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suisse2k
Contributor
Contributor
‎09-11-2023 04:26 AM

Fusion 2023 Tech Preview: BT Controller not recognized in Win11

hi

Trying to get my xbox controller already paired in MacOS Ventura detected in Win11 Arm.

Would that ever work?

Via USB it's working fine.

Thx

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Technogeezer
Immortal
Immortal
‎09-11-2023 07:44 AM

Bluetooth device support is  limited in Fusion. See https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Fusion/13/com.vmware.fusion.using.doc/GUID-9C42F404-F254-4E42-A5A7...

In particular, the docs state that Bluetooth HID (human input devices) are not supported for Windows guests. Since the controller may be considered an HID device, that might explain why the VM can’t see it. 

- Paul (Technogeezer)
Editor of the Unofficial Fusion Companion Guides
ColoradoMarmot
Champion
Champion
‎09-11-2023 08:27 AM

The best option is to get a USB bluetooth controller, attach that to windows, then connect the device to it.  BlueTooth passthrough is very limited.