How To Connect Xbox Headsets To The Xbox Series X And S?

How To Connect Xbox Headset? The Xbox Series X and S use a proprietary wireless protocol that uses a different frequency than Bluetooth. This means headphones and headsets that don’t have an Xbox-specific USB wireless adapter won’t work.

However, this doesn’t mean you can’t connect your favorite pair of headphones to the Xbox. There are some easy ways to make this happen.

Features Of Connect Xbox Headset

• With immersive gaming sound, a comfortable design, and a reliable boom microphone, the $99 Microsoft Xbox Wireless headset is a great choice for gamers. Its ability to pair with a Bluetooth device at the same time adds another layer to its functionality, turning it into a headset that lets you take calls or listen to podcasts while grinding out Gears of War. Its default sound profile is bass-heavy, but its companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you tweak it. It also has a decent noise isolation performance and over 19 hours of continuous battery life.

• The headset is operated with an intuitive control scheme, with gaming-oriented dials built into the earcups as rotating dials for channel mixing and volume control. Pressing the power/pairing button quickly turns on the headset while holding it down for 4 seconds enabling connection mode. A mute button is located on the left ear cup with a light to indicate when it’s active. The right earcup controls the game and music volume, while the left manages chat audio.

• The DAC hub can also act as a dual-connection point between your PC and Xbox at the same time. This is useful for anyone who keeps their console on their desk, as it allows them to easily switch between the two systems without needing to pair with a separate controller or use the dedicated split-connection app. However, I found the DAC hub’s high latency (which is not compensated by the headset’s EQ settings) to be quite noticeable when playing PC games that require quick inputs such as action shooters and MOBAs.

3.5 mm Headset Jack

If you’re using a headset that can plug directly into your Xbox console, you can enjoy gaming audio without the hassle of a wireless adapter. You will need a headset with a 3.5mm connector, like most of JLab’s gaming headphones, and a 3.5mm AUX console cord. Connecting this headset to the Xbox console is as simple as plugging the cord into your headset and then connecting the 3.5mm end of the cord to the small jack on the bottom of the controller. The console will then detect and automatically switch the audio output to your headset. You can also change this setting manually, by navigating to the Settings menu and then selecting Audio Devices.

Unfortunately, most USB headsets aren’t compatible with the Xbox, and even some that use a 3.5mm connector won’t work. If the headset doesn’t have “Made for Xbox” branding, it is likely not compatible with the console, though an official adapter can sometimes be used in conjunction with a USB gaming headset.

Luckily, you can still connect wired headphones or headsets to your Xbox Series X|S and get great game audio, though you won’t be able to use the built-in microphone for chat. You can also plug in a pair of headphones or headsets into the HDMI port on the back of your console, or one of the red and white RCA ports on the side or front (rarely) of the TV.

Bluetooth Headset

Unlike most modern video game consoles, the Xbox Series X and S don’t have built-in Bluetooth headset support. However, it’s possible to connect wireless headphones and earbuds to the console using a USB adapter that supports Bluetooth. These devices typically include a small base station that plugs into one of the console’s USB ports. To connect the headset to the adapter, power it on and follow the device’s instructions for pairing. The adapter should find the headset within a few seconds, though it may take a couple of tries. Once it’s connected, you can use the headset to hear system audio, friends audio, and gameplay audio.

If you’re logged in with the account you want to use the headset with, the adapter will automatically assign it to that user’s voice and chat volume controls. If you’re using it with another account, you can change which account it uses from the Settings menu.

It’s a bummer that you can’t just connect any Bluetooth headphones to the Xbox Series X or S, but it’s not a deal-breaker. We’ve tested the four best workarounds for using Bluetooth headsets with the console, and we’ll walk you through each of them. The most efficient solution is to buy a pair of Bluetooth headphones that work with the console, but if you’re already invested in a set of headphones or earbuds, the other options will probably also work.

Wireless USB Dongle

Unlike the 360 and previous generation of consoles, the Xbox Series X and S don’t have built-in Bluetooth support. However, the consoles do support headsets that use wireless USB dongles. Headsets that come with these devices typically work on a proprietary wireless protocol called Xbox Wireless instead of the standard Bluetooth 4.2. These headsets have a USB dongle that plugs into one of the USB ports on the console to connect over USB.

If your headset or headphones have a wireless USB dongle, first make sure it’s compatible with the console. You can check compatibility by looking for the “Made for Xbox” branding on the box. For earbuds, this usually means. You’ll need to log in with the account you want to assign it to so you can use it for gaming and party chat.

Using the Xbox Wireless dongle is a good choice for those who want to enjoy the console without having to deal with wires or AUX cables. While the wireless connection isn’t as fast or reliable as a wired connection, it provides a great experience for gamers and music listeners.

Wired Headset

If you have a headset with a standard 3.5mm port, like the JLab gaming headphones featured here, you can connect it directly to your Xbox Series X or S. Plug it in, and the headset should pair automatically if the controller has a connection button or if there’s a sync button on the headset.

If your headset has a Bluetooth connection but doesn’t have a built-in microphone, you can use an Xbox Bluetooth headset adapter to connect it to the console. While they’re not cheap, you should be able to find one for around $35 or less. Most of these Bluetooth adapters support the 2.4GHz Bluetooth standard, but some work with a proprietary Xbox protocol and only connect to the controller via an HDMI cable (like this LucidSound LS50X headset).

To pair the adapter, press and hold its pairing button for four seconds, while the power light on the headset flashes. Then, select the Xbox button on your controller and then select Audio & music to open the audio settings. From there, you can adjust your headset’s volume and chat mixer. Keep in mind that Bluetooth connections tend to have a little bit more latency than other standards or USB dongles, and you may experience some lag or stuttering with your audio.

Conclusion

While the Xbox headset features high-quality audio and fluid communication, some gamers encounter issues that affect gameplay. These problems may include stuttering or the audio cutting in and out. The article provides tips and troubleshooting guidance to overcome these issues, allowing gamers to immerse themselves in the game with clarity and effective communication.