Connecting Apple AirPods to an Xbox can elevate the gaming experience and deliver immersive audio. However, Xbox doesn’t support Bluetooth audio, so it is impossible to pair your AirPods directly. Instead, you can use a Bluetooth adapter or the Xbox app on your phone to connect AirPods to your TV. This guide demonstrates all the possible techniques for pairing AirPods with Xbox One, Series X, and S.
How to Connect AirPods to Xbox Using a TV’s Bluetooth Feature
1. Enable Bluetooth on your Smart TV by visiting the Sound settings.
2. Open the AirPods case and press the button on its backside until the light blinks white. It is now in pairing mode.
3. Choose your AirPods from the nearby Bluetooth devices list on your TV.
4. Once paired, connect your Xbox console to your TV using an HDMI cable.
5. Go to Audio Output settings on your TV and change it to Bluetooth/AirPods.
How to Connect AirPods to Xbox Using the Xbox App on a Smartphone
1. Open the Guide menu on your console by clicking the Xbox logo.
2. Go to Profile & system, tap Settings, and choose Devices & connections.
3. On the right pane of the screen, click the Remote features tile.
4. Tick the Enable remote features checkbox. Go to this option and press A on the controller to enable it.
5. Pair your AirPods with your iPhone or Android phone or tablet.
6. Run the Xbox app on your iPhone or Android. Remember that the app is compatible with Android 6.0 or up and iOS 10 or higher.
7. Ensure you log in to the same Xbox account as your console. Then, tap Remote play on this device. The audio that is playing on your Xbox console will be sent to your AirPods.
Tips! Keep your mobile phone’s display active while using the Xbox app so the stream can play actively.
How to Pair AirPods to Xbox Using a Bluetooth Adapter
1. Ensure your Apple AirPods are in pairing mode and are not connected to any devices.
2. Connect a Bluetooth adapter to the 3.5mm jack of your Xbox controller. If you don’t have one, you can buy a Bluetooth adapter from Amazon.
3. If the blue light starts to flash on your Bluetooth adapter, it is ready for pairing.
4. Your Apple AirPods will automatically pair with your Bluetooth adapter. Then, you can see a Headset Assigned on your Xbox-connected TV.
5. From now on, you can listen to your gameplay audio via AirPods.
How to Use AirPods for Game Chat on Xbox
Remember to use the Xbox app to pair your AirPods for game chat purposes on Xbox. If you connect a Bluetooth adapter to an Xbox, it will not work for game chat.
1. Activate the Remote Play feature and pair your AirPods with your console via the Xbox app. Then, tap the eight-dot icon at the upper right of the corner.
2. Further, tap the three-dot icon in the pop-up menu.
3. Click Muted and tap Allow from the prompt.
4. You can now access the Xbox Party Chat and speak to your friends using your AirPods. If necessary, you can Mute or Unmute any time by tapping the Mute icon.
FAQ
Your AirPods won’t connect to the TV if they don’t have an adequate charge. Put both AirPods in the charging case, charge it fully, and try again.