Fix Wireless Xbox One Controller Requires PIN on Windows 10

Update through PC:

1. Download the Xbox Accessories App from the Microsoft Store. Downloading Application.
2. Open the Xbox Accessories app.
3. Connect your Xbox One Wireless Controller by using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.
4. Install the update.
5. Now try connecting your controller. This may fix your problem.

1. Why won't my Xbox controller connect to Windows 10?
2. Can you connect an Xbox one controller to Windows 10?
3. How do I connect my Xbox one controller to Windows 10 via USB?
4. How do I get my wireless Xbox controller to work on my PC?
5. Why won't my Xbox controller connect to my PC via USB?
6. Why can't my controller connect to my PC?
7. How do I connect my Xbox one controller to my PC via USB?
8. How do I connect my Xbox controller to my PC without Bluetooth?
9. Why won't my PC recognize my Xbox controller?
10. Does Xbox One controller work with any Micro USB?
11. How do I connect my Xbox controller without the sync button?

Why won't my Xbox controller connect to Windows 10?

To resolve this issue, restart your controller: Power off the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button  for 6 seconds. Press the Xbox button  again to power it back on. Connect your controller to your PC using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10.

Can you connect an Xbox one controller to Windows 10?

All versions of the Xbox One controller have a Micro USB connector on them. This allows you to connect them directly to a PC using a Micro USB-to-USB Type-A cable. ... Once connected, Windows 10 should automatically detect the Xbox One controller, and you'll be able to use it with games that support controller input.

How do I connect my Xbox one controller to Windows 10 via USB?

Using a wired Xbox One controller on PC is as simple as it gets, if you don't mind a tether. Plug your micro-USB cable into the controller and into a USB port on your PC. Windows should install the necessary driver, the Xbox Guide button in the center will light up, and you're in business!

How do I get my wireless Xbox controller to work on my PC?

On your PC, press the Start button , then select Settings > Devices. Choose Add Bluetooth or other device, then select Everything else. Choose Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller from the list. When connected, the Xbox button  on the controller will stay lit.

Why won't my Xbox controller connect to my PC via USB?

Unplug all USB devices connected to your Xbox or PC (wireless hardware, external hard drives, other wired controllers, keyboards, and so on). Restart your Xbox or PC and try connecting the controller again. If eight wireless controllers are already connected, you can't connect another one until you disconnect one.

Why can't my controller connect to my PC?

If the Xbox One Controller driver is missing or corrupted, the controller cannot work properly on your PC. So you can try to update the controller driver. ... Follow these steps to update the driver via Device Manager. 1) On your keyboard, press the Win+R (Windows key and R key) at the same time to invoke the run box.

How do I connect my Xbox one controller to my PC via USB?

How to connect your Xbox One controller to a PC via USB

1. Grab your Xbox One wireless controller and connect a micro-USB charging cable into the top of the device.
2. Take the other end of the USB charging cable and plug it into your Windows 10 PC or laptop.
3. Power on your Xbox One wireless controller.

How do I connect my Xbox controller to my PC without Bluetooth?

If you have an older Xbox One controller, or you just want to use your newer one with Microsoft's proprietary wireless connection instead of Bluetooth, you need to get the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. It's a USB dongle designed to connect directly to your Xbox One gamepad without any Bluetooth setup or pairing.

Why won't my PC recognize my Xbox controller?

If your Xbox One controller is not recognized, the problem might be your USB port. ... To fix the problem, connect the controller to the port on the back of your PC and check if that solves the problem. If the issue is still there, you should try updating your system and check if that helps.

Does Xbox One controller work with any Micro USB?

4 Answers. Yes, you can. You can use any regular Micro USB cable to connect an Xbox One controller to a PC.

How do I connect my Xbox controller without the sync button?

1. Plug Controller in USB.
2. Hold Power Button for 10 seconds.
3. Unplug the Power Cord for 10 seconds.
4. Plug Power Cord back in to Xbox.
5. Power On Xbox Press Power Button on Console.
6. Soft Power down Xbox Press Button once.
7. Disconnect USB from Xbox and Controller.
8. Power on Xbox with Controller.