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How do I connect my Xbox mic?

Pairing the headset
  1. Be sure that both the headset and console are powered on.
  2. Press and hold the green power button on the headset (located on the back of the left earcup) for 4 seconds. ...
  3. Press the Pair button  on your console (this is the same button you use to pair a wireless controller with your console).
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Why won't my mic connect to my Xbox?

If you still aren't getting audio, see if a firmware update is available. Mic issues: If your friends can't hear you, first make sure that your mic isn't muted, then check in headset settings that Auto-mute is not set to High (try turning Auto-mute off). If that doesn't fix the problem, restart both devices.
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Why is my microphone not connecting?

Try the following solutions: Make sure that the microphone or headset is connected correctly to your computer. Make sure that the microphone is positioned correctly. Increase the volume of your microphone.
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Why won t my wired headset work on Xbox?

Check that your headset adapter is firmly plugged into your controller and that your stereo headset's 3.5mm cable is securely plugged into the adapter. You'll know it's plugged in properly if you press the mute button and the LED lights up.
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How do you get Xbox chat to talk?

To have your chat text read aloud to other players, select the Text-to-speech checkbox. To choose the voice that others hear in standard chats, select one of the available voices in the Text-to-speech voice menu.
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How do you make Xbox game chat talk?

Turn on game transcription
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Accessibility > Game and chat transcription. Note Party chat options applies to standard chats with other players while Game transcription applies to in-game chats.
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Why can't people hear me on Xbox?

Check that your privacy settings allow communication with everyone. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide and select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy. Select View details & customize > Communication & multiplayer, and then make your changes.
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How do I unmute my mic on Xbox?

Make sure mic is "ON" Press the home button> go to the Gear on the menu> Audio> Turn Mic off and on. OR go to settings> Devices & streaming> Accessories> [...]>
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How do I test my mic on Xbox?

To test your mic on Xbox One:
  1. Go to Settings > Kinect & Devices > Devices & Accessories and select your controller.
  2. Select Volume and Test Microphone. You should see the green bars move when you speak into your mic.
  3. If you don't see the green bars moving, try unplugging and re-plugging in your mic.
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Why is my mic muted?

Unmute in Volume Mixer (Windows)

Right click on the audio icon and choose Open Volume Mixer. Look at the volume controls you can see in the list. There will be a red circle sign with a line on the volume icon under the volume control if it's muted. Just click on the certain icon again to unmute the specific device.
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Why is my Xbox one mute?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Volume & audio output. Select the Audio setup option under Advanced. Highlight the audio setup option you wish to use and then press the A button  to begin the audio test.
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How do I change my mic settings on Xbox?

You can also adjust your headset audio and mic monitoring by going to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & accessories. Select your controller and then select the audio option you want to use.
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Does Xbox controller have a mic?

So, does the Xbox Series X controller have a microphone? No. But it does have a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-C port, so you can connect a gaming headset, plus a mic, into the controller.
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Why is my headset not working?

Dust, lint and dirt are often the culprits, so check the connection between the jack and the headphones, and clean the jack if necessary, using a cotton swab damped with some rubbing alcohol, or use a can of compressed air. Plug the headphones back in and see if they work.
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How do I get my headset to work on my Xbox S?

To connect the Xbox Stereo Headset with an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console, plug the headset directly into the 3.5mm port on the front of any Xbox Wireless Controller that is paired with the console.
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Can I connect AirPods to Xbox?

You can't pair AirPods directly to an Xbox Series X or S. Use the Xbox app on your phone or tablet to chat with your Xbox Series X or S friends while using your AirPods. Alternatively, stream Xbox Series X or S games to your phone with your AirPods connected.
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How do I connect my mic to my controller?

That way, you can communicate via the built-in microphone on the controller.
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Activate the microphone of your controller
  1. Open the main menu of your console. Select the gearwheel icon in the top right corner and go to 'Sound' > 'Microphone'.
  2. Select the controller microphone for 'Input Device'.
  3. Change the status to 'On'.
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Can you use just a microphone on Xbox?

You just need to plug the headset into the bottom of the controller which most headsets are 3.5mm, so the console recognizes there is a microphone.
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