Google Stadia Controller

Translation missing: ar.<ul> <li>Wi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Headset jack: 3.5mm headset jack for headsets with or without a microphone</li> </ul> <ul> <li>USB: USB-C port for charging, wired gameplay, and accessories such as USB-C headsets. HID-compliant</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Weight: 268g</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Dimensions: 163mm x 105mm x 65mm</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Google Assistant: Google Assistant button to trigger the microphone</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Capture button: Quick access to image and video capture</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Battery: Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Stadia controller." src="https://wd.imgix.net/image/8WbTDNrhLsU0El80frMBGE4eMCD3/ntu2C8y08oDDQf6oMhF2.jpg?auto=format"></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Images of the Google Stadia GDC 2019 booth and its controller." src="https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/03/19/controllers-1553022110817.png?crop=16:9&width=888"></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Top view of Stadia controller with Menu, Capture, Assistant, Options, Left Bumper, Right Bumper, Left Trigger, and Right Trigger highlighted" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wwS7OsWcZzQcV8cI1FxmJmcCNk7kp7dQpxSm-0bY0VjdVCDNwKXxx-FT3cZf2bpJ6xo=w895"></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Stadia controller with direction pad, direction sticks, face buttons, status light and Stadia button highlighted" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MCkLIndhf2VyzKp8FG-6yfJ7su2cWRR83UP3mKiFqKUf97xOFHUiYIC6jtVHcAIA1fc=w895"></div> <p class="align-center"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qWaKcYc0b4_-4KtjHDHiTzM1hS3pDb9L4rYl83C8dX_Te7c_qh50Rze2M_jsCkssXPc=w895" width="auto" height="auto" alt="Bottom of Stadia controller with the microphone, headset jack and label plate highlighted." data-mime-type="image/png" data-alt-src="//lh3.googleusercontent.com/qWaKcYc0b4_-4KtjHDHiTzM1hS3pDb9L4rYl83C8dX_Te7c_qh50Rze2M_jsCkssXPc" data-outlined="true" class=""></p> <h2>How to Connect:</h2> <ul><li>If you want to convert your Stadia Controller to Bluetooth, all you need to do is follow the step-by-step instructions below.</li></ul> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="930" height="654" src="https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoogleStadiaController.jpg.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-24077" srcset="https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoogleStadiaController.jpg 930w, https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoogleStadiaController-300x211.jpg 300w, https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoogleStadiaController-768x540.jpg 768w, https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoogleStadiaController-580x408.jpg 580w" sizes="(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px"></figure> <ul><li>To begin with, you will need to ensure your Stadia Controller has enough charge. Google has recommended<span> </span><strong>at least 10% charge.</strong> </li></ul> <ul><li>If it has enough charge, go to the<span> </span><a href="https://stadia.google.com/controller/index_en_GB.html" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-1941052_247="19451" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-1941052_247="100" data-gtm-vis-has-fired-1941052_247="1" target="_blank">Stadia Controller Update Tool</a><span> </span>> Switch to Bluetooth Mode.</li></ul> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Stadia-screenshot1.jpg.webp" style="margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;"></div> </figure> <ul><li>Your controller will need to be verified to continue. To do this, click<span> </span><strong>Allow Chrome to verify.<span> </span></strong>You will see a drop-down menu where your Stadia controller should be available. If it is, select<span> </span><strong>Connect.<span> </span></strong> </li></ul> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Stadia-screenshot2.jpg.webp" style="margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;"></div> </figure> <ul><li>After which you will see a series of button commands that you will need to press in order to allow the Wi-Fi to Bluetooth conversion.</li></ul> <ul><li>These button commands will be:</li></ul> <ul> <li>Unplug your controller</li> <li>Hold the options button whilst plugging in the controller</li> <li>Finally, press the same options button along with the Google Assistant button.</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Stadia-screenshot3.jpg.webp" style="margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;"></div> </figure> <ul><li>In order to download the Bluetooth update on your browser, you will need to select your controller once more. To do this, select<span> </span><strong>Allow Chrome to download</strong><span> </span>><span> </span><strong>Connect</strong><span> </span>from the drop-down menu > Find your controller. It may be listed as<span> </span><strong>SP Blank RT Family,</strong><span> </span><strong>Stadia Controller</strong>, or<span> </span><strong>USB Composite</strong><span> </span><strong>Device.<span> </span></strong> </li></ul> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Stadia-screenshot4.jpg.webp" style="margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;"></div> </figure> <ul><li>This should have enabled Bluetooth on your Stadia Controller.</li></ul> <ul><li>To connect wirelessly to other devices via Bluetooth, you will need to hold the Y button and Stadia buttons simultaneously for two seconds until the status light flashes orange. This indicates that the controller is in pairing mode.</li></ul> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Stadia-screenshot5.jpg.webp" style="margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;"></div> </figure> <ul><li>Google has started that, once your controller is paired to a device, it will auto-connect to the last paired device when you turn your controller on.</li></ul> <ul><li> <strong>Please note, however</strong>, making the switch from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth is a<span> </span><strong>permanent<span> </span></strong>change. You can’t change your controller back to use Wi-Fi on the Stadia platform. What’s more, you can only make the switch until the<span> </span><strong>31</strong><strong>^st<strong><span> </span>of December 2023.<span> </span></strong>After this date, any Stadia Controller will be unable to play games wirelessly. You will, however, still be able to use it wired via USB.</strong> </li></ul> <ul><li>In addition to this, you will also have to make sure you are connecting to a<span> </span><strong>compatible Bluetooth device.<span> </span></strong> </li></ul> <h3>Compatible Bluetooth Devices:</h3> <ul><li>Google has confirmed that not all Bluetooth devices have been tested. The Bluetooth systems that are compatible includes:</li></ul> <ul> <li> <strong>Windows 10 / 11 and Steam </strong> </li> <li> <strong>MacOS 13 and Steam </strong> </li> <li> <strong>ChromeOS</strong> </li> <li> <strong>Android </strong> </li> </ul> <ul><li>We decided to try and test the Stadia Controller on IOS devices and although it connects, you cannot use it whilst gaming.</li></ul> <ul><li>If we do test it on anymore devices, we’ll be sure to update you!</li></ul>