Plugged aux into ir blaster output

ExChronic · Apr 16, 2017

I thought that the ir output was for aux and it made a loud buzz when I plugged my speakers into the ir output and now I learned that the output is for an ir blaster do you think I may have damaged my Xbox should I exchange it for a new one?

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jetsafl · Apr 16, 2017

Using Xbox One IR Output Does the Kinect IR Blaster Still Work

I have some compenents in a cabinet and I was going to get an IR cable to plug into the output on the Xbox One. My question is if I do that does the IR blaster in the Kinect stop working or is the additional IR blaster plugged in the Xbox One in addition
to the Kinect IR Blaster? I want to make usre both still work so that I can control the devices both in and out side cabinets.

Burnin TODI · Apr 16, 2017

CAn you INSERT something else in the HDMI IN hole in the back of XBOX ONE ???

Your laptop needs an IR port (and/or a external ir blaster plugged into the xbox one that is sitting in front of the computer ir port) in order for the console to control it.

Internet Expert · Apr 18, 2017

Your Xbox shouldn't be damaged if you accidentally connected speakers into the IR output. The buzzing would be expected since it's not actual audio being transmitted through that port.

If your Xbox is still running normal (turns on fine, no problems running games, etc), then there should be nothing to worry about. If it has indeed damaged your Xbox, you can always register your console serial number and schedule a repair
here.

The Xbox One only outputs audio digitally, and only has two outputs for that: HDMI or Optical.

If your external speakers only connect with a 3.5mm jack, you can hook it up to your TV/display
IF it has a 3.5mm port for outputting audio, or RCA (red/white) outputs (converted to 3.5mm with an adapter). See your TV/display manual for instructions on how to configure it to output to external speaker sources.

ExChronic · Nov 1, 2018

Your Xbox shouldn't be damaged if you accidentally connected speakers into the IR output. The buzzing would be expected since it's not actual audio being transmitted through that port.

If your Xbox is still running normal (turns on fine, no problems running games, etc), then there should be nothing to worry about. If it has indeed damaged your Xbox, you can always register your console serial number and schedule a repair
here.

The Xbox One only outputs audio digitally, and only has two outputs for that: HDMI or Optical.

If your external speakers only connect with a 3.5mm jack, you can hook it up to your TV/display
IF it has a 3.5mm port for outputting audio, or RCA (red/white) outputs (converted to 3.5mm with an adapter). See your TV/display manual for instructions on how to configure it to output to external speaker sources.
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thank you very much for your help! But what if I slightly damaged the motherboard and made its life span shorter or what if it makes my xbox laggy?

Internet Expert

Your Xbox shouldn't be damaged if you accidentally connected speakers into the IR output. The buzzing would be expected since it's not actual audio being transmitted through that port.

If your Xbox is still running normal (turns on fine, no problems running games, etc), then there should be nothing to worry about. If it has indeed damaged your Xbox, you can always register your console serial number and schedule a repair
here.

The Xbox One only outputs audio digitally, and only has two outputs for that: HDMI or Optical.

If your external speakers only connect with a 3.5mm jack, you can hook it up to your TV/display
IF it has a 3.5mm port for outputting audio, or RCA (red/white) outputs (converted to 3.5mm with an adapter). See your TV/display manual for instructions on how to configure it to output to external speaker sources.

ExChronic

Your Xbox shouldn't be damaged if you accidentally connected speakers into the IR output. The buzzing would be expected since it's not actual audio being transmitted through that port.

If your Xbox is still running normal (turns on fine, no problems running games, etc), then there should be nothing to worry about. If it has indeed damaged your Xbox, you can always register your console serial number and schedule a repair
here.

The Xbox One only outputs audio digitally, and only has two outputs for that: HDMI or Optical.

If your external speakers only connect with a 3.5mm jack, you can hook it up to your TV/display
IF it has a 3.5mm port for outputting audio, or RCA (red/white) outputs (converted to 3.5mm with an adapter). See your TV/display manual for instructions on how to configure it to output to external speaker sources.

thank you very much for your help! But what if I slightly damaged the motherboard and made its life span shorter or what if it makes my xbox laggy?

DrifterX22

IR out: Infrared output port for IR blaster (optional; IR blaster not included).

The IR port is designed to control devices via an IR transmitter such as a home theater system.

IR extension cables etc.

Dave Brunner

I've been doing a bit more diagnostics. I did in fact see the xbox is outputting 2 IR signals so I'm going to try an IR blaster to see if it makes any difference. Here is the output of the xbox:
https://youtu.be/MWv5N-T_fZA
Dave

Burnin TODI

Your laptop needs an IR port (and/or a external ir blaster plugged into the xbox one that is sitting in front of the computer ir port) in order for the console to control it.

Plugged aux into ir blaster output