Microsoft Wireless Display does not detect my XBox series S

Hi, Edward my name is Jhon and will be a pleasure help you.

To activate mouse input when using the Wireless Display app on your Xbox Series S, follow these steps:

Open the Wireless Display App:

Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide menu.

Select My games & apps, followed by See all.

Highlight the Apps tab, and select the option for Wireless Display.

Ensure the App Is Running:

Make sure the Wireless Display app is open and running on your Xbox Series S.
However, it’s important to note that the Wireless Display app is primarily designed for controller input.

As of now, it does not fully support mouse and keyboard input. When you connect through the wireless display, the connected keyboard and mouse may shut off, and you can only use the Xbox controller.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct way to use a mouse and keyboard with the Wireless Display app on Xbox.

If you want to play PC games on your living room TV using the Xbox Series S, consider alternative methods such as using other screen mirroring apps or connecting your PC directly to the TV.

While the Wireless Display app is convenient for controller-based gaming, it may not meet your specific requirements for mouse and keyboard input.

Remember that the range of wireless devices like keyboards and mice can be limited, so ensure that the distance between your PC and the Xbox Series S is within the acceptable range.

If you’re looking for a seamless experience with mouse and keyboard, exploring other display options might be a better solution.

For your reference, I've included some links where you can find more details about the solutions I suggested

Note: Some of the information, which were gained from this answer, were received in a thread on the Microsoft forum by Ricardo Lechuga Independent Advisor , and it seemed a good idea, to share this information with you. Source of information (credits) :

https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/34fddf83-5fd1-4ae6-9d31-780cbffe7db2

https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-s-as-wireless-display/

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I hope this helps! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions or need additional clarification.

Hi and thanks for reaching out. I hope you’re doing well. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you and I'll be happy to help you.

Xbox wireless controllers, including the latest Xbox Wireless Controllers included with the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, are compatible with the Xbox Series S. In addition, some older Xbox One wireless controllers work with the Xbox Series S. As for third-party wireless controllers, the compatibility depends on the specific controller and whether it is designed to work with the Xbox wireless protocol. The Ant eSports controller you mentioned appears to be a third-party controller designed for PC gaming, and it may not be compatible with the Xbox Series S.

Hello DEATHTHEKID325,



Greetings!



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



It seems that you are having challenges in connecting your Xbox Series S console through wireless connection. Let us work as a team to get this achieved.

If we may ask, is this the first time you are trying to connect your Xbox Series S to your wireless network? Does your wireless network being detected by the Xbox Series S console?

To help you troubleshoot your Xbox network connection, follow the steps provided in the article below and choose the steps that fits to the problem you are experiencing. Here is the link: Troubleshoot your Xbox network connection | Xbox Support

Let us know the outcome after performing the steps so that we can proceed to the next steps to what to do. We look forward to your response.



Sincerely,

Hello George C.

I have tested the above and had no luck. The closet I get is I connect both PC and Xbox Series X to the same WIFI (with both network cables unplugged) and I can see the XBOX as a wireless display to cast my PC. however, it attempts to connect, and the screen blinks and immediately says disconnected.

I have now been able to connect to the XBOX with my laptop, but still not able to connect through my PC.

My PC is showing as a wireless display capable device in the Drivers command "Wireless Display Supported: Yes (Graphics Driver: Yes, Wi-Fi Driver: Yes)"

I have further uninstalled Norton antivirus from my PC and reverted to windows antivirus.

surely I cannot be the only one with this issue?

I see that this post has the same issue, but the thread is now locked

Wireless Display won't connect to Xbox Series X - Microsoft Community

There's no error code. There's just no option to select Dolby Atmos in the Xbox Series X menu except for headphones. I can tell you now that selecting HDMI for display is not the solution either. I already tried that because I saw a suggestion elsewhere regarding a similar issue. When I do that instead of selecting auto-detect the Xbox throws a fit and drops into 480p display mode and says my TV doesn't support 4k (which it does). I think once while having it set to HDMI I managed to get it to let me set the resolution to 1440p or 1080p but no matter what it still said my tv doesn't support 4K and all those other features (which it does). The Xbox only seems to recognize my TVs other features and capabilities when I have display set to auto-detect but with it set to auto-detect it doesn't detect atmos support (which it has) and so doesn't present it as an option that can be selected.