Joycon on PC Bluetooth not reconnecting/flashing PERMANENT FIX - Joycon disconnecting FIX

Summary

In this video, Panda Lipoar addresses a common issue with Nintendo Joy-Con controllers not reconnecting to PCs via Bluetooth after being powered off and on. After trying different solutions, he discovers that the issue arises from the incompatibility between Joy-Con controllers (which use Bluetooth 4.1) and newer Bluetooth 5.0 dongles. The solution is simple: switch to a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle. With this fix, the controllers reconnect automatically without the need for repeated pairing. The video offers an easy, practical guide for users struggling with Joy-Con connection issues.

Takeaways

• 😀 The user discusses a recurring issue where Joy-Con controllers fail to reconnect to a PC after being turned off and on again.
• 😀 The problem was observed by many viewers on the user's previous Joy-Con tutorial videos, with people struggling to maintain a stable connection to their PCs.
• 😀 The user tested a new Bluetooth dongle (Ugreen Bluetooth 5.0) to solve the connection problem, but experienced issues where the controllers would appear as connected but fail to actually reconnect.
• 😀 The user demonstrates how to pair Joy-Con controllers with the Bluetooth dongle, showing how the connection works initially but fails after turning off the controllers.
• 😀 The solution to the connectivity problem is identified: the Joy-Con controllers are designed to work with Bluetooth 4.1, which causes compatibility issues with Bluetooth 5.0 dongles.
• 😀 The user suggests using a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle as the best solution to resolve the issue, recommending a TP-Link dongle specifically for this purpose.
• 😀 After switching to the Bluetooth 4.0 dongle, the user successfully demonstrates that the Joy-Con controllers now reconnect automatically every time they are turned on.
• 😀 The user highlights that using Bluetooth 4.0 ensures stable connections and eliminates the need to repair the controllers every time they are turned off.
• 😀 The user reassures viewers that with the correct Bluetooth dongle (Bluetooth 4.0), the Joy-Con controllers will function properly, turning on and reconnecting without issues.
• 😀 The user encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for more tutorials and solutions to tech issues related to gaming peripherals, with more videos planned to help users.

Q & A

Why were some users having trouble keeping their Joy-Con controllers connected to their PC?

Users were struggling to maintain a stable connection because every time they powered off their Joy-Con controllers and turned them back on, the controllers would fail to reconnect automatically to their PC.

What solution did the video creator try to resolve the connectivity issue?

The creator tested a new Bluetooth dongle, specifically a Ugreen Bluetooth 5.0 dongle, to see if it would improve the connection between the Joy-Con controllers and the PC.

What steps did the creator follow to pair the Joy-Con controllers with the Bluetooth dongle?

The creator plugged in the Bluetooth 5.0 dongle, opened the Bluetooth settings on the PC, put the Joy-Con controllers into pairing mode, and selected them from the Bluetooth device list to establish a connection.

What was the issue that occurred after the Joy-Con controllers were initially connected?

After turning off the controllers and turning them back on, the Bluetooth window showed them as 'connected,' but the connection was not actually stable, causing the controllers to blink and fail to reconnect properly.

What did the video creator discover about the Bluetooth version compatibility?

The creator found that the issue stemmed from a compatibility problem between the Joy-Con controllers, which use Bluetooth 4.1, and the Bluetooth 5.0 dongle. The newer Bluetooth 5.0 dongle was not fully compatible with the older Bluetooth 4.1 used by the controllers.

What was the recommended solution to fix the connection problem?

The creator suggested using a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle instead of a 5.0 dongle, as the older Bluetooth version (4.1) used by the Joy-Con controllers is more compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 dongles.

What specific Bluetooth 4.0 dongle did the creator use as a solution?

The creator used a TP-Link Bluetooth 4.0 dongle, which resolved the issue and allowed the Joy-Con controllers to reconnect automatically after turning them off and on.

How did the creator confirm that the new Bluetooth dongle fixed the issue?

After switching to the Bluetooth 4.0 dongle, the creator successfully paired the controllers again, and when turning them off and on, the controllers reconnected without blinking, indicating that the issue was resolved.

What was the benefit of using a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle for Joy-Con controllers?

Using a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle ensured stable and automatic reconnection between the Joy-Con controllers and the PC, as the older Bluetooth version was fully compatible with the controllers, unlike the Bluetooth 5.0 dongle.

What was the final recommendation for viewers facing similar issues with their Joy-Con controllers?

The creator recommended purchasing a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle to fix the reconnection issue and ensure that the Joy-Con controllers work as intended when paired with a PC.