Xbox: How to pair Bluetooth headphones to an Xbox Series S


Different Bluetooth headphones could be used for your Xbox Series S console. But it's the 'how to do' process that may seem to be a bit tricky at some point.

You can pair those devices two ways. There might be also a need for some add-ons to do so.

Yet it wouldn't really cost you that much. The important thing is to make things work.

With that being said, here's how to pair Bluetooth headphones to an Xbox Series S.

Pair your Bluetooth headphones to an Xbox Series S by using a wireless USB adapter

There are some Bluetooth headphones meant for the Xbox Series S or X. Once you determine yours belong to that type, you may proceed in doing these steps:

  • Turn on your Xbox Series S and Bluetooth headphones.
  • Both may pair with each other automatically once you turn on those. But if not, press the sync button placed on your Xbox Series S controller.
  • Simultaneously press and hold your Bluetooth headphones' power button.
  • Wait for both devices to pair on each other.

Your devices should now be paired after doing the method above.

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Pair your Bluetooth headphones to an Xbox Series S by using a wireless USB dongle

Now as per Lifewire, another method to pair your Bluetooth headphones to an Xbox Series S by using a wireless USB dongle.

You just need to do the same steps above. But in addition to those, you should plug in your USB dongle on your Xbox Series S's USB port.

It should automatically connect. If not, look for a switch in your USB dongle (if there is one), and turn it on.

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