If your Stadia Controller won't connect to a device, try the following steps before you perform a hardware reset. Use a functional charger and USB-C® cable to plug your Stadia Controller into a power source for 30 minutes. release the button. for 2 seconds or plug it into a power source.

The Stadia controller can be repurposed and used as a wireless controller for PC gaming, thanks to a firmware update that added Bluetooth connectivity. It can also be used to play games on Android phones or tablets wirelessly.

Unplug your controller and hold the Stadia button for 10 seconds — this should reset the device to be playable again. If this still doesn't work, factory reset the controller by holding the Google Assistant and Capture buttons for 6 seconds — the controller should vibrate and the status light should flash.

begin Bluetooth pairing by pressing and holding both the 'Y + Stadia' buttons for two seconds (the status light will flash orange) then go to the device you want to play on to pair it with your controller in the settings (once paired/connected, the status light will turn solid white)