I have constantly had problems getting my Stadia controllers to connect via WiFi using the Linking Codes. It works most of the time, but sometimes I can't get it to connect without rebooting my device. I recently got the Luna controller and all it takes to connect it is to simply launch a game. There is no need for any Linking Codes. If I launch a game, the controller will automatically connect on its own. If I switch to a different device, then the Luna controller will connect to the new device as soon as I launch a game from the new device. Can you please update the Stadia controllers to connect in this same way? The Luna controllers also have Bluetooth enabled so I can connect them to my PC to play on other devices, and can still connect via WiFi when I use it to play Luna. I would love to have the same convenience of the Luna controller on the Stadia controller. Please & Thank you!
@tjbadger92 That drove me nuts too, but I found out that you can force the controller to re-enter linking mode when you turn it on so that it won't assume which TV you want to play on:
https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9565956
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When the Stadia Controller is off, press and hold the Stadia button for three seconds until it vibrates twice. Note: This can be useful when switching screens wirelessly to another device. For example, when switching between your TV and computer. |
So instead of holding the button for one second to turn it on, I hold it for three to enter linking mode and I can then connect it to whatever screen I happen to be using - without it trying to hijack the TV that my wife is streaming Netflix on.
@Hyawatta Please be sure to also use the in-app feedback option to share your suggestions with the development team. ![]()
I don't have Luna, but this feature sounds so much better than Stadia's linking codes... The thing that really annoys me is when i turn on the controller it automatically turns my TV on and launches Stadia. While 95% I am using Chromecast to play, it annoys me when i go to play on another platform. And i reckon it will annoy men even more when i get my second TV running Stadia - the controller will just assume which TV I want to play on!!!
@tjbadger92 That drove me nuts too, but I found out that you can force the controller to re-enter linking mode when you turn it on so that it won't assume which TV you want to play on:
https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9565956
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When the Stadia Controller is off, press and hold the Stadia button for three seconds until it vibrates twice. Note: This can be useful when switching screens wirelessly to another device. For example, when switching between your TV and computer. |
So instead of holding the button for one second to turn it on, I hold it for three to enter linking mode and I can then connect it to whatever screen I happen to be using - without it trying to hijack the TV that my wife is streaming Netflix on.
You're my everyday hero!