Google Stadia It was born destined to fail, perhaps it was a system simply ahead of its time, or one of the many ideas from Google that do not end up offering an attractive experience for users. Be that as it may, Google Stadia was accompanied by a controller that, after the abandonment of the service, is destined to occupy a space in the drawer.
However, to avoid generating garbage and give the Stadia controller a second life, Google has decided to release it. So you can use the Google Stadia controller with your PC, console or any compatible device to get the most out of it.
Google has definitely made a tool available to all users that will disable the WiFi connectivity of the Stadia controller permanently, and will only activate the version Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
You must bear in mind that if you make this modification, allowed by Google, you will never be able to use it with Stadia as a service again. The deadline for you to make the modification to the controller is December 31, 2023, you have almost a whole full year, so it shouldn't be a problem for almost anyone.
How to enable the Stadia Controller for any device
You must take into account in the first place that You must have a PC or Mac with Google Chrome installed, Google's web browser, which is surprising. You will also need the cable that connects and charges the controller to physically synchronize it with the PC or Mac.
- Enter the website: stadia.google.com/controller
- Select the option: Switch to Bluetooth mode
- choose now Start Searching and proceed to accept the terms and conditions
- Connect the Stadia Controller to your PC or Mac
- Authorize Google to perform the corresponding verification on the remote
- Select the option: Connect
- Unlock the remote by following the instructions: Disconnect your controller > Hold (…) while reconnecting your controller > Press (…) + Stadia + A + Y at the same time.
- Press Next
- Choose the option: Allow Google to download and then allow Google to install
At the end you will simply have to disconnect the controller.
What devices is the Stadia controller compatible with?
The Google Stadia controller will not be obsolete, you can use it to play on Windows 10, macOS 13, Chrome OS, Android and iOS.