How to Use Your Stadia Controller With Your PC
Since Stadia controllers require a Wi-Fi connection, you have to set up your controller with the Stadia app on Android or iOS before using it with your PC. Once you’ve performed that initial setup, you can connect the controller to your PC by simply plugging it in via USB or connect it wirelessly using the Stadia web app. If you haven’t already set up your Stadia controller, here’s how to get it done.
How to Connect Your Stadia Controller to a PC
Once you have performed the initial setup process, you’re ready to connect the controller to your PC. The easiest option is to plug it in with a USB-C cable, but that leaves your controller tied to the PC with a physical tether. If you want to play wirelessly, here’s how to connect your controller to your PC for wireless play.
Can You Play Non-Stadia PC Games With a Stadia Controller?
The wireless connection procedure outlined above only allows you to play Stadia games with your Stadia controller. While the Stadia controller does have Bluetooth built-in, it isn’t designed to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth functionality is only used during the Wi-Fi setup process. If you want to use your Stadia controller to play non-Stadia games on your PC, you can connect it via a USB-C cable and use it in wired mode. Some games, and some platforms, will work with the Stadia controller in this configuration, and some don’t.
