Can't "Open group chat" in xbox game bar while accepted to groups (option is grayed out and...

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    Can't "Open group chat" in xbox game bar while accepted to groups (option is grayed out and...


    Hi,

    I’m trying to play and communicate with other pre-made groups in Forza Horizon 5 through the Xbox Game Bar’s Looking for Group (LFG) feature. After being confirmed for a group and sometimes receiving an invitation to a convoy (with a notification in the Xbox app), I am unable to click the “Open Group Chat” option—it’s greyed out and unclickable.

    You can find an image here:
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ar-while/9904ebb5-c0f8-42ab-8624-9577b44ed13a

    Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

    Resetting Xbox Game Bar and all related apps

    • Enabling background app permissions
    • Linking my Xbox account to my Steam account properly
    • Adjusting privacy settings (both in Xbox app and Windows settings)
    • Ensuring Xbox Game Bar permissions are set correctly (including running as administrator)
    • Reinstalling Xbox-related apps and services using PowerShell
    • Running sfc /scannow and DISM to fix any corrupted system files
    • Restarting Xbox services and checking Xbox Live Authentication settings
    • Reinstalling the game

    Despite trying all these fixes, nothing has resolved the issue. Interestingly, I can communicate and party up with my existing Xbox friends without issue, but unfortunately, no one plays Forza Horizon 5.

    I’m using Windows 10, and I’ve followed many solutions found online, but I’m still facing the greyed-out chat problem. Has anyone experienced this and found a solution?

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  2. ಮೊಹಮ್ಮ Win User

    Open Group Chat Greyed Out in my own LFG post (I’m the host) on Xbox Series X

    Hmm. That’s strange. The text chat only and voice required are both options on the Xbox as well.

    So does this mean that on Xbox there is gather party only?

    Because if that were true then opening a group chat from the pc then would let this feature be accessible on Xbox and it has nothing to do with if u select voice required or text chat only at all.

    It’s just a simple click. Accept atleast one person to the post as confirmed and open group chat on the Xbox game bar. And then u can head over to Xbox add more people as confirmed and directly see even the lfg post from there as well (the chat from open group chat), which is all meant for Xbox.

    And it will also add all people to the group chat regardless of their privacy settings meaning they won’t be “invited to group chat” but directly added, since they joined the post with “I’m interested”

    All this leads to further clarity that this is merely oversight or wantedly the team doing these features have been lazy in the dev department by not making the simple open group chat clickable on Xbox. Perhaps something to do with the new Xbox game Bar and Xbox pc app.

    But the point is, that after that single click on the pc Xbox game bar “open group chat” everything works fine on Xbox from there onwards for that post… until it expires.

    Glad to know it’s not actually there on Xbox, and we have to turn on pc simply to do a one click painstaking option which should be on the xbox itself… maybe the xbox mobile app too.

    Wish they had it in the old mobile app version which still works today for doing lfg posts and such. A PC is just so cumbersome.

    As for gather party it invites everyone to party and then if u leave the party it withdraws anyone who joins and leaves and sometimes even closes the lfg post.

    P.S. Seems like a lot to be fixed in the networking department but nothing will be for atleast another half decade from now. Yet they make us pay for Xbox live gold. SMH poor service preferring PC for a simple option click.
  3. THANOS OPRESSOR Win User

    Games

    Do you say in multiplayer games? Most in the game party lobby is open, if you are playing in a group your squad is open in audio, see in the game if you have the option to change group audio, or create a group of your own, only those in your group party
    chat you can hear, good luck!
  4. MarvinaPerez Win User

    Orange warning sign in party chat and microphone problems

    Hi, my name is Marvina and I will be happy to help you.

    I'm sorry you have this problem. Follow the instructions below for a solution.

    If you're having audio issues with groups, try the following solutions.

    Solutions
    If you can't hear the person you want to chat with after joining their group, try these suggestions:

    Check that your privacy settings allow communication with everyone. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide and select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Online privacy and security > Xbox privacy. Select View details & customize > Communication & multiplayer, then make your changes.

    Unmute or unblock the person you're trying to chat with. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, then select Groups & chats. Select the group to expand the group list, choose the person you want to unmute, and select Unmute.

    Check the group chat volume for each person in your group. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, then select Groups & chats. Select the group to expand the list of groups, choose the person you want to check out, and then check that their volume slider is at a level you can hear.

    To change the volume level, move left or right with the D-pad or left stick to adjust the volume slider.
    Check that you joined the group chat from the group window.

    Check to make sure you are not on a Discord voice channel. If you are, you'll see "Discord" and the channel name. If you're in a Discord voice channel, go to the following page for troubleshooting tips:

    How to use Discord with Xbox
    Check to see if the group member who can't hear has Noise Suppression enabled in their settings. To activate or deactivate this option:
    Press the Xbox button  to open the guide and select Groups & chats.

    Select the group displayed, and then press the A button  > Options.
    Turn Noise Suppression on and off.
    Aspects that you should take into account

    This feature is enabled by default to help remove unwanted background noise from group audio, such as music, nearby fans, traffic, etc. If you are trying to share these other sounds with the group, you must disable Noise Blanking to unblock any external sounds.
    Noise suppression is enabled only on Xbox Series X|S consoles.

    You may be experiencing network latency issues or other network issues. To do this, check your network's detailed statistics by following the steps described in:

    Network settings on Xbox console
    You may be experiencing an issue related to Network Address Translation (NAT):
    Troubleshoot NAT and Multiplayer Errors Games

    If the active game or application is silent or very quiet when using Kinect in a group chat or Skype call, the chat mixer may be set to hear only the conversation. To adjust the sound level while communicating, adjust the chat mixer settings:

    Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Audio output & volume.
    Select Additional Options > Chat Mixer, and choose one of the options.

    Information source (credits):
    https://support.xbox.com/help/hardw...~:text=Check that you joined ,from the window %20of%20group.&text=Check%20to%20see%20if%20the,and%20select%20Groups%20and%20chats.

    I hope I can help you solve it.

    Best regards,
    Marvina.
  5. Vinny #1 Win User

    mic not working

    This happened to me a few times in the same game, when I discovered a solution: make sure you plugged your headset into the controller before opening the game, do a test by creating a group using your own xbox, if it is working, try opening the game.

    Also, make sure that in the audio options the mic is enabled and in the game options the audio is set for the group of people you are playing (xbox group, group or game)
  6. MarvinaPerez Win User

    Whys isn’t my Xbox voice chat working?

    Hi, my name is Marvina and I will be happy to help you.

    I'm sorry you have this problem. Follow the instructions below for a solution.

    Check the following steps:

    Groups allow you to meet and chat with your friends through the Xbox console. You can do it with just one friend or with a maximum of seven friends.

    Connect with friends in group chat
    If you can't switch to group chat, follow the steps in:
    Can't switch to party chat on Xbox
    If you're having audio issues with groups, try the following solutions.

    Solutions
    Check the Xbox status page. If there are any services with alerts, expand that service, scroll down to Notifications, and sign in to receive a message when the service is back up and running.

    Xbox Status
    If the active game or application is silent or very quiet when using Kinect in a group chat or Skype call, the chat mixer may be set to hear only the conversation.

    To adjust the sound level while communicating, adjust the chat mixer settings:
    Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Audio output & volume.
    Select Additional Options > Chat Mixer, and choose one of the options.

    Information source (credits):
    https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/display-sound/troubleshoot-xbox-one-party-audio

    I hope I can help you solve it.

    Best regards,
    Marvina.
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