How do I use the new Xbox Wireless Headset with both the PC and Xbox?

I used wired when I play PC for both Controller and headset. On xbox, I use a wireless controller, but a wired headset.

Is the headset switched to Xbox mode? The new Microsoft bluetooth/xbox wireless headsets work in either bluetooth or xbox mode, but not both at the same time. You need to make sure it's in Xbox mode to pair it with your Xbox console.

support.xbox.com/.../set-up-bluetooth-wireless-headset

Yes, you can use the Xbox One wireless headset chat mixer on PC if you have the USB wireless adapter.

To do this, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Connect the USB wireless adapter to your PC.
   
2. Turn on your Xbox One wireless headset and hold down the power button on the headset until it starts flashing. This puts the headset in pairing mode.
   
3. Press the pairing button on the USB wireless adapter until the LED starts flashing.
   
4. Once the LED on the USB wireless adapter stops flashing and stays lit, the headset is paired with your PC.
   
5. Open the Xbox Accessories app on your PC, and click on the "Xbox One Wireless Controller" device.
   
6. From there, you can adjust the chat mixer settings to your liking.
   

Once you have completed these steps, you should be able to use the chat mixer on your Xbox One wireless headset with your PC.

Hello

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I've done this, Both suggestions but no different. My concern is that I get the same issue on PC when I use the official Xbox wireless dongle.

I struggle to see how it's anything other than a faulty headset

Hello Leeraken,

Welcome to Xbox Forums. We appreciate for sharing your concern with us and we hope that you are doing well today.

To answer your question, Yes, you can use the Xbox Wireless Headset on your PC with both stereo audio and microphone. You can use either the headset’s 3.5mm cable option, Bluetooth option, or by using an Xbox Wireless USB dongle add-on for your PC. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows is a good option for you to use the proprietary connection protocol on your computer (on W10) instead of Bluetooth.



Regarding your bonus question, the “double tap to switch device” feature is available on the Xbox Wireless Headset. You can switch between two devices that are connected to the headset by double-tapping the pairing button.

You may visit and check this article for more details and information. Xbox Wireless Headset FAQ | Xbox Support.

To connect your Xbox Wireless Headset to your PC, you can follow these steps:

1. Be sure that both the headset and console are powered on.
   
2. Press and hold the green power button on the headset (located on the back of the left earcup) for 4 seconds.
   
3. Press the Pair button on your console (this is the same button you use to pair a wireless controller with your console).
   
4. When the headset and console connect with each other, you’ll hear a tone.
   
5. Alternatively, you can connect the headset to your PC using Bluetooth 4.2+ or through the Wireless Adapter for Windows (sold separately). You can also use the headset’s 3.5mm cable option.
   

We hope this was able to clear up any confusion this might have caused.

If you have other clarifications, you can get back to us by replying to this post.

We will be glad to follow up and help you.

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