Google makes a tool available to provide the Stadia controller with Bluetooth

Google has made available an update tool that allows Stadia controller owners to add Bluetooth support. The gaming service for which the controllers were originally intended will go offline on Wednesday.

Means the tool it is possible to enable the Bluetooth mode of the Stadia controller, so that the controller remains usable for other services and devices even after Stadia disappears. As soon as you switch to Bluetooth mode, a software update is downloaded. Chrome version 108 or newer is required to use the tool.

Switching to Bluetooth is permanent; the update means Wi-Fi connectivity will be permanently disabled. It remains possible to use a wired connection via USB-C. It is still possible to switch to Bluetooth mode until December 31.

In September last year it became clear that Google was going to pull the plug on Stadia. From that moment on, customers could no longer purchase new games via the platform, but they could still stream games via Google servers. The entire Stadia service will stop from Wednesday.