Corsair Utility Engine No device detected error on Windows 11

If you are seeing No device detected, Please connect a device error on Corsair Utility Engine, this guide is for you. We have a few solutions that can help you fix it. Corsair Utility Engine is one of the most advanced software programs to control computer peripherals. Some users are encountering errors when connecting a peripheral via iCUE. When there is a compatibility issue between Corsair Utility Engine and the device you have connected, you will see the No device detected, Please connect a device error.

Why is Corsair iCUE not detecting devices?

When the Corsair iCUE is not detecting devices, the possible causes might be:

Bad USB ports
Connected device not responding
Outdated or Corrupted Corsair Utility Engine
Change in BIOS Switch on Corsair Utility Engine

Let’s see how we can fix the issue.

Fix Corsair Utility Engine – No device detected

When you see No device detected, Please connect a device error on Corsair Utility Engine, you can fix it in the following ways. First, make sure, the device you are connecting is working fine without any issue. Then,

Try another USB port
Restart Corsair Utility Engine
Update USB drivers
Change BIOS Switch on device
Create a new CUE profile
Uninstall Corsair iCUE

Let’s get into the details of every method.

1] Try another USB port

One of the main reasons you see a ‘No device detected’ error in Corsair Utility is a faulty port. Try plugging your device into different ports and see if that resolves the issue.

2] Restart Corsair Utility Engine

There might be a glitch or error with Corsair Utility Engine which is failing to detect the device. Close Corsair Utility Engine and end all related processes in Task Manager. Then, relaunch Corsair Utility Engine after plugging in the device.

3] Update USB drivers

The drivers for the USB controllers may be outdated or corrupted. You need to update USB Controller drivers to the latest versions to fix the issue. You can update the USB drivers in the following ways.

Using Windows Optional Update
Using Device Manager
Using a third-party Driver Update software
Manually download the driver from the manufacturer’s website and run the driver update setup file.

4] Change BIOS Switch on device

Most of the Corsair devices have a BIOS switch on it. Launch the Corsair Utility Engine and try changing the BIOS switch. There is a chance that it might detect the device, and the error you are seeing will be gone.

5] Create a new CUE Profile

Sometimes, creating a new profile in Corsair Utility Engine fixes the issue. To do so, in the Home tab of Corsair Utility Engine,

Click on the + button beside Profiles.
Name your profile and hit Enter.
Set the connect devices as default by clicking on them
Now, save the changes and relaunch Corsair iCUE

6] Uninstall Corsair iCUE

The final way is to uninstall the Corsair iCUE and reinstall it again. Before that check for updates in the Corsair iCUE settings and install them. If the issue is not fixed with that, uninstall it, delete all the temporary files, download it from Corsair’s official website, and install it on your PC.

These are the different ways in which you can fix the “No device detected” error on Corsair Utility Engine.

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How do I fix No device detected iCUE?

You can fix the “No device detected” error on iCUE by implementing the suggested fixes, like trying another USB port, restarting Corsair Utility Engine, updating USB drivers, changing BIOS Switch on the device, creating a new CUE profile, uninstalling Corsair iCUE, and reinstalling it.