Troubleshooting
If the controller is not detected, confirm it is paired over Bluetooth and that your browser supports the Gamepad API on this device. Try disconnecting and re-pairing the controller in Android Bluetooth settings, then reload the page and test again. If inputs still do not appear, try another browser or test on a desktop to confirm whether the controller itself is working.
Pro tip
Test wired first to rule out Bluetooth latency or pairing issues, then compare results.
Common symptoms
- Controller not detected
- Stick drift near center
- Buttons not registering
Use gamepad test android when a game feels off and you want proof the buttons and sticks are registering. Bluetooth pairs, but a game ignores inputs, or the d-pad repeats when you hold it down. On Android, pairing and driver layers are usually the difference.
This OS-specific page is about the basics that save time: pairing, drivers, and input exposure. Once you see clean button events and smooth axes here, you can trust your next steps.
Do not chase perfection. You only need a stable pattern that explains what you feel in-game, then you can adjust deadzone, sensitivity, or remapping with confidence. Keep the gamepad test android run short and repeatable.
Quick checks that usually reveal the issue: - Try the d-pad and shoulder buttons, some controllers expose them differently. - Let go of the stick and watch if it settles near center or keeps drifting. - Move each stick in a slow circle and watch for flat spots or jumps. - Press every face button once and twice to catch missed taps.
If the results look different between wired and Bluetooth, that comparison is useful. Run gamepad test android once wired, then again over Bluetooth, and note whether the same button or axis is the one acting up. If everything looks fine here but feels wrong only inside one game, the next place to look is usually deadzone, sensitivity, or in-game remapping.
For more input diagnostics, open the broader input tests hub, or use the generic checker at gamepad test online to compare against this specific page. Your last step is simple, if the behavior is repeatable in this page and across devices, it is likely the controller, if it only happens in one title, it is likely settings.
Once you have a baseline, you can come back and re-run gamepad test android after each change.