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How can I turn off my Xbox One controller using a Win10 PC without having to remove the batteries?

Jeff Mercado
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  • Do you have the wireless adapter or using the USB cable? I think the controller turns off after a few seconds after disconnecting the adapter. And I could have sworn the controller turns off eventually if you disconnect the USB cable. – Jeff Mercado Nov 04 '15 at 09:19
  • @JeffMercado Wireless adapter. Pulling the adapter is nearly as inconvenient as pulling the cable. I tried waiting for a few min for it to turn off, but not terribly long; I just got it yesterday. – mpen Nov 04 '15 at 16:19

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Just hold Xbox guide button for 5+ seconds.

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There's no other way to shut it down right now.

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Unplug it from the computer, and hold the Xbox button down for more than 5 seconds.

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    Although you can not see it from the "first post" review queue, this answer has already been posted, by another user over a month ago. While it is correct, we frown on duplicate answers. If you wish to clarify that this works, simply upvote the accepted answer. –  Jan 11 '16 at 02:18