How to Connect AirPods to Xbox One With the Xbox App
The official Xbox app is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and most Android smartphones and tablets. You can use it to track Xbox Achievements, buy Xbox One games, and send direct messages (DMs) to your Xbox Network friends. Here’s how to use the Xbox app and Apple AirPods together when gaming on an Xbox One console.
How to Connect AirPods to Xbox One Using Other Apps
In addition to the Xbox app, you can also use your AirPods to chat with your gaming friends using any other chat app. Download For: Many like to communicate via the Discord app, but you can also use apps like Skype, Line, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram to talk while playing an Xbox One video game. To use these apps, begin a voice call or chat as you usually would. The only downside to using these apps is that all of your Xbox friends might not have them installed.
Why Can’t You Use AirPods on Xbox One?
Unfortunately, Microsoft’s Xbox One lacks Bluetooth support, meaning it has no built-in way to pair Apple AirPods to the console. It’s also impossible to connect AirPods to the Xbox One controller headphone jack. However, while you technically can’t connect AirPods to an Xbox One console or controller, you can still use them during an Xbox One gaming session by using the official Xbox app on iOS or Android.
