Bluetooth HID Gamepad Driver

The Bluetooth HID Gamepad driver helps Windows recognize a compatible game controller and receive its button presses, directional inputs, and other supported controls over Bluetooth. Listed under Ivt in the Input category, this driver is intended for users setting up a gamepad or troubleshooting a controller that pairs but does not respond correctly.

Key Features

• Enables communication between Windows and a compatible Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) gamepad.
• Supports controller input in games and applications that recognize the gamepad’s HID interface.
• Can help resolve missing-driver or device-recognition issues when the correct package is installed.
• Lists support for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP, subject to the compatibility requirements of the individual driver package.

How to Install Bluetooth HID Gamepad Driver

1. Check your system and device. Confirm your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. In Device Manager, review the controller’s properties and hardware IDs to help verify that the package matches your device.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting a Bluetooth HID Gamepad driver download for Windows, check the supported systems and any installation notes. If you are comparing Windows 10/11 options, note that Windows 11 is not included in this device’s listed support.
3. Download and inspect the files. Select the latest version that explicitly supports your controller and operating system. If a free download is offered, verify its source and scan the downloaded files with your security software.
4. Install the driver. Extract the archive if necessary, then run the supplied installer. If the package contains only driver files, open Device Manager, right-click the relevant device, choose Update driver, and browse to the extracted folder. Menu wording may differ on older Windows versions.
5. Reconnect and test. Restart Windows if prompted, enable Bluetooth, and pair the gamepad according to its instructions. Test the controls in Windows’ game controller settings or a compatible game. If pairing fails, check the Bluetooth adapter and controller battery as well.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses an issue you experience. Before an update, review the package notes and consider creating a restore point; a newer driver is useful only if it matches your hardware and Windows version.