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--- computer_science:linux:gaming:xbox_controller_over_bluetooth_linux [2022/01/25 13:45] – created carlossousa
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-======   Connect XBox Controller over Bluetooth in Linux   ======
+====== Connect XBox Controller over Bluetooth in Linux ======
 Part of [[:computer_science:linux:linux|Linux]]
+===== Overview: =====
+  * Make sure you your bluetooth adapter is detecting bluetooth devices of any kind eg: your smartphone is visible and it's found
+  * Use "jstest-gtk" to test that if the buttons / analogues are working as expected
+      * If not, but the controller is connected, "xboxdrv" might be missing
+===== How To: =====
+  * Install "jstest-gtk" and make sure you have your "blueman" packages installed
+  * Using "blueman-manager" search, connect and pair with your XBox Controller
+      * To start pairing on the Controller, press and hold the button that is in between the L/R triggers until the light flashes rapidly
+  * If you are connected, use "jstest-gtk" to see if the control is being detected when pressed. If not:
+      * install "xboxdrv" and re-pair your controller
+  * If you are on an older firmware (pre 5.12) you might need to disable ERTM (Enhanced Re-Transmission Mode)
+      * Temporarily:
+        * sudo -i
+        * echo 1 > /sys/module/bluetooth/parameters/disable_ertm
+        * exit
+        * sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
+      * Permanently
+        * sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/bluetooth.conf
+          * options bluetooth disable_ertm=Y
+===== Extra help: =====
+If you require a bluetooth gui helper for connecting and making sure it's working, you can't go wrong with "bluetooth-wizard", part of "bluez-gnome".
+This can help in identifying issues in case you can't detect anything, and you are not sure if the issue is on the XBox controller or in your Bluetooth adapter.
+===== Tested with: =====
+TP-Link U500 - Not working as of 20/01/2022.
+TP-Link UB400 - Working