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Octopusinks
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Founders Controller

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Has anyone found difficulty in bluetooth connectivity with your founders controller? Once connected it works fine.  But at times it can take up to ten minutes of turning on and off to get it to hookup. I have used several white premier edition controllers that sync up super fast. Is it just my controller?

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codesplice
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@Octopusinks What Bluetooth connection? As I understand it, the controller's Bluetooth radio is really only used for initial setup. Once it knows how to connect to your home's WiFi network, WiFi is the only connection it uses. Keep in mind that the Stadia controller connects directly to the server hosting your gaming instance; it doesn't connect to your Chromecast/computer/phone (unless you're using the USB-C connection, that is).

I've not had any issues with my Founders controller, or my Wasabi one. I do typically force the controller into linking mode each time I turn it on (by holding the Stadia button for about three seconds) and then enter the appropriate linking code for the screen I want to play on. It always syncs up within about twenty seconds. 

If that's not working, maybe see if a hardware or factory reset might help?

https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9584135

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codesplice
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@Octopusinks What Bluetooth connection? As I understand it, the controller's Bluetooth radio is really only used for initial setup. Once it knows how to connect to your home's WiFi network, WiFi is the only connection it uses. Keep in mind that the Stadia controller connects directly to the server hosting your gaming instance; it doesn't connect to your Chromecast/computer/phone (unless you're using the USB-C connection, that is).

I've not had any issues with my Founders controller, or my Wasabi one. I do typically force the controller into linking mode each time I turn it on (by holding the Stadia button for about three seconds) and then enter the appropriate linking code for the screen I want to play on. It always syncs up within about twenty seconds. 

If that's not working, maybe see if a hardware or factory reset might help?

https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9584135

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Octopusinks
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@codesplice Thanks for the quick response! I had no idea that is how the controller connected. Here I am pushing the button combos and holding my controller next to the computer like a moron...

I am going to try the factory reset. I have fast internet, and it has never connected in 20 seconds, or on the first try for that matter. 

Thanks again!

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