If you’re an Android user who’s looking to get into the world of gaming, you’ll want to connect your controller to your device. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down to Gaming.
  2. Under Gaming, find Controllers and tap it.
  3. Under Controllers, find your controller and tap it. (If you don’t see your controller listed, make sure you have the latest firmware installed.)
  4. On the Controller settings screen, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and that your controller is connected to your device. If it isn’t connected, press the power button on your controller for a few seconds until it starts up and then try connecting again. If all else fails, consult our troubleshooting guide below for more help connecting controllers to Android devices. Troubleshooting Guide: If You Can’t Connect Your Controller To Your Android Device 1) Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on in Settings 2) Make sure that the controller is properly plugged into an outlet 3) Try restarting both devices 4) Try connecting different controllers 5) Check if there are any updates available for your Android device 6) Check if there are any updates available for the Controller software 7) Check if there are any updates available for the Stadia app 8) Try resetting both devices ..

Start by opening the Google Stadia app on your Android handset. From the “Home” tab, tap the controller icon.

Your device will start looking for an available Stadia controller.

It’s now time to turn on your controller. Start by pressing and holding the Stadia button for one second until the controller vibrates and the backlight starts to pulse.

The controller should appear in the Stadia app after several moments. If your smartphone stops searching after not finding any controllers, tap the “Refresh” button.

If you’re still having connection issues, try toggling your phone’s Bluetooth setting off and on or even rebooting the entire device.

Once your Stadia controller shows up as “Ready To Link” in the app, press the four controller buttons that are shown on-screen.

The controller will vibrate twice once the two devices are connected. The Stadia app will also show that the controller is linked.

When you’re done playing and want to turn off your controller, press and hold the Stadia button for three to five seconds. The controller will vibrate once and disconnect from your Android smartphone.

You will need to repeat the linking process every time you want to game untethered. Google does not store previous connections and will not automatically link the controller to your Android device in the future.

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