How to connect a bluetooth joystick to a computer

Wireless technologies have become an integral part of every user's life, thanks to their convenience and comfort. Connecting such devices can be intimidating for inexperienced users, however, there is nothing complicated in setting it up; just follow the simple instructions.

Instructions for connecting a wireless joystick to a PC

There are several types of wireless joysticks. The most common are Bluetooth gamepads. They are divided into two types: with and without module. The process of switching and setting up such gamepads may differ, so separate instructions are presented below for each of them.

For a gamepad with a separate module, the connection is as follows:

1. Connect the module to the USB connector.
2. Turn on the device and wait a while.
3. Press the connection button on the device body, after which the OS itself will automatically begin installing the necessary drivers for operation.
4. After installation is complete, the device is ready for use.

If the device does not have additional equipment, then the connection process is carried out as follows:

• Enable gamepad.
• Enable Bluetooth connection on your computer.

Reference! To carry out such switching, an internal or external Bluetooth module must be installed on the PC. It is installed by default on laptops. However, desktop computers may not support Bluetooth technology.

• Open Bluetooth settings and find the required model.
• Make the connection, after which the device will be ready for operation.

What problems may arise

There are several main problems that may arise when connecting a gamepad.

1. No additional software is installed. If drivers are not installed when you connect the module, you should install them yourself. To do this, go to the manufacturer’s official website and, having selected the required model, download and install the software yourself.
2. The gamepad is not displayed. If the computer does not see the device, you should check its functionality on other PCs. You should also make sure that batteries are available.