[SOLVED] Remove notifications of Xbox controller dis-/reconnecting? - Kubuntu 25.04

[viavenator]

Hi all!

I just installed Kubuntu 25.04 today, this being my first brush with Linux ever. I keep getting notifications that my Xbox controller is unplugged/replugged pretty much constantly, which took me a while to figure out (I only realized when I figured out I could turn on pop-up notifications; I thought the mystery sound originally was some kind of "installation complete!" sound). However, it's not been plugged in at all during the installation process; I ran it on Win10 some days ago, before migrating to Kubuntu at all. I used that USB slot to run my installation USB stick, unplugged it after the installation was complete, and haven't used that slot at all while setting up my programs etc. I do use the USB slot next to it for my keyboard and I have plugged in the controller there once or twice too, but since my keyboard runs with no issues even when the disconnected/reconnected sounds play, I'm not sure it's affected by the issue.

Now, I can of course just uncheck the system notifications to stop getting these alerts, but is there a way I can investigate the Xbox detected/removed issue specifically and stop getting notifications for that one issue? I'd be happy with a "Xbox controller detected" message when I actually plug it in, I don't want ghost notifications when the USB slot isn't in use, or when it's taken up by other media.

If this is a complicated process for a newbie or one with no good answers, please let me know. Thank you all very much, excited to be a part of the Kubuntu community going forward

[skyfishgoo]

in the system tray, there is a icon for removable devices.

go into configure for that tiem and see if your controller is listed at the bottom even when it's not plugged in

you can highlight it and select Forget Device (you may have to uncheck the top check box on the columns first

see if that doesn't calm things down.

[viavenator]

in the system tray, there is a icon for removable devices.

go into configure for that tiem and see if your controller is listed at the bottom even when it's not plugged in

you can highlight it and select Forget Device (you may have to uncheck the top check box on the columns first

see if that doesn't calm things down.

Thank you!

I may accidentally have solved that issue in a different way before I saw your suggestion: I plugged in a HDD into the USB slot to extract some files, and after safely detaching it, I got no more sounds or pop-ups. I also checked in the system tray afterwards and the controller is not among the removable devices. If the issue should crop up again, I'll try your suggestion