Introduction
As the clock ticks down towards the end of 2025, Stadia controller owners face a crucial deadline. Google has announced that the official Bluetooth enablement tool for the Stadia controller will be permanently deactivated on December 31, 2025. This leaves users with a pressing need to transition their devices from the now-defunct Stadia service's Wi-Fi connections to a standard Bluetooth Low Energy setup. If you own a Stadia controller and haven't completed this conversion yet, now is the time to act!
The Final Countdown for the Stadia Controller
According to recent reports, the Bluetooth enablement tool for the Stadia controller will officially cease to function after December 31, 2025. This tool, the only official method provided by Google for transitioning the controller to Bluetooth, must be accessed before its shutdown. Without this conversion, your Stadia controller will be rendered useless for wireless connections, limiting its utility to only wired connections.
With the end of the year fast approaching and no extensions announced, it is clear that this is the final opportunity for users.
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The Importance of Preserving Your Hardware
The impending shutdown of the Bluetooth tool highlights the significance of preserving the Stadia controller’s functionality. Once December 31, 2025, arrives, the Bluetooth conversion capability will no longer be accessible, effectively limiting your controller's potential for wireless use.
The Bluetooth conversion tool will be gone after Dec 31, 2025. | Image credit — Stadia.google.com
Have You Converted Your Stadia Controller to Bluetooth Yet?
A Farewell to a Great Device
To convert your Stadia controller to Bluetooth mode, you'll need to flash the Bluetooth firmware. If you haven't done so yet, you can find a helpful guide on how to complete this process here.
Even if you don’t plan to use your Stadia controller right away, enabling Bluetooth will ensure it remains a valuable backup controller instead of becoming an obsolete wired device. This is a straightforward process, and once the enablement tool is gone, there will be no second chances.
