play the game but a PITA when I accidentally catch the USB cable and yank it out of the controller)
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Does this mean they can be used with Switch?
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