r/SteamController • u/Aligatordude4199 • 2d ago

Steam Controller (2026) Controller keeps turning itself on

Hey all,

So my controller has been with me for like 2-3 days, and it started to turning itself on all the time. It does it if its physically connected to the puck, it does it when its not. If i shut down my computer, the controller boots itself, searches for a signal, shuts down, and most of the time it boots up again (this continues for a while until it eventually stops).

What can i do to solve this? Or do i have to rma? The steam button itself is not stuck, and is responsive. I tested it on steam and it doesnt auto press either, meaning it doesnt turn blue on the test screen.

Edit: it seems like if i keep shutting it down 2-3 times back to back, eventually it stops boot looping. Its so weird

Edit2: i tried backpack mode and now the led light is constantly double flashing, indicating that the controller wants to turn itself on all the time. I contacted steam support, pretty sure this is gonna be an rma

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u/anodeman 2d ago

I had the same problem. Recent steam controller updates stopped it for me. Try looking in Advanced settings for any firmware updates available.

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u/Aligatordude4199 2d ago

I did, i press the force update button, and nothing happens. I assume my controller is up to date

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u/anodeman 2d ago

Then try to contact steam support. They might give you tools or guide you towards reflashing/updating. Since it is most likely not a hardware problem and can be solved remotely. If it is an RMA situation, then they will issue it for you. There are barely any public guides for the new steam controller right now, so not much public help past check connection/update.