Many devices out there today come with support for wireless technology, such as the ability to easily connect devices like TWS earbuds or headphones to your device. When it comes to gaming, the Microsoft Xbox consoles are among the best. However, the Xbox One doesn’t support the Bluetooth technology.
Yes, it means you cannot connect Bluetooth headphones to Xbox One. Many believe that it is unlikely that it will get such type of support in the future. Now, the big question arises – how can one connect Bluetooth headphones to Xbox One?
If you are looking for an answer, then you will definitely find this guide helpful. In this guide, you will get to know how to connect Bluetooth headphones to Xbox One.
Steps to connect Bluetooth Headphones to Xbox One
While Xbox One doesn’t come with support for Bluetooth technology, there are certain headphones that are compatible with Xbox One. Here are some of the compatible Xbox One headphones –
- Astro A40 TR Headset
- Astro A50 Wireless Headset
- Corsair HS75 XB Wireless Headset
- Kingston HyperX Cloud III
- Audeze Penrose X
- LVL40 Wired Gaming Headset
- LucidSound LS50X
- Razer Thrasher
- Razer Thrasher Ultimate
- LucidSound LS35X Wireless Headset
- SteelSeries Arctis 9X
- Razer Kaira Pro
- Razer Nari Ultimate
- Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 Wireless
- Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless
- Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2
- Xbox Series X Headset
- Xbox One Stereo Headset
- Xbox One Chat Headset
Here are the steps to follow for pairing Xbox One-compatible headsets –
- Power up your Xbox One and the compatible headset. Ensure that the headset has ample charge and is near the Xbox One console.
- Put your headphones in pairing mode. On the side of the Xbox One, find the “Pairing” button and press it. The light on the pairing button would be white.
- On the headset, press the “Connect” button
- The Xbox One will search for the headset and connect Bluetooth Headphones straight away. You will notice that the spring button on the Xbox One has turned blue, indicating that the headphones have been connected to your Xbox One.
How to connect non-compatible Bluetooth headphones to Xbox One?
To connect your Xbox One to non-compatible Bluetooth headphones, the simplest and easiest way would be by using a Bluetooth transmitter. For this method to work, you’ll need to plug the Bluetooth transmitter into the 3.5mm headphone jack on your Xbox One controller.
With the transmitter plugged in, you should power on both the transmitter and the Xbox. Get your Bluetooth headset and let it connect to the Bluetooth transmitter. Once both of them have been connected, the audio from your Xbox One will get sent to your Bluetooth headset via the Bluetooth transmitter.
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