How to Pair and Use Airpods with an Xbox

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You’ve probably looked at your AirPods and thought they’d be a convenient way to sit back and enjoy your Xbox games in comfort and privacy, and you’d be right! Since Xboxes don’t have a native Bluetooth audio function, though, it’s not as straightforward as simply pairing your AirPods, but we’ll show you 3 easy workarounds to get that audio into your ears, wirelessly.

Quick Steps

  1. Turn on your Xbox and select Profile & system .
  2. Select Settings , then Devices & connections .
  3. Select Remote features and enable remote features.
  4. Pair your AirPods with your Xbox.
  5. Download and open the Xbox app on your phone.
  6. Tap and enable Remote play.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using the Xbox App

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    To do this, press the Xbox button on your controller. Then select Profile & system , then Settings. [1]
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    Devices and connections is a tab on the left of the Settings menu. Find Remote features in this tab.
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    This will let you pair bluetooth headphones, like your AirPods.
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    Just like with pairing your AirPods to any other device, open the lid of the case and hold down the pairing button until the connection is established. [2]
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    Before you can use the AirPods, you’ll need to get the Xbox app from the Apple App Store or Google Play . Then, open it and sign in to your Microsoft account.
    • Make sure you sign in to the same account you use on your Xbox.
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    This icon is in the top right corner of the Xbox app, and looks like an Xbox casting signals. In the remote play menu, select Remote play on this device. Your Xbox will send all audio to your AirPods as long as the app is open.
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    After the AirPods are connected, tap the 8 dots on the upper left of the app’s interface. Then select Muted to unmute yourself. This allows you to use your AirPods’ microphone to speak to your current party.
    • Keep in mind that enabling this function mutes the game sounds. Unfortunately, you can’t talk and hear the game at the same time.
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Connecting to Your TV or Monitor

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    This method only works with smart TVs, and only those with Bluetooth functionality. Open your TV’s settings and look for a menu that lets you alter Bluetooth or audio settings.
    • You’ll likely find Bluetooth in a menu like “Sound” or “Speakers.”
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    Just like with pairing your AirPods to any other device, open the lid of the case and hold down the pairing button until the connection is established. [3]
    • Now, your TV’s sound will play through your AirPods.
    • This method doesn’t allow you to use your AirPods’ microphone to communicate.
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Method 3
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Using a Third-Party Adapter

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    Some third-party accessories, like Bluetooth adapters , allow you to pair Bluetooth headphones with your Xbox controller. Plug one of these devices into your controller, then pair your AirPods to it like usual—holding down the “pair” button on the case until they connect.

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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/settings-updates/system-settings
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/108786
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/108786

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