11/14/2023 0 Comments Xbox one pc headset adapter![]() ![]() The real reason why we cant stream audio with bluetooth on pc via xbox controller is that audio in itself is a very heavy stream of data, sure it cant be more heavy than a video stream but it is certainly more than simple button presses, you see, for a controller it is essential to play games without lag, and adding more traffic on the same narrow road only makes it slower. Run windows update – Not 100% sure if it is needed but there was an update there for me, maybe triggered by the USB wireless adapter having been connected.Īfter rebooting, Windows was detecting that there was a wireless headset and microphone connected via the Xbox controller, just as it does when you connect to the system via a USB cable.If this happens to you, do not worry, it does work, I have verified it. When I connected the controller to the system and it was working, I found that windows was not detecting the headset when I has one connected to the headset jack on the controller. I had read online that the official Xbox wireless adapter is the only way to use the controller with a headset connected to the 3.5mm jack. I must admit, I was quite annoyed when this happened to me. 3.5mm Headset Not Showing With Xbox Wireless Adapter Just as good as it would work if you were playing on an Xbox console. If you connect a headset to the controller, it should work without any problems. It will connect to the controller and you are good to go. Simple connect the USB dongle to the Pc and press the sync button. The Xbox wireless adapter will allow you to connect your controller to a PC, no Bluetooth is required. It does mean having to spend $20-$30 on it which is annoying if you have Bluetooth already available on your machine. The Xbox wireless adapter is the best way to connect an Xbox controller to the PC if you want to make use of all of the features available. But this is just a guess, maybe someone smarter than me can drop a comment below and explain why. So it cants be a controller and a headset at the same time. I suspect it may be a case that a single Bluetoothdevice cant show up as multiple separate devices. ![]() I am no electrical engineer so I can’t really explain why this doesn’t work. It is a controller and it is not possible for you to use your headset over Bluetooth. Windows will not detect this Bluetoothdevice as more than one thing. When using the controller over Bluetooth, it is not possible to also use the headset. While this might seem like good news, it is not good news if you want to use your 3.5mm wired headset with your controller. Keep in mind, not all controllers have Bluetooth, check out the full guide on connecting a controller to the Pc for more information on this. If you have an Xbox One or newer controller, you will have the luxury of being able to use Bluetooth to connect to the PC. Once you plug a headset into the controller, it will be picked up by windows and will show up in the sound devices menu as an audio output source and also an input if there is a microphone. Once connected to the PC, it should be detected immediately and work without needing to setup any drivers or applications. Connect the USB cable to the controller, which should be a micro USB and more than likely USB C as time goes on. ![]() If you are using a USB cable, everything should be very straightforward. When you check audio devices on windows, you will see the headset and microphone appear Using a USB Cable I have broken up the guide with some answers below based on the method you are using to connect to your PC. Depending on how you have connected the controller to your PC, the troubleshooting steps may differ. Using the 3.5mm headphone jack on PC should be straightforward but unfortunately, there are some exceptions to the rule that can result in some people having difficulty getting the controller setup with their PC.
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