That is the limit for the Xbox One console. If you set down your controller for longer than fifteen minutes and then come back to an unresponsive controller, you may need to turn the controller back on. Your Xbox One Controller signal has a range of 30 feet 9.
Make sure you are within this range. If you sync your controller to another device, you will need to re-sync it back to your console. To do this, turn on the Xbox One and hold down the sync button on your controller. Simultaneously, hold down the sync button on your console until the light on your controller begins to flash at a rapid pace. Once this happens, release both sync buttons. Your controller should now be connected after about five to ten seconds. Some people have reported that the controller will not connect with the headset mic plugged in.
Unplug the mic, and reconnect. Sync if necessary. Plug the mic back in after establishing a connection. If you are using a Model controller, your internal headphone jack may be damaged. Try unplugging the mic and trying again. If you continue to have problems, try a different pair of headphones that are known to work. Parts: Xbox One headphone jack , Xbox One headset adapter. You are going to want to charge you batteries. If the batteries will not charge, or drain too quickly, replace your batteries.
Your battery pack may be completely drained. Plug the controller into the console using a USB cord. To check on how charged the battery is, press the Xbox button to go to the home screen where the charge will be displayed in the bottom right corner. Part: Battery pack for Xbox One. Your charging cable may be defective and will not charge your controller at all. If this is the case, you will need to buy a new cord. There could be minor dirt build up or sugary drink residue within your controller.
You're going to want to see our Buttons Replacement Guide so you can get to get to your buttons to clean them, or replace the covers or gasket. Parts: Button gasket , Button covers , alcohol cleaning pads. Replacing the switches themselves requires replacing the main board. Part: Xbox One Controller Motherboard. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver.
This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer. Description Free Download. Uninstall the current installed driver in your computer then reconnect the Xbox One Controller. This is to allow Windows to reinstall the driver.
Then you can update the driver again. This is to open Device Manager. Then click Uninstall. If not, just click the OK button. June 22, Clio Awards. Tom's Hardware Guide. Retrieved November 23, Ars Technica. Retrieved June 21, Retrieved May 18, Retrieved August 30, Retrieved June 14, Retrieved December 23, MajorNelson Larry Hryb. June 5, Retrieved March 22, CBS Interactive.
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