Unusual actions when connecting controllers to a powered USB hub
Unusual actions when connecting controllers to a powered USB hub
Simple little app, didn't know about it. Used USBDeviewer which is worse, just installed it and the problem started. The hub panicked, cut power, reconnected everything, and ended up broken until I removed the main Ethernet receiver and plugged it back in! It's tough to put into words, so I filmed it with OBS in case I missed something important. The issue popped up around 0:10. For reference, all devices were connected and I was watching TV beforehand. 2025-01-05 20-27-38.mp4 Edited January 5, 2025 by ekestoms
I’m not sure about this, but it might relate to power usage. If the wireless controller’s receiver consumes a lot of current during pairing, it could cut power to other devices so they can get enough while it connects. This behavior seems similar to when you plug in devices after pairing. You could check the hub’s manual or specs for its power consumption, or if you’re comfortable, open the hub and measure the draw yourself. Otherwise, you might find the technical details online.
It seems unusual because the same problem occurs even when only the controller is connected to the second hub and a random peripheral is used on the receiver end. The hub actually offers three 1.5A ports for fast charging and supports five controllers, one Bluetooth adapter, a mouse, and an RGB keyboard. This issue happens no matter which port it's connected to. I'm planning to investigate further, especially since it started recently. Unfortunately, I don’t have the necessary skills or tools (or budget) to open the receiver, but I appreciate your help. I’ll check online for any specifications.
If the problem isn't related to power, it might connect to how wireless signals are handled. Have you tried any other wireless gadgets for testing? They should work similarly in pairing. It’s conceivable the device is sending a signal to cut off power to nearby hubs, which could explain the issue. If you have another USB hub—even a basic USB-A splitter—testing the controller and another device might clarify the cause. I discovered something about a feature that can disable this power-saving mode by sending a signal to shut down devices on a hub, helping prevent overload during pairing. These steps come from a Microsoft forum, which also faced similar problems with a related controller, though further help was limited.