edited by: Shaurya Sharma
Last Update: January 18, 2023, 15:46 IST
Google’s Stadia is finally taking off today, after the company announced the plans last November. Since then, Google and developers have been vocal about things – moving in-game progress to other services, refunding purchases, and even announcing the availability of a Bluetooth mode for the Stadia controller.
Now, Google has finally released a browser-based update tool that will help you enable Bluetooth Low Energy connections — so you can wirelessly gaming on your device — even after the service has been turned off.
Before we begin, note that once you switch to Bluetooth mode, it will be permanent, and you won’t be able to switch back to Wi-Fi to play on Stadia—which is a problem as a service. Shouldn’t happen. I’m closing today anyway. And, make sure you are using the latest update available for Chrome browser. Additionally, users have only till December 31, 2023, to switch to Bluetooth mode.
Follow this step-by-step guide to switch your Stadia controller to Bluetooth mode:
- go to google stadium Website.
- As soon as you open the website, you will see a box that says ‘Switch to Bluetooth Mode’. Click on it.
- Now, the page will ask you ‘What would you like to do with your Stadia controller?’ and presents you with two options—’Switch to Bluetooth mode’ and ‘Check mode and updates.’
- Since we want to switch to Bluetooth mode, click on ‘Start’.
- Here, you’ll need to plug your Stadia controller into your computer, but make sure it’s sufficiently charged—at least 10%.
- Next, Chrome will prompt you to verify the device. Click ‘Allow Chrome to verify’.
- Once verified, a new dialog box will open, prompting you to connect. Tap Connect.
- Next, you’ll need to unlock your Stadia controller by pressing the button prompt.
- Unplug the controller.
- While plugging it back in, hold down the Option button.
- Press the Options button, the Google Assistant button, and the A and Y buttons at the same time.
- If the status light turns on, press and hold the Stadia button for 4 seconds and try again.
- Once you have successfully unlocked your controller, proceed to download the Bluetooth mode update.
- Let Chrome download updates and connect. Here, your controller may be displayed as Stadia Controller, SP Blank RT Family, or USB Composite Device.
- In the last step, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Bluetooth mode update on your Stadia controller.
How to put Stadia controller in Bluetooth pairing mode?
To wirelessly connect your Stadia controller to the device via Bluetooth, simply press the Y and Stadia buttons simultaneously for two seconds. The status light will flash orange, indicating that the controller is now in pairing mode.
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