Xbox App on Android Will not use microphone from headphones

Ale T. · Jun 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM

As per title, and as per other issues opened by other users starting from 2023 to today, I cannot use the microphone of any BT device (including Xbox wireless headset which is currently connected to my android phone) in a voice chat in the Xbox app.

The app is only using the device integrated microphone and not use the BT one.

I already deleted the app and reinstalled and the same is doing on a totally different android device I own with other BT headphones, so this is an App issue.

Can you please comment it or find a solution?

How is this possible after 3 years of issue already there is no official solution to this?

I use countless app for voice chat and this is the only with this bug.

Please let me know! There is no sense at all to use device mic with a connected BT headphone with a mic.

Thanks

:)

iTsFx

Hello, I'm Felipe and I'm an independent Community Advisor, and I'll do my best to help you.

Here are a few things you can try to fix the issue with the Xbox App not using the microphone from your Bluetooth headphones on your Android device:

Check Permissions: Make sure that the Xbox App has permission to access your microphone. You can check this in your Android device settings, under "Apps & notifications" and then "App permissions". Find the Xbox App and make sure that the microphone permission is enabled.

Restart Devices: Try restarting both your Android device and your Bluetooth headphones. This can sometimes resolve connectivity issues.

Clear App Cache: Clearing the app cache can help fix issues with apps on Android devices. You can do this in your Android device settings, under "Apps & notifications" and then "See all apps". Find the Xbox App and select "Storage & cache", then select "Clear cache".

Reinstall the App: If the above steps don't work, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the Xbox App on your Android device. This can help resolve any issues with the app.

Contact Support: If none of the above steps work, you can try contacting Xbox Support for further assistance. They may be able to provide additional troubleshooting steps or identify any issues with the app or your Bluetooth headphones.

ArminatorX

It depends on the type of your streaming Microphone.

If it's an USB microphone, then no.

If the Microphone has an analogue connector (e.g. 3.5mm jack), you could use a headphone/microphone to CTIA adapter, and plug your Astro into the headphone plug and your streamer microphone to the microphone plug, and then plug the CTIA adapter into the
controller.

Alternatively, if you use a third party streaming software and are screen capturing from your PC, you can start the Party through the Xbox App on your PC, and stream the game to a capture card on your PC. Then you can mix the game audio from the captured
console with your party sound (if your streaming software allows such a mix), and then stream that from your capturing PC to your streaming platform.

OftKilted

For sound isolation, I recommend either closed-back over the ear, or in-ear style earbuds.

The Xbox Controller with 3.5mm adapter and the Xbox Controller Stereo Adapter are both able to use standard Android earbud style headphones and maintain microphone compatibility. (the iPhone compatible headsets aren't compatible with the microphone)

If you are looking for inexpensive earbud style, thewirecutter has a nice article here on cheap in-ear headphones:

The Wirecutter: The Best Cheap In-Ear Headphones to Replace Your Stock Earbuds ( http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-headphones-under-40/ )

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the site above linked site.

Mae Sev.

Hello Jesse Taylor3,

Welcome to Xbox Forums and we appreciate you for sharing this with us.

I'd be happy to help you with your concern regarding using your EarPods or headphones microphone on your TV while using xCloud.

Firstly, it's important to note that not all TVs support the use of external microphones. You'll need to check your TV's manual or specifications to see if it has a microphone input. If it does not, you may need to consider using a different device such as a gaming headset that is compatible with your TV.

Assuming your TV does support external microphones, the next step is to ensure that your EarPods or headphones are compatible with your TV. Some headphones may require an adapter to connect to your TV's microphone input. You can check the manufacturer's website or manual to see if your headphones require an adapter.

Once you have confirmed that your headphones are compatible with your TV, you can connect them to your TV's microphone input. The location of the microphone input may vary depending on your TV's model, so you may need to refer to your TV's manual to locate it.

After connecting your headphones to your TV's microphone input, you'll need to adjust the audio settings on your TV to ensure that the microphone is being used. This can also vary depending on your TV's model, but typically you can access the audio settings by pressing the "Menu" button on your TV remote and navigating to the audio settings.

In the audio settings, you should see an option to select the microphone input. Select your headphones or EarPods from the list of available inputs. You may also need to adjust the volume levels to ensure that your microphone is picking up your voice properly.

You can also check this link for further information: Set up the Xbox app on a smart TV

If you're still having trouble getting your microphone to work on your TV, please let us know. I hope this helps!

Kind regards,

Microsoft Community Moderator

M3tal Daz3

To set the microphone check the info here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027981/windows-how-to-set-up-and-test-microphones-in-windo...

For info on how to use party chat:
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/use-party-chat-xbox-one-windows-10-android-ios

Xbox App on Android Will not use microphone from headphones