Xbox Controller - Not working with Stereo Headset

Mad Squirrel JN,

Are you using a wireless or wired headset?

Try some of these solutions listed below:

Stereo Headset isn’t working

If your Xbox One Stereo Headset isn’t functioning correctly, check the following:

• Have you updated your controller’s software to support the Stereo Headset Adapter?
• Make sure your controller has fresh batteries. When the batteries get weak, some controller functions, such as audio and rumble, are turned off to conserve the remaining power.
• Make sure your Headset Adapter is firmly plugged into your controller and that your Stereo Headset’s 3.5-mm cable is securely plugged into the Headset Adapter. You will know it’s plugged in properly if you press the mute button and the LED lights up.
• Try your Xbox One Stereo Headset with another device, such as a laptop, to see if the headset is working. If not, the headset will need to be replaced. To order a replacement, go to the Xbox
  Online Service Center .
• Try your Stereo Headset and Stereo Headset Adapter on another controller, if you can. If the headset works on the second controller, try updating
  the first controller again. If that fails, the controller will need to be replaced. To order a replacement, go to the Xbox Online Service Center .

If your Xbox One stereo Headset is not working properly, check the following.

Make sure the Controller software has been upgraded to support the stereo Headset adapter
Make sure that new batteries are inserted into the controller. When the batteries have a low charge level, some features of the controller such as audio and rumble are deactivated to optimize the remaining charge.
Make sure that the headset adapter is securely connected to the controller and that the 3.5 mm cable from the stereo headset is securely connected to the headset adapter. You can perform this verification by pressing the voice mute button and checking
that the LED lights up.
To see if your Xbox One stereo Headset is working, try it with another device, such as a portable computer. If it doesn't work, you need to replace it. To order a replacement headset, visit the Xbox online Help Center.
If possible, try using the stereo headset and the stereo headset adapter with a different controller. If the headset is working with this second controller, try updating the first controller again. If the problem is still not resolved, you must replace
the controller. To order a replacement headset, visit the Xbox online Help Center.

Hi,

If your Xbox One Stereo Headset isn’t functioning correctly, check the following:

• Have you updated your controller’s software to support the Stereo Headset Adapter?
• Make sure your controller has fresh batteries. When the batteries get weak, some controller functions, such as audio and rumble, are turned off to conserve the remaining power.
• Make sure your Headset Adapter is firmly plugged into your controller and that your Stereo Headset’s 3.5-mm cable is securely plugged into the Headset Adapter. You will know it’s plugged in properly if you press the mute button and the LED lights up.
• Try your Xbox One Stereo Headset with another device, such as a laptop, to see if the headset is working. If not, the headset will need to be replaced. To order a replacement, go to the Xbox
  Online Service Center .
• Try your Stereo Headset and Stereo Headset Adapter on another controller, if you can. If the headset works on the second controller, try updating
  the first controller again. If that fails, the controller will need to be replaced. To order a replacement, go to the Xbox Online Service Center .

Cheers

Stereo Headset Adapter issues and questions

If you have a question or problem using the Stereo Headset Adapter, see the following topics.

Stereo Headset Adapter isn’t working

If your Stereo Headset Adapter isn’t functioning well, check the following:

Have you updated your controller’s software to support the Stereo Headset Adapter?

Make sure your controller has fresh batteries. When the batteries get weak, some controller functions like audio and rumble get turned off to conserve the remaining power.

Make sure your headset adapter is firmly plugged into your controller and that your stereo headset’s 3.5-mm cable is securely plugged into the headset adapter. You will know it’s plugged in properly if you press the mute button and the LED lights up.
If the mute light comes on and you have updated your controller but your headset isn’t working, consult the manual or manufacturer.

Try your Stereo Headset Adapter on another controller if you can. If the adapter works on the second controller, try updating the first controller again. If that fails, the controller will need to be replaced. To order a replacement, go to the Xbox Online
Service Center.

These steps were found at
support.xbox.com/.../stereo-headset-adapter

I would recommend the official Xbox brand stereo headset as it claims to be compatible with all xbox one wireless controllers:

https://www.xbox.com/xbox-one/accessories/headsets/stereo-headset

It probably doesn't need the stereo headset adapter - but if you're going to buy this headset, better just buy the stereo headset adapter to get your other headsets, that you already own, to work properly