###### (This is the documentation for SDL3, which is the current stable version. [SDL2](https://wiki.libsdl.org/SDL2/) was the previous version!) # SDL_HINT_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_STEAM A variable controlling whether the HIDAPI driver for Bluetooth Steam Controllers should be used. ## Header File Defined in [](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_hints.h) ## Syntax ```c #define SDL_HINT_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_STEAM "SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_STEAM" ``` ## Remarks The variable can be set to the following values: - "0": HIDAPI driver is not used. (default) - "1": HIDAPI driver is used for Steam Controllers, which requires Bluetooth access and may prompt the user for permission on iOS and Android. This hint should be set before initializing joysticks and gamepads. ## Version This hint is available since SDL 3.1.3. ---- [CategoryAPI](CategoryAPI), [CategoryAPIMacro](CategoryAPIMacro), [CategoryHints](CategoryHints)