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Now that Stadia is dead and gone, Google offers a self-service tool that enables Bluetooth functionality on Stadia controllers. But this self-service tool will be gone after December 31, 2023. If you want to save your Stadia controller from a landfill, you need to enable Bluetooth mode today.
According to Google, the Stadia controller’s Bluetooth mode was tested on Windows 10 and 11, macOS 13, ChromeOS, and Android. Other platforms may not work with this controller, and unless you are using Steam, you may need to manually remap some of the controller buttons. (By default, the Assist and Capture buttons do nothing in Bluetooth mode, but can be assigned.)
I should also point out that the Stadia controller uses Bluetooth Low Energy, which limits some of its functionality. You can’t use audio pass-through in Bluetooth mode, for example (although it still works in wired mode). Older computers may not support the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol; in this case, your best bet is to buy a Bluetooth USB adapter or just use the controller in wired mode.
To enable Bluetooth mode on your Stadia controller, simply connect it to your computer and visit Google’s Stadia driver update page (using a Chromium browser, like Chrome or Edge). Click the big button that says “Switch to Bluetooth mode” and follow the instructions from Google. An update will be installed on your controller. If you have multiple drivers, you should update them one at a time.
Google suggests charging your driver for half an hour before updating. If the update doesn’t work, try using a different USB cable; a data transfer cable is required.
Once Bluetooth mode is enabled on your controller, press and hold the “Y + Stadia” buttons for two seconds. The status light will flash orange, indicating that it is now in pairing mode. This light turns solid white once you pair your Staida controller with a computer, phone, tablet, or whatever.
Please note that you can use this controller in wired mode without any update. But Google’s self-service tool will be gone after December 31, 2023. So if you want to make your Stadia controller a little less useless, I suggest you upgrade today.
Source: Google
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