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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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clsA
01-18-2023 at 12:48 PM.
01-18-2023 at 12:48 PM.
This is the best post I've seen today.
I had been using the controller via usb and had really been enjoying it
now it's 10x better at no extra cost.
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gorillatechman
01-18-2023 at 12:51 PM.
01-18-2023 at 12:51 PM.
Quote from TheZipper :
Is Stadia controllers worth picking up? Is Google going to release all the content then?
What content? The games?

The games on Stadia were third party.

Either you own them or you don't.

And for some games, like most Ubisoft games on Stadia, you got those added for free to your Ubisoft account if you had purchased them on Stadia.​

That's a pretty good deal. You buy the game, then you get refunded full price for the game, and then you get the game back again for free.
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Xamindar
01-18-2023 at 01:13 PM.
01-18-2023 at 01:13 PM.
Another reason Stadia failed......Google locked it down. This proves it IS possible for it to also be a bluetooth controller. I would have bought one if that was the case.....and then probably would have actually used the service as well.
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clarkkent733
01-18-2023 at 01:22 PM.
01-18-2023 at 01:22 PM.
Check this out to get a little more value out of Stadia https://www.polygon.com/23560661/...port-steam

Actually, never mind; you have to pay for the sequel game first to get the original game which previously was only available on Stadia.
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F-Zero
01-18-2023 at 01:48 PM.
01-18-2023 at 01:48 PM.
How do you get it to work with Nintendo Switch?
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rwinters
01-18-2023 at 02:03 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:03 PM.
Quote from F-Zero :
How do you get it to work with Nintendo Switch?

I'd also like to know this. I tried, but was unsuccessful.
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3JABO
01-18-2023 at 02:21 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:21 PM.
Quote from F-Zero :
How do you get it to work with Nintendo Switch?

Well, that's not on the attached list of supported devices, so....
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CalmHeart2
01-18-2023 at 02:21 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:21 PM.
nice. will be going through this thread a little later
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F-Zero
01-18-2023 at 02:35 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:35 PM.
Quote from 3JABO :
Well, that's not on the attached list of supported devices, so....
Oh - you mean:

Windows 10 and 11 + Steam
MacOS® 13 + Steam
ChromeOS
Android
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OutlawCecil
01-18-2023 at 02:37 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:37 PM.
Quote from Townie5Lax :
We're now posting about software updates on Slickdeals?! 🤦🏻 ♂️🤦🏻 ♂️🤦🏻 ♂️
I agree this should be a very rare thing, but this IS a "deal" worth mentioning on Slickdeals for sure.
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LightningSpeed
01-18-2023 at 02:37 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:37 PM.
I haven't got my refund yet. They attempted to refund a closed card. It was very difficult to contact Stadia, and they said the refund process is automated. I guess there is still a few hours to go. I hope they refund me today so I do not have to spend 2 hours trying to reach them, if possible anymore.
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krayzie13
01-18-2023 at 02:42 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:42 PM.
https://stadia.google.com/controller/ easy steps

They actually full refunded my bundle deal that I bought last year for $23 together with a chrome cast. It was a sweet deal.
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RonJables
01-18-2023 at 02:43 PM.
01-18-2023 at 02:43 PM.
I have been using the controller for plate up and learned I absolutely love the stadia controller. And then try to go wireless today? I'm happy
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