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Speakers do not emit sound
Headset microphone does not pick up sound
Speakers are emitting feedback
TV volume is still on when headset is connected
Adapter buttons are unresponsive
I plugged the headset in, but I do not hear sound from one or both of the speakers.
The volume for the headset may be set to the lowest setting. You will hear no sound if the volume setting is at “0”. Turn up the volume by pressing the volume increase button on the right side of the adapter.
The headset adapter allows you to change the balance between the sound you hear from the game and the sound from the chat room you are currently in. If the balance is set to 100% for the game and 0% for the chat, you will only hear audio from the game you are playing and not the chat (and vice versa). You can change the game and chat balance by pressing the buttons on the left side of the adapter.
The Xbox One controller’s firmware needs to be updated to be compatible with the headset adapter. The Xbox Support website provides instructions for how to do this.
The headset may not be firmly connected to the adapter. This interference may prevent the headset from playing sound in one or both speakers. Disconnect the headset from the adapter, and reconnect it again.
Adapter is incorrectly connected to the controller
The adapter may not be firmly connected to the Xbox One controller. This interference may prevent the headset from playing sound in one or both speakers. Disconnect the adapter from the controller, and reconnect it again.
Controller is not functioning correctly
The controller you are using may be broken. Check to see if the headset works by connecting it to another controller.
Speakers are not functioning correctly
If the above solutions do not work, then the speakers may be broken and may need to be replaced.
Headset microphone does not pick up sound
When I speak into the microphone, no one online can hear my voice.
Mute settings need to be changed
The mute setting may be on. This deactivates the headset microphone, preventing it from picking up sound. Turn off the mute function by pressing the mute button on the headset adapter.
Firmware needs to be updated
The Xbox One controller’s firmware needs to be updated to be compatible with the headset adapter. The Xbox Support website provides instructions for how to do this.
Microphone is not functioning correctly
If the solutions above do not solve this issue, the microphone may need to be replaced.
Speakers are emitting feedback
I hear this loud buzzing/beeping sound in my headphones that keeps getting louder.
Volume is too high
The speaker volume may be set too high. This may cause noise from the speakers to be picked up by the microphone which will loop back to the speakers causing feedback. Turn down the volume by pressing the volume control button on the right side of the adapter. Attachment not showing in gmail.
Chat room is producing feedback
One person in your chat room may be transmitting his or her feedback problems to the rest of the chat room. Ask the one who is transmitting feedback to check his or her headphones, or mute that person in the chat room menu.
Headset-Adapter is connected incorrectly
The headset may not be firmly connected to the adapter. This slight interference may cause excessive noise feedback. Disconnect the headset from the adapter, and reconnect it again. Best x265 player.
Adapter-Controller is connected incorrectly
The adapter may not be firmly connected to the Xbox One controller. This slight interference may cause excessive noise feedback. Disconnect the adapter from the controller, and reconnect it again.
TV volume is still on when headset is connected
I connected my headset to my controller, but there is still sound coming from my TV
TV settings need to be changed
Headset Playing Sound Through Mic Video
The sound from your TV does not automatically mute when you plug the headset into your controller. You can lower the volume or mute your TV without affecting the sound coming from the headset speakers.
Adapter buttons are unresponsive
When I press the buttons on the adapter, nothing happens.
Adapter-Controller is connected incorrectly
The adapter may not be firmly connected to the Xbox One controller. This interference may prevent the input from the adapter buttons from transmitting to the controller. Disconnect the adapter from the controller, and reconnect it again.
Firmware needs to be updated
The Xbox One controller’s firmware needs to be updated to be compatible with the headset adapter. The Xbox Support website provides instructions for how to do this.
Adapter circuit board is broken
If the solutions above do not resolve this issue, the adapter circuit board may be broken and may need to be replaced.
Adapter buttons are broken
If the solutions above do not resolve this issue, the buttons on the adapter may be broken and may need to be replaced.
If the provided solutions do not solve the issue, there may be a problem with the Xbox controller.
Controller's batteries are low
The controller will not provide power to the headset if it has low battery life. Make sure to charge the controller before use.
My headphones will occasionally not play audio, even though the iPhone shows audio is playing and the headphones are the chosen output. For example, I'll be listening to a podcast, receive a call, unplug the headset to talk (or use headset microphone). Afterwards I'll plug the headphones back in, press play on the audio source app, but there is not audio coming through the headphones. Today, I tried a different app, it showed the audio was playing back, but no sounds out of the headset. A workaround is to power off and on the phone. After a restart, the headphones will work again. To generalize my problem, the iPhone doesn't seem to be switching audio output correctly. PS: Occasionally I'll have the similar, but different problem. I'll unplugged the headphones to receive a call, but the handset doesn't play the caller's audio. It seems like they hear me.
Headset Playing Sound Through Microphone
iPhone 6s, iOS 10.2
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I currently am running Windows Vista 64 bit. I also have a Logitech USB headset. The problem I'm having is that any sound that goes through my headset speakers (such as sounds from games) can be heard over my microphone. I personally can't hear it come out of the microphone but anyone I'm voice chatting/skyping with can hear EVERYTHING that comes out of speakers. Obviously that makes things a little difficult when we're trying to play games since hearing every sound from my game is quite distracting to them. My friend has the exact same headset as me but I can't hear anything from his side except his voice (although he is also running Windows 7 so it might be a Vista thing?). It's like my speaker and microphone lines are tied together or have the same output or something. How can I fix this so only I can hear what comes out of my headset speakers? EDIT: Forgot to mention, if I manually mute my microphone (by pushing the button on the headset) then people cannot hear the sounds from my headset speakers.