Microphone no longer detected while streaming Xbox to Windows

TheKamikazeFork · Apr 8, 2017

Essentially, while streaming my Xbox One to my PC, my microphone which is connected to my PC is no longer detected while streaming. It has worked before hand, but for some reason the Xbox app doesn't detect it while streaming anymore. I have tested it to
make sure it works on its own outside of the app, and it does. I have tried a couple methods to fix the issue, but the issue continues to persist.

I could use some help.

:)

xApollo Knight · Apr 8, 2017

Windows 10 Game Streaming Microphone Not Working!

So recently when Game Streaming through the Xbox App on Windows 10 I used to be able to talk to people with my microphone while game streaming in game chat and party chat, but after some updates, it no longer works and says no microphone detected! I've followed
EVERY step in setting the microphone as a default playback/recording device and no success. I can use the party chat feature in the Xbox App but I can't use my mic while streaming which is frustrating!

Catherine Cus. · Apr 8, 2017

Windows 10 Xbox One Streaming microphone not detected?

Hi,

If the Xbox One console doesn't detect the headset you're using, this may be due to hardware compatibility issues. Let's isolate your concern by answering the following questions:

Where did you purchase the headset?

Are you connecting the headset to the console via wired or wireless?

To make sure that the headset is compatible with Xbox One, we suggest checking the package you've received when you purchased the headset. See if there's an Xbox One logo on the label.

See
Connecting a compatible headset to Xbox One for more information.

JosephAMayo · Apr 8, 2017

It's been like this for a week for so, ever since the new update

Loraine Mon · Nov 2, 2018

Hi,

There are several reasons why you are experiencing this issue. To resolve your concern, we need to gather more details about the issue so we can provide you an appropriate solution. Kindly answer the following questions:

Have you done any changes on the computer prior to the issue?

Did the issue start after an update?

Have you checked if the controller drivers are detected on the
Device Manager?

Are you using an Xbox Chat Headset as microphone while streaming?

Loraine Mon

Hi,

There are several reasons why you are experiencing this issue. To resolve your concern, we need to gather more details about the issue so we can provide you an appropriate solution. Kindly answer the following questions:

Have you done any changes on the computer prior to the issue?

Did the issue start after an update?

Have you checked if the controller drivers are detected on the
Device Manager?

Are you using an Xbox Chat Headset as microphone while streaming?

JosephAMayo

It's been like this for a week for so, ever since the new update

StuartATrueRed

The Xbox One does not support USB Microphones. You could just use a headset for talking while streaming your games or stream using your PC, and use a USB microphone on there instead.

Coolarj10

Update: Regarding issue #2 (Headaet adapter issues while connecting Xbox One controller to Windows 10 PC for streaming)

I discovered that:

1) The headset adapter is just treated like an additional headphone and microphone under the Windows audio settings.

2) To select which microphone to use (e.g. PC mic or microphone attached to Headset Adapter), set the desired microphone as your default device by right clicking volume/speaker icon at the bottom right of the taskbar and click "Recording devices."

3) Odd behavior or malfunctions (e.g. headet microphone not working when streaming to Wkndows 10) may occur when there are too many USB plugged into the computer, causing insufficient USB controller resources.

When I plugged the Xbox One controller directly into my Surface Pro 2, the microphone automatically worked fine. When I docked my Surface Pro 2 into its docking station and plugged the Xbox One controller into the docking station's USB port, my headset adapter/Stereo
Headset's microphone was recognized, but the decibel meter would not detect any sound when spoken into. Occasionally, I would receive a "insufficient USB controller resources" error. This could also be an issue related to connecting the Xbox One controller
to a USB hub.

Regarding issue #1 (headset adapter/stereo headset's microphone not working on Xbox One after disconnecting from streaming), I will see if I experience it again to isolate the issue.

Catherine Cus.

To further isolate your concern, may we know if you're using an external microphone or the Windows 10 built-in microphone?

In the meantime, we recommend running the Windows troubleshooter for playing sounds. See

How to use Microsoft easy fix solutions and look for Find and fix problems playing sounds.

Microphone no longer detected while streaming Xbox to Windows