Up till now, we had to use a USB-C cable to connect a Google Stadia controller to an Android smartphone or tablet.
Sometimes you might even want to play non-Stadia games on your Android device with the help of your Google Stadia controller.
In this article, you will learn a simple way to connect the Stadia controller to a smartphone or tablet.How to Use Google Stadia Controller on Android WirelesslyFollow the instructions mentioned down here to quickly connect your favorite joystick to your Android equipment:First and foremost, head to Google Play Store.Then search for Google Stadia and then choose the app from the results.Make sure the app is updated to the latest version.
Click the Update button to update your app to the latest version.If you haven’t installed the application on your device, then promptly install it by pressing the Install button.Wait for the installation and update to wrap up.Once you have the latest version of the Stadia app, open it.Inside the Stadia app, click on the joystick icon located on the top –right corner of the screen.
The app will start searching for the available Stadia controllers.Now grab the controller and tap and hold and the Stadia key on the controller.When the controller vibrates, release the key.Now the backlight should begin to pulse.Your Stadia controller should now show up in the Stadia app.
If it is not showing, wait for a moment, and it will appear.In case the app doesn’t find any nearby device, press the refresh icon to search again for your controller.In some cases, the controller may appear the second time.If the phone is unable to discover your Stadia controller, you should turn off the Bluetooth and then quickly turn it back on.