Xbox Series X just got a key PS5 feature — here’s how to turn it on

Xbox Series X just got a key PS5 feature — here'south how to turn it on

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Long-fourth dimension Xbox owners volition know that Microsoft's console can be rather abrasive if yous're trying to use a headset. Unlike The PS4 Pro and PS5, which mute audio when you plug in a headset, Xbox consoles strength yous to manually mute your TV the erstwhile-fashioned mode.

Thankfully, that'due south no longer the case. The Xbox Series X will now automatically mute your TV speakers when it connects to a pair of headphones. However, this feature is not enabled past default, so y'all're going to have to take a trip into the settings menu to activate it.

Hither'due south how to mute your Goggle box when using a headset on Xbox Series Ten.

How to mute your Television set when using a headset on Xbox Series Ten

Xbox Series X Audio Settings menu — (Image credit: Microsoft)

1. Printing the Xbox button on your controller to open up the Xbox guide
ii. Roll down and select Settings
3. Select Volume and audio output followed by Additional Options
iv. Toggle on the Mute speaker audio when headset is fastened

And that's all in that location is to it. From here on, the speaker audio will mute anytime you connect your Xbox Series Ten to a headset. It doesn't matter whether it'south wireless, or if you've plugged a wire into the base of your controller.

There'due south no on-screen message telling yous what happens, but one minute the sound is coming through your regular speakers, and the next it'southward all pumping directly into your ears.

One matter to exist aware of is that information technology can have about a minute for the system to realize your headset is attached. Or at to the lowest degree, that was the example when I plugged in my wired headphones and the audio kept coming through my soundbar. And so just be patient and look for the console to do its magic.

And, let me tell you, it's much more than convenient than having to catch the remote and mute the volume manually. Frankly, this characteristic is long overdue, and is a welcome add-on to the Xbox Series X.

At present you know how to mute your TV when using a headset on Xbox Series X, it'due south fourth dimension to check out some more than useful tips. Take a wait at how to calibrate your Telly for Xbox Serial X or Series S using a handy built-in calibration tool, or how to connect an Xbox One controller to Xbox Serial X and Serial South.

Tom is the Tom'due south Guide's Automotive Editor, which means he tin can usually be found knee deep in stats the latest and all-time electric cars, or checking out some sort of driving gadget. It's long way from his days as editor of Gizmodo U.k., when pretty much everything was on the table. He'southward usually found trying to squeeze another giant Lego set onto the shelf, draining very large cups of coffee, or lament that Ikea won't let him purchase the stuff he really needs online.