topic Re: Can't link with linking code when it's hidden in The Stadia Controller

Can't link with linking code when it's hidden

Buang — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:57:00 GMT

Hey,

I disabled the linking code on my Chromecast ambient mode because I dont want it to burn in my oled TV.

This seems to have made it so i cant cant link with the code anymore.

If i show it i can use it again.

Is this expected, and/or something that will be fixed?

Re: Can't link with linking code when it's hidden

BinaryJay — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:07:52 GMT

Well, if you can't see the code how would you use it? I don't think the code always remains the same for the device forever, does it? I've honestly not paid attention to it.

Re: Can't link with linking code when it's hidden

Buang — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:13:50 GMT

Mine has never changed since launch. Even after i hid it and shown it again.

I don't see why i should be forced to show it on my TV to be able to link my controller with it. I know it's not a technical limitation at least.

Re: Can't link with linking code when it's hidden

Niraj — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:45:07 GMT

Same issue here and it definitely feels like a bug. Just like @Buang I don't want to risk burn-in from the code in ambient mode, and I remember the linking code but the controller won't connect with it unless the code is showing on the Chromecast. I don't want to have to toggle the showing/hiding of the linking code everytime.