Anyone know how to change airpod audio from stereo to hands-free in xbox chat in xbox game bar?

Hi, I'm , an Independent advisor and I can surely help you.

Don't worry we will work on this together. This is a good question. You'll be needing to reach Apple support for this because you'll be needing to configure something on the setting of your airpod.

In theory, a bluetooth adapter plugged into the headset jack on the controller (or the stereo adapter for older controllers) might allow this. I see several products that will do this for stereo audio to your airpods, but in my brief search I wasn't able
to find one that supported stereo audio and a microphone for chat support although I see no reason why such a thing couldn't exist. That's the best way I can see to do this with what Xbox supports today.

How to Record Game Chat on Xbox One
Before you start recording Xbox One game chat, you will need: The Microsoft Stereo Headset Adapter. One CTIA Y-cable and one stereo Y-cable. A 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

How to Record Game Chat on Xbox One
Before you start recording Xbox One game chat, you will need: The Microsoft Stereo Headset Adapter. One CTIA Y-cable and one stereo Y-cable. A 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

Hey guys!

Sorry to hear about the game audio issues. Try setting the audio output to Stereo for Optical audio and HDMI audio (which ever applies). To do so, follow these steps:

• On your Xbox One controller, press the Menu button and select Settings.
• From the Settings menu, select Display & Sound.
• From this menu, you can change the audio output setting's in the far right group.
  

Change the audio output to Stereo and let me know how it goes!