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Google Stadia Users: Stadia Controller Update: Unlock Bluetooth Mode

35 250 January 13, 2023 at 01:40 PM in Video Games Stadia
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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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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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robomax
01-14-2023 at 10:34 AM.
01-14-2023 at 10:34 AM.
Quote from Hawaiiana :
I remember buying into their NEXUS line of tablet. I got burned so badly with their stuff, that it took 5 years before I tried another Google product and when I did, I got their Google Pixel6. And it was riddled with so many stupid bugs. Never again.

Been using Google Pixel Pro 6 with 0 bugs since it came out. Maybe you just needed a replacement.
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itzTHATguy
01-14-2023 at 10:40 AM.
01-14-2023 at 10:40 AM.
Quote from AlpineM3 :
Use it with my PS5 would be great
Dual Sense controller kills my hands. Would love some more third-party options.
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01-14-2023 at 10:40 AM.
01-14-2023 at 10:40 AM.
Quote from nikoli707 :
We're going to lose YouTube, Gmail, and Android all in the span of a few years. Google cancels everything.

Ok.... that's dumb
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01-14-2023 at 10:43 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ji_mestone

01-14-2023 at 10:43 AM.
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What's the status on refunds? Werent they only to Google store credits that expired nearly immediately?

They were refunded to the original form of payment. One refund of mine was from Google store credit and it expired in like 3 days. Ended up expiring on me because I couldn't find anything to spend it on. The rest I was refunded to my credit card.
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01-14-2023 at 10:53 AM.
01-14-2023 at 10:53 AM.
I've been living under a rock because I have never heard of a Stadia.
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shouthouse
01-14-2023 at 10:54 AM.
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I've been living under a rock because I have never heard of a Stadia.

You have.
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01-14-2023 at 11:02 AM.
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is it too late to buy and get refund?
Yep, they stopped selling them a while back.
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01-14-2023 at 11:16 AM.
01-14-2023 at 11:16 AM.
Quote from robomax :
Been using Google Pixel Pro 6 with 0 bugs since it came out. Maybe you just needed a replacement.

Same here. Had it since launch and no bugs
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01-14-2023 at 11:16 AM.
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Rep to them for handling the shutdown so graciously.
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Bigshowmofo
01-14-2023 at 11:27 AM.
01-14-2023 at 11:27 AM.
This is going to be my dedicated steam deck controller now.
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F-Zero
01-14-2023 at 11:43 AM.
01-14-2023 at 11:43 AM.
Excellent! Going to use the controller to finally start Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch.
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z3razerviper
01-14-2023 at 11:43 AM.
01-14-2023 at 11:43 AM.
Quote from itzTHATguy :
Dual Sense controller kills my hands. Would love some more third-party options.
Playstation controllers have always hurt my hands. the ps4 was the first one that was alright but still not great. Xbox and even 8bitdo controllers are much easier for long periods of tiem.

I may try this on my gamecube I just installed a blueretro internal adapter in that.
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CuriousDoesThisWork
01-14-2023 at 11:45 AM.
01-14-2023 at 11:45 AM.
compatibility question : does that mean you could potentially use this with steam and ipad without a wire for steam and arcade games?
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01-14-2023 at 11:47 AM.
01-14-2023 at 11:47 AM.
Quote from robomax :
Been using Google Pixel Pro 6 with 0 bugs since it came out. Maybe you just needed a replacement.
The pixel 6 has been a great phone but to say its bug free is a stretch ....the last android 12 update totally screwed up bluetooth for cars luckily android 13 came 2 to 3 weeks later and fixed most of the issues.
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