Turtle Beach headphones enhance gaming. Connecting them to your Xbox One can be tricky. If you are asking, “How do you connect Turtle Beach headsets to Xbox?”especially with little time to fix issues. So, this guide will help. We will cover how to connect and solve common problems.
Which Turtle Beach headphones work with Xbox One?
Turtle Beach headsets with a standard 3.5mm audio jack are compatible with Xbox One, Series S, and Series X. Simply plug the wired headset into the Xbox controller’s 3.5mm port, and you’re ready to go.
Wireless compatibility is more complex. Xbox One does not support Bluetooth audio. This is the most common wireless technology used by headphones. Therefore, Xbox uses a proprietary wireless technology called “Xbox Wireless.” This RF-based technology offers reduced latency and better sound quality compared to Bluetooth. This makes it ideal for gaming.
Turtle Beach has produced Xbox-compatible wireless headsets like the Stealth 600 Gen 2 and Stealth 700 Gen 2, which use Xbox Wireless technology. If you own a non-compatible headset, you can still connect it to your Xbox with some limitations using various workarounds.
How to Turn Turtle Beach Headphones into Pairing Mode?
Setting up your Turtle Beach headphones with your Xbox is straightforward. Your headphones should automatically enter pairing mode when powered on for the first time. If not, you can manually activate the pairing mode:
- Stealth 600 Gen 2 and Stealth 700 Gen 2
- Power on the headset and press the Connect button on the left ear cup until the power LED flashes rapidly.
- Stealth 600 Gen 2 Max
- Plug the USB transmitter into the Xbox One’s USB port, then press and hold the power button on the left ear cup to turn on the headset. The headphones should automatically connect to the transmitter and the console.
Connecting Turtle Beach Headphones to Xbox One
Once in pairing mode, follow these steps:
- Turn on your Xbox console.
- Press the Enroll/Connect button on the Xbox
- until the power LED blinks, indicating it’s ready for pairing.
- Activate pairing mode on your Turtle Beach headset.
- Both LEDs will flash rapidly and then turn solid. It indicates a successful connection. A “Headset Assigned” notification should appear on your screen. Then, you will start hearing in-game audio.
Troubleshooting Connection Issues
If your Turtle Beach headphones won’t connect, here are some steps to resolve the issue:
- Check compatibility
- It is important to make sure that you have the Xbox-compatible version of the Turtle Beach headset. PS4 and PS5 variants won’t work wirelessly with Xbox.
- Hard-reset the headset
- Hold the Connect/Bluetooth and Mode buttons for 20 seconds until the headset turns off. Restart and retry the pairing process.
- Update the firmware
- Use the Turtle Beach Audio Hub Updater on your PC or Mac to update your headset’s firmware.
- Ensure the headset is charged
- A low battery can affect the connection. Charge your headset fully before attempting to connect.
- Update your Xbox system
- An outdated Xbox system may prevent your headset from connecting. Manually update the system if necessary.
- Reboot the console
- Physically disconnect and reconnect the power cable to reset the Xbox, then attempt to pair the headset again.
Wrap Up
Turtle Beach headphones are designed to enhance your gaming experience. However, connection issues can occasionally interrupt your gameplay. So, if you follow the steps outlined in this guide, then you can easily connect your Turtle Beach headset to your Xbox One and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
