Anyone know how to use a wired headset while on Windows 10?

Hi Adrcg,

Thanks for reaching out to us here on the Forums!

We understand this must be confusing since it works fine with the just the controller connected to the pc but not with the headset. I would recommend trying a wired connection with the controller if the headset is wireless as well. Check to see if it still
gives any audio stuttering.

Also, please check out our
Troubleshoot game
audio or video issues on Windows 10 page or

Troubleshoot the Xbox One Chat Headset on Windows 10.

I hope this helps. Let us know how it goes

Hi,



Let’s isolate your concern by answering the following details:

1. What type of connection did you use to set up the headset and the controller? (e.g via wired, via wireless)

2. Are you using an Xbox One or Xbox 360 controller?

Refer to this
link for the steps on how to set up the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter with Windows 10.

Looking forward to your response.

Hi Benneh360,

To use a headset while streaming. Plug your USB headset (or microphone) into your Windows 10 PC or your chat headset into your controller before beginning Game Streaming. Your headset must be selected as the default playback and recording device on
your PC. To access this setting, open Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Manage Audio Devices.

How to Stream Games to Windows 10

Thank you Bestlano!

Another issue I'm running into with the headset adapter + windows 10 streaming:

I docked my surface pro 2 into the docking station, which has a wired PC microphone plugged in. When I start playing (Rainbow Six Siege), the game audio is coming through my headset adapter (via the Xbos Stereo Headset), but the Windows 10 Xbox app is utilizing
my wired PC microphone instead of the Stereo Headset/Headset Adapter. I can't figure out a way to force the streaming app to use the microphone plugged into my controller...

(not sure if I should document this issue in another thread)

It seems there may be some minor issues between the Windows 10 Xbox streaming application when used with the Xbox Headset Adapter.

Hey there!

Thanks for posting. While streaming your Xbox One to your Windows 10 PC, it is by design that Xbox Live parties are prioritized on Windows 10 at that point.

However, if you own a Micro USB cable or the Xbox One Wireless Controller Adapter for your Windows 10 PC, you can use the Xbox One Chat Headset on Windows 10 for Xbox Live Parties. Check out our

Troubleshoot the Xbox One Chat Headset on Windows 10 article for steps on how that set up should look.

Hope that helps!