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Last month, we warned you that the tool allowing users to convert their Stadia controllers to Bluetooth mode was officially coming to an end. Well, the clock has finally run out. After missing its original December 31, 2025, deadline by a few weeks, the official website at stadia.google.com/controller is now returning a 404 error. But if you have a controller gathering dust in a drawer that you forgot to update, don’t panic. There is still a way to save it.
Christopher Klay, the developer behind the popular (and now defunct) Stadia Enhanced browser extension, has stepped up to fill the gap. Like many in the community, he saved a copy of the web tool before Google pulled the plug and is now hosting a working version on his personal GitHub page.
Because the tool itself is web-based and Google stopped releasing firmware updates for the controller years ago, this backup works exactly like the official site did. It allows you to unlock the Bluetooth functionality on your controller, saving it from becoming a wired-only relic.
The process remains the same as before, just with a different URL.
It is a relief to see the community keeping this hardware alive! The Stadia Controller is still fantastic with great ergonomics, and thanks to this backup, it doesn’t have to end up in a landfill just because Google turned off the lights. RIP Stadia!
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Joe has been a part of Chrome Unboxed since 2016 when he started helping Robby produce YouTube videos. Although normally behind the scenes, Joe has spent countless hours editing reviews and unboxings of many, many Chromebooks. Now a Partner in Unboxed Media, Joe is constantly thinking strategically about the Chromebook industry and how Chrome Unboxed can continue to innovate in the space.
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