It was announced earlier this week that the deadline to synchronize your Stadia controller with Bluetooth was approaching. Those who have yet to do so can now breathe a sigh of relief, as Google has extended the deadline.

Google gave its Stadia controllers fresh life by adding a Bluetooth mode before announcing the closure of Stadia. As a result, the gadget would work with PCs, phones, and other gaming platforms.

However, to activate Bluetooth mode, you needed to connect your controller to a computer and utilize the online application provided by Google.

Stadia Controller Users can switch to Bluetooth Mode by the end of 2024, says Google
Stadia Controller Users can switch to Bluetooth Mode by the end of 2024, says Google
Stadia Controller Users can switch to Bluetooth Mode by the end of 2024, says Google
Stadia Controller Users can switch to Bluetooth Mode by the end of 2024, says Google

At first, Google decided that owners would no longer be able to convert the device to Bluetooth mode after December 31, 2023. According to the Stadia website, the tech giant looks to be granting even more wiggle room by pushing out the deadline to December 31, 2024.

The application gives step-by-step directions, and switching to Bluetooth is a reasonably straightforward process. The controller will begin utilizing Bluetooth low-energy connections when the procedure is complete.

The gamepad will no longer have capabilities like wireless passthrough audio that are only available with Wi-Fi connectivity. This modification is permanent. However, being unable to use the controller at all is preferable to losing those functions.

You can verify whether your controller has the most recent Bluetooth patch by visiting the Stadia website and connecting the controller to a PC.

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