The Xbox One is one of the popular gaming consoles. The gamers love to play games using this console. With this controller, we can also play movies and TV shows, even in 4K resolution. It is good to turn off your controller properly to save battery life, and you will not be required to use the Controller every time. You can turn off the controller through the Controller button and Console. In this article, let’s discuss how to turn off the Xbox One controller in two different ways.
How to Turn Off Xbox One Controller via Bluetooth
1) Find the Xbox button on the center top of your controller.
2) Press and hold it for six seconds.
3) The controller will turn off automatically.
4) When you turn it on again, it will reconnect automatically to the last connected device.
Note: Remember, if you press the Xbox button for 15 seconds, it will hard reset your Xbox One Console.
Alternative Way (Using Console)
1) Connect your Xbox controller to the console.
2) Now, press and hold down the Xbox button for 3 seconds.
3) A new pop-up will appear on the screen to which your console is connected.
4) In that, select Turn Controller Off.
If you don’t find this method is working, then remove the batteries from your controller to turn it off.
How to Turn Off Xbox One Controller Auto Sleep
To turn off your controller auto-sleep, you can check the auto-sleep mode in the control panel settings. You can find this option in all the latest console models.
If you don’t find the auto sleep option, you can use a micro USB cable or a USB charging cable to plug into the console. It will stop your controller from going to sleep.
And finally, you can also use an extra rubber strap to tie the control button. So the controller assumes that someone is pressing a button to play a game, and it will not go to sleep mode.
Related: How to Connect Xbox One Controller to PC [3 Easy Ways]
In case you have a wired Controller, then you can unplug it from your console to turn it off. If you have any queries, you can always ask us and share your feedback with us in the comment section.
FAQ
You can turn off the vibration on the controller by accessing the vibration settings in the console. You can visit Device & Streaming in the Settings and click the Accessories. Select your Controller and click Configure to turn off the Vibration.
The Xbox One Controller is connected to the PC through Bluetooth and you can turn it off in the controller itself. You have to long press the Guide button on the controller to power off.