How to Connect AirPods to Xbox Series X or S Using the Xbox App
Here’s how to use the Xbox app with your AirPods while you’re gaming on your Xbox Series X or S:
How to Use AirPods With Xbox Series X or S Via Streaming
If you stream your Xbox Series X or S console to your phone with the Xbox app, you can use your AirPods with your console. The catch is that you have to play on your phone instead of a television. Download for: Here’s how to use your AirPods with your Xbox Series X or S via console streaming:
Why Don’t AirPods Work With Xbox Series X or S?
Unfortunately, the Xbox Series X and S don’t support Bluetooth for audio connectivity. That means you can’t just connect any Bluetooth headphones, headset, or earbuds. It needs to support Microsoft’s wireless standard or have a compatible USB adapter to connect a wireless audio device to your Xbox Series X or S. The best way to get around the fact that you can’t pair a set of AirPods directly to your Xbox Series X or S is to download the Xbox app to your phone, log in with your Xbox network account, and then join Party Chat using the app. You can then chat with your friends just like your AirPods were connected directly to your Xbox Series X or S console.
