Why is my headset only playing background noise

Discus and support Why is my headset only playing background noise in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; My headset is only playing background noise, like when I turn a song or Netflix movie on, It's only picking up on the instruments or background noises,... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by brody rec, Aug 24, 2022.

  1. brody rec
    brody rec Guest

    Why is my headset only playing background noise


    My headset is only playing background noise, like when I turn a song or Netflix movie on, It's only picking up on the instruments or background noises, I can't hear peoples voices, I tried alot of things but it never worked, it started by an electric static noise, but now it has something to do with the xbox, if anyone can help.

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    brody rec, Aug 24, 2022
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  2. brody rec Win User

    Why is my headset only playing background noise

    Also, when I turn on mono output, the audio is gone
  3. brody rec Win User

    Why is my headset only playing background noise

    It happens with every headset, I tried some things to fix it like resetting my audio settings, resetting my xbox, you know, hard to figure what it is, Let me know what to do!
  4. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Why is my headset only playing background noise

    Thanks, please try with another headset if possible.

    In the meantime I can advise you another things to try:

    Are you able to connect your Xbox console to a different TV and test from there?

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    If not, try this:

    A. Power cycle your console:

    1. Turn off your console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds, until it shuts down completely.

    2. Unplug the console's power cable from the console and from the power outlet. Wait 5 minutes.

    Important: Be sure to wait at least 5 minutes. This step resets the power supply.

    3. Plug the console power cable back in.

    4. Press the Xbox button on your console to turn it on.

    B. Factory reset but keeping games and apps

    Open Settings > System > Console info > Reset and then select keep my games and apps (you need to add the profiles later, keep in mind that you need the email and password) <Or if you don't mind select reset and remove everything>

    C. Start a remote play session using your PC or phone and see if you're able to get sound from there

    D. If option C is true, try performing an offline update for your console if the above doesn't work. In that way Xbox system will be installed from scratch.

    For this you need a USB and PC to format it and transfer files provided in the link below (with steps):

    https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/...
  5. brody rec Win User

    Why is my headset only playing background noise

    I bought 2 controllers, tried to see if it would make any difference but it's staying the same, I will try to get one more headset, but if I can't figure out I might have to see if it's the Xbox
  6. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Why is my headset only playing background noise

    Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.
    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    Hope you're doing great today despite this BRODY

    Is this happening with every headset? Or just with the current headset?
    May I know if you're using an insider / beta version for the system?

    And tell me briefly what did you tried
    In that way I can advise you different things or how to proceed
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