You cant connect AirPods directly to the Xbox.

However, you’ve got the option to use alternative methods such as remote play or bluetooth adapter.

to make it use the AirPods with the Remote Play you gotta set up your Xbox first.

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To do this, go to the Devices and Connections tab in configs and select Remote Features.

In the this menu select Enable remote functions to enable remote play.

you’re able to also use a Bluetooth adapter for this purpose.

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Lets look at how you’re able to do this in more detail below.

Does the Xbox One support AirPods?

AirPods rely on Bluetooth technology, which is not compatible with the Xbox One without additional hardware or workarounds.

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This way you’ve got the option to use AirPods on your phone and play your favorite games.

To do this you need any phone or tablet and AirPods.

Microsoft recommends using a 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection for best results.

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To do this, you need:

Remember to connect your AirPods to your unit before this.

This isnt the best solution, especially if youre interested in online gaming where delay can be critical.

Also it is not convenient to play games on a small screen.

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However, at the moment its the only free and reliable way to connect AirPods to your console.

Is there any other way to connect AirPods to Xbox One?

Bluetooth adapter connects directly to the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Xbox One controller.

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Once paired, the adapter receives the audio signal from the controller and transmits it wirelessly to your AirPods.

This latency can vary depending on the specific adapter used and the quality of the Bluetooth connection.

I can recommend you the adapter which you might see in the picture above.

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you’ve got the option to find a link to it in the caption under the picture orhere.

To do this, youll need the Stream controls Extension.

It will allow you to use the microphone in voice chats, as well as in-game multiplayer chats.

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Its pretty easy to do.

The above steps can work with any Bluetooth machine and your phone.

However, if you need support for unofficial Bluetooth headphones, its the only right solution at the moment.

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