If you're the type of person who likes to play late at night with the sound on, but also cares about the sleep of your roommates and neighbors, you might want to give it a try. headphones. And they don't have to be mega cans, headphones will work just fine.
Luckily, it's very easy to pair your Xbox console with your AirPods. And let's face it, playing with sound is a favored strategy for scaredy cats like me getting into horror games, but music and score, sound effects and foley, and voiceover work represent half of the art of the game.
So, let's pair your AirPods with your Xbox series S, series or Xbox One.
Before you begin, make sure you have downloaded the Xbox app on iOS Or Android and sign in/sign up with a Microsoft account.
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How to use AirPods with Xbox
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Xbox Series S/X or Xbox One
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AirPods
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Xbox app and Microsoft account
Step 1: Turn on your Xbox and go to Settings.
You can find Settings by pressing the Xbox button in the middle of your Xbox controller, pushing the left stick over your account profile, then pushing the stick towards “Settings.”
Step 2: Select “Devices and Connections”.
Press the left stick towards the bottom of the menu to find this.
Step 3: Select “Remote Features” and check “Enable Remote Features”.
Your Xbox will test your configuration for remote connection. If you are ready to leave, a message will appear on your TV screen letting you know.
Step 4: Connect your AirPods to your phone.
We have complete guides for how to connect your AirPods to your iPhone Or Androidbut TL;DR open your AirPods case with the earbuds inside, press and hold the button on the back of the case until the light on the front changes from green to white, then choose the AirPods from your Bluetooth settings.
Step 5: Open your Xbox app on iPhone or Android.
Make sure you are signed in to your Microsoft account.
Step 6: Tap the “Remote Play” icon in the upper right corner of the Xbox app.
This is the small rectangle where the radio waves come out, next to the notification bell.
![A screenshot of the Xbox app showing where the Remote Play icon is located.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0067YgOpE8VzWIOsnZEXBsb/images-1.fill.size_686x750.v1715601685.png)
Credit: Shannon Connellan/Xbox
Step 7: Tap “Remote play on this device”.
You'll see the name of your Xbox, whether it's an Xbox Series S, Series X, or Xbox One. You will also receive a reminder to make sure your Wi-Fi is turned on.
Step 8: Tap “Allow” to allow Xbox to search and connect to devices on your local network.
Once connected, you will see your Xbox screen mirrored on your phone screen.
Step 9: Simply insert your AirPods and the sound will mirror that of your Xbox!
If you want to talk to other players while you're using your AirPods, you can simply tap the two vertical lines of dots at the top left of your phone's screen, then tap the three horizontal dots and tap the “Mute” button. . This allows Xbox to access the microphone and enable chat.
![A screenshot of the Remote Play screen on Xbox.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0067YgOpE8VzWIOsnZEXBsb/images-2.fill.size_2000x924.v1715601685.png)
Credit: Shannon Connellan / Mashable
Your roommates are welcome.
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