How to Fix Wireless Xbox One Controller Requires Pin on Windows 10/11 [Tutorial]
81How to Fix Wireless Xbox One Controller Requires Pin on Windows 10/11 [Tutorial]
If your Wireless Xbox One controller requires a PIN for Windows 10/11 in order to connect then you’re in trouble.
Xbox is easy to pair and use on a Microsoft Windows laptop or desktop but recently it has been reported multiple times by gamers on online support forums that wireless Xbox One Controller is asking for a PIN on Windows 10 to start although they have not set it up. This creates an unfavorable experience for gamers restricting them to play their games.
While connecting a Wireless Xbox controller to a Windows 10 PC is fairly simple (either via USB cable or through Bluetooth), some users are reporting that their Wireless Xbox One controller requires a PIN for Windows 10. The steps are pretty simple to connect over Bluetooth.
To connect Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 10 PC, you need to have an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Many Laptops have this inbuilt; else you need to buy it. So if you been trying to connect it to your normal Bluetooth adapter, it’s not a surprise that it is asking for a PIN.
What Causes Wireless Xbox One Controller Requires PIN?
We have listed down some of the causes of this problem after reviewing the user’s feedback and technical authorities in detail. This problem may arise due to any of the following reasons
Outdated Device Drivers: It is the most common reason behind the pairing issues of Xbox One Controller with your computer/laptop. Unlike conventional controllers, Xbox Console needs to be updated manually. So when the device drivers are outdated they hinder the proper pairing of the device resulting in asking for a PIN. As they are a mismatch with Windows 10.
Different Bluetooth Dongle: To connect Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 10 PC, you need to have an Xbox Wireless Adapter specifically for Windows. Many Laptops have this inbuilt. But if you have been trying to connect it to your normal Bluetooth adapter it would not connect and show an error.
Outdated Bluetooth Drivers: If it is asking for a pin, then your Bluetooth drivers may be outdated. It will prompt for a pin if the Bluetooth hardware version of the machine isn’t new enough or there is a hardware failure as Bluetooth less than v3.0 isn’t compatible for the Xbox Controller to connect to a PC.
Outdated Windows Version: Windows 10 is used by billions of people worldwide and is the latest operating system out there but just like with many other operating systems, sometimes there are problems with an older version of them. As older Windows 10 versions may have issues connecting the Xbox One Controller properly.
Xbox, being developed by Microsoft itself, is relatively easy to pair and use on a Microsoft Windows laptop or desktop. It works flawlessly in most cases and does not require much technical knowledge to set it up on the first use. If you prefer a wireless or wired controller over keyboard and mouse for specific games, connecting the Xbox controller to your Gaming PC or laptop is a great choice rather than having to purchase another controller made for PC, especially when you already own an Xbox.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).