# How to Fix Xbox Wireless Controller Not Connecting Issue to PC

**URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-fix-xbox-wireless-controller-not-connecting-issue-to-pc/
**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2022-12-03
**Updated:** 2022-12-03
**Categories:** Blogs
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**Reading Time:** 2 min

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Now, you have a choice of several controllers, and if you play on both an Xbox and a Windows PC, the same option is available for both. So let’s assume you like the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S as your gaming console. Which decision is the best for you? To determine the finest Xbox controller available, we evaluated a tone of different models.

The standard Xbox wireless controller is our first choice. That may sound obvious, but it’s the best choice for a number of reasons – versatility, convenience, and more. We’ll also present some strengths and weaknesses of other controllers that deserve your attention, from premium options like the Xbox Elite Series 2 and Scuff Instinct Pro to some budget models like the Power A Enhanced Wired Controller. We have mentioned steps below to **Fix Xbox Wireless Controller Not Connecting Issue to PC.**

## Ways to Fix Xbox Wireless Controller Not Connecting Issue to PC

### Update the Xbox One Controller Driver

Press **Win+R** (Windows key and R key) on your keyboard simultaneously to bring up the Run window.

Type devmgmt.msc and **press Enter** on your **keyboard**. This will open the device manager.

Expand**Microsoft Xbox** One Controller. Right-click on it and click **Update Driver** **Software**.

Select Automatically check for updated driver software. Then Windows will **install** the new driver.

### Update the Driver Using Driver Easy

**Download** and **install** Driver Easy.

Launch **Driver Easy** and click Scan Now. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problematic drivers.

Click the **Update** **button** next to a highlighted Xbox driver to **automatically download** and install the correct version of that driver (you can do this with the free version).

## Final Words

That’s it with our article on how to Fix Xbox Wireless Controller Not Connecting Issue to PC. While using their wireless Xbox controllers to connect to their PCs, some users are having problems. They claim that while they can successfully connect their Xbox controller using a USB cable, they are unable to do so over Bluetooth. Therefore, the issue is exclusive to the wireless connection.

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