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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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Promoted 01-18-2023 by slickdewmaster | Staff at 11:07 AM View Original Post
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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Adelley
01-14-2023 at 11:50 AM.
01-14-2023 at 11:50 AM.
Kinda unheard of that a company is actually going the extra mile to listen to their customers O.o.
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Wavy-Nife
01-14-2023 at 12:22 PM.
01-14-2023 at 12:22 PM.
Quote from itzTHATguy :
Dual Sense controller kills my hands. Would love some more third-party options.

Just turn the adaptive triggers off. It's an option in every game. (Tho not sure why anyone would)
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Hawaiiana
01-14-2023 at 12:42 PM.
01-14-2023 at 12:42 PM.
Quote from robomax :
Been using Google Pixel Pro 6 with 0 bugs since it came out. Maybe you just needed a replacement.

Got it replaced. End up sending it back. After having as Samsung devices, the difference of smoothness of Samsung UI versus the flagship Google phone is a huge. Then there's those finger scanner that was so bad. I am not saying google phone sucks that bad, heck I wanted it so bad I even tried it. But yeah, it just didn't cut for me. I wanted that camera of Google. But Google's devices just don't age well on my experience.
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nilkilla
01-14-2023 at 12:53 PM.
01-14-2023 at 12:53 PM.
Quote from Hawaiiana :
Got it replaced. End up sending it back. After having as Samsung devices, the difference of smoothness of Samsung UI versus the flagship Google phone is a huge. Then there's those finger scanner that was so bad. I am not saying google phone sucks that bad, heck I wanted it so bad I even tried it. But yeah, it just didn't cut for me. I wanted that camera of Google. But Google's devices just don't age well on my experience.

My experience has been the opposite between Samsung phones (went through three s21s and couldn't get it right) and now the pixel 6 ( same phone now for a year with a pretty smooth overall experience).
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itzTHATguy
01-14-2023 at 01:08 PM.
01-14-2023 at 01:08 PM.
Quote from Taddy_Mason :
Just turn the adaptive triggers off. It's an option in every game. (Tho not sure why anyone would)
I don't have any problem with the triggers. It's just something about the controller shape that really strains my hands while playing God of War.
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itzTHATguy
01-14-2023 at 01:12 PM.
01-14-2023 at 01:12 PM.
Quote from z3razerviper :
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.
I remember straining my ring and little fingers on the PS4 handles bc they were so skinny. My hands adapted though. PS5 controller really strains my palms. I don't think my hands are ever going to get used to it.
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webtitan
01-14-2023 at 01:33 PM.
01-14-2023 at 01:33 PM.
I had one. threw it away because I thought it was crap. didn't get credits...
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zdiddy987
01-14-2023 at 02:29 PM.
01-14-2023 at 02:29 PM.
Just gave mine away to Goodwill last week...
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SeriousLlama437
01-14-2023 at 03:01 PM.
01-14-2023 at 03:01 PM.
In a world of proprietary e-waste and fake recycling programs, I'm beyond thrilled that a company is finding a way to be consumer friendly for a change. I would have been happy just having Bluetooth and no refund, but both?
My only question now is if the controllers are turning my kids into "the product" since they are free….. haha
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soldiersinx
01-14-2023 at 03:04 PM.
01-14-2023 at 03:04 PM.
My new years resolution was to stop playing video games. I exclusively played on Stadia. Wife thinks I'm doing a great job so far.
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balloonshark
01-14-2023 at 03:12 PM.
01-14-2023 at 03:12 PM.
If I would set up a retro gaming PC (or any PC for that matter) and use a USB bluetooth receiver or one built in the motherboard could the stadia controller be used with that receiver/PC?
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Shake-N-Bake
01-14-2023 at 03:44 PM.
01-14-2023 at 03:44 PM.
Quote from AlpineM3 :
Use it with my PS5 would be great

Why in the world would you want do that? The PS5 controller is way better. This doesn't do haptic feedback or adaptive triggers.
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errdayallday
01-14-2023 at 04:13 PM.
01-14-2023 at 04:13 PM.
Quote from ReactK :
R.I.P Stadia. Man, it's sad how Google products expire so fast.
Unfortunately due to Covid, it caused significant issue to Stadia
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murcielagoB
01-14-2023 at 05:02 PM.
01-14-2023 at 05:02 PM.
I sure they would come back in another form. The tech work but pricing isnt
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3pinephrine
01-14-2023 at 05:05 PM.
01-14-2023 at 05:05 PM.
Can't wait to pair one to my iPad and not have to keep switching my Xbox controller back and forth.
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