How to Route Xbox Live Audio to Your Headset

Wired Headset (3.5mm jack on controller)

1. Plug headset firmly into controller's 3.5mm port.
2. Press Xbox button → Settings > General > Volume & audio output.
3. Under Headset audio:
   • Set Chat mixer to "Do nothing" or balance preference.
   • Set Mic monitoring to taste.
4. Under Party chat output, choose Headset.
5. Under Game audio, choose Headset (or "Headset & speakers" if you want both).

Wireless Headset (Xbox Wireless / Bluetooth)

1. Pair via Settings > Devices & connections > Accessories.
2. Same audio routing steps as above.
3. For Bluetooth headsets (non-Xbox Wireless), you need the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows on PC—they don't pair directly to console.

Xbox App (Mobile/PC) for Party Chat

• Open Xbox app → Settings > Audio.
• Set Chat audio output to your headset/headphones.
• Game audio stays on console/TV unless using Remote Play.

Common Fixes

• No game audio: Ensure "Game audio" output isn't set to "Speakers" only.
• Mic not working: Check mute switch on headset; test in "Mic monitoring."
• Update controller firmware: Settings > Devices > Controller > "..." > Firmware version.
• Restart console: Full power cycle (hold power 10s, unplug 30s) clears audio glitches.

If issues persist, test the headset on another controller/device to isolate hardware faults.