How to Setup ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station Gen 4 with Xbox Series X & S [No Optical Audio Cable]

[@DoubtMeTech]

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[@DoubtMeTech]

@Trey Damon Happy to help. Thanks for watching

[@garethallport2262]

So if i connect my series x through micro USB, to use the headset for my pc I would have to switch the micro USB right? There isnt another way to connect?

[@beardedguy7321]

Hey bro, thanks for the video. I do have a question about how to capture game chat. I have the Series, and I use a Elgato 4k60s to capture my game play. What do I need to capture game chat?

[@aaronzavala7309]

I was just following your steps when it said my update failed and when I reattempted my headset died so they at 0% while needing an update. So the headset is dead while needs an update at the same time idk what to do I’ve been at it for hours now

[@ToddEdgerton-zy7is]

Hey I did the firmware update but it’s still not connecting to my Xbox. Any ideas on how to fix that?

[@Moebieus]

Without this video I would have returned my headset. Astro's guide is abysmal.... Thank you so much!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@srbezerk7223]

@@DoubtMeTech you have to pay for the dolby thing though

[@faisaljammaz4541]

You forgot to mention that you lose the ability to use your equalizers and to adjust chat volume and game volume. With this headset you can mute game chat with the buttons on the side of the headset, You lose all functionality of the buttons on the headset,

[@agentlegal6951]

@@faisaljammaz4541 I have the Xbox one x, but it’s the one before the series s/x. Does this mean those buttons won’t work for me either? I got my headset two days ago

[@interyanan8742]

Can you use the PS4 a50’s for the series x?

[@I_Cypher_I]

You go into much more detail than Astro's own setup video and don't skip the necessary step of updating the firmware like they for some reason do.. That, and you get right to the important content without blabbing on and on about crap nobody cares about like so many KZbin channels do. Excellent video bro! Thank you.

[@DoubtMeTech]

I greatly appreciate that. Thank you for the good vibes and support 🙏

[@thisissammyplayz6136]

I was my A50 for PC only the day I got my Series X and I used my old A40 for the Xbox, but now my A40 got a loose contact. I was about to buy a completely new one if I didn't find that video. So I want to say big big thanks you safed me a lot of money and I can go back to gaming now

[@Skullman185]

MY GUY THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just bought the A50s and just got the new console and was extremely pissed off that these weren't working. YOU SAVED ME! thank you so much! forever thankful

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@chrisvalentin4826]

@@DoubtMeTech do you need to pay for dolby for this headset to work for Xbox series X , new to the game so pretty clue less

[@Meachiemeach]

@@DoubtMeTech so u do need/must have a computer? To do the update b4 u can use

[@anthonyfiorille1536]

God bless you for making this. I did not feel like dropping more bands on astro bases. Thank you!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@williamharper3633]

Even 2 years later this guide is way more helpful than other KZbin guides I've seen or especially astro themselves. I can say anything more than what others have already pointed out. Thanks a bunch for clarifying cuz I was about to take them back.

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@HawkNocturnal]

I just bought it. It sounds great and the base station works.. But what I’m wondering is normally when I log into a game on the top right corner of my tv it says Dolby vision and Dolby atmos. But when I log into a game with the headset on it only says Dolby vision. But it is set to Dolby in settings and on the base station. Am I missing something? 🙏🏻

[@Toft1971]

That video makes me dare to buy the Astro A50 now. The video is short and precise and you speak clearly and distinctly. Thank you ... little greetings from Denmark

[@babyivanfx]

THANK YOU SO MUCH.. IT WORKS EVEN 2 YEARS LATER, TODAY I GOT MY A50, lets goooooo!!!!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@alexbertolino2003]

My guy is a straight G i was stressing I was gonna have to buy another mic when I didn’t see the cable port thanks a million my dude

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@michellesharp3110]

Thank you so much!! Just got this for my birthday and was LOST when I opened the box and there was no setup instruction

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@my_9_rides_shotgun237]

Thank you. I’ve been struggling with this headset on series x. Thanks for the quick guide. Astro customer service and help forums suck!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@blac_shyguy9442]

To the point no nonsensical speech and helpful info on that you are amazing

[@DoubtMeTech]

I greatly appreciate the good vibes. Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@kaydenstratton]

Thanks for walking me through the process but I did software update and I still can’t hear my game volume

[@2195jerseygirl]

Same issue here

[@sheaconway6427]

Same issue. U had any luck sorting it yet?

[@superfeschi]

Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you so much for that clear and easy tutorial. Just one thing: you forgot to mention, that you have to switch the base back to xbox before you plug it in the Xbox Series X

[@thomas_harris]

I’ve done all this and I get sound fine but I’m not sure if I’m getting Dolby audio? The Dolby button on the headset doesn’t make any difference to the sound for me. Is that how it’s meant to be or have I done something wrong?

[@traciferrr3125]

So thankful for this video!! 🙌🏽 I watched it like 10 times and now my headset is connected!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@lilboimekid8603]

How did u do the firmware update

[@imjustcasey]

If you see this years later I had lost all hope until I put it into xbox mode, plugged the base station via micro usb into my xbox series x and then when I docked the headset it instantly gave me the pop up saying headset assigned. Try this before giving up after your headset is updated. Works perfect!

[@richardmorgan8747]

Just got a Series X after using the a50's on an Xbox One for a while. I was always a bit perplexed at how Dolby Atmos worked without buying a code, you've informed me well my friend (good news to hear I've got a lifetime subscription that I wasn't aware of too), I'm a happy man 😎👍

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@ghastty6346]

@@DoubtMeTech makes me get a trial what should i do?

[@unkrypted8189]

@@DoubtMeTech I no longer have surround sound after doing this what do I do

[@PowerHouseJosh]

@@unkrypted8189 hey same thing happened to me was fine for a couple of months, now it says I don’t have it

[@PowerHouseJosh]

@@DoubtMeTech Hey what’s happening with the lifetime subscription to Dolby, that’s you talked about. Everything was fine for a couple of months, now it says I don’t have Dolby anymore and have to pay. Other people have this problem as well, please help

[@Matspyropowerhouse]

Took me 10 min after this vid to set everything up , thank you bro

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@Godzirra-San]

I powered up my laptop after seeint a lot of complaints but funnily enough, in 2023 you no longer need that update. There wasn't one and everything works fine! Great video regardless, thank you, this is so much better than Astro's!

[@paulpatrulescu9976]

CNET should hire this dude for all tutorials and reviews … excellent walkthrough on setting up this headset!

[@DoubtMeTech]

I greatly appreciate that. Thank you for the good vibes and support. Happy help. 🙏

[@corporalcollins3044]

I cant seem to the astro commend center to download, so right now im stuck

[@shadow35king]

I've tried this but it doesn't work for me. I had to downgrade to my old TV just to use the optic cable so I can hear sound with my new Xbox. It honestly sucks :(

[@henry-2757]

I’ve done all of these steps but it still doesn’t work

[@byrafantrax7545]

THOSE WHO HAVE NOT WORKED FOR THEM, HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL ASTRO PROGRAM, BUT FROM THE MICROSOFT STORE, BECAUSE THERE IS AN APPLICATION THAT IS NOT AND DOES NOT UPDATE THE HEATSETS TO THE LAST VERSION, IN THIS VIDEO, SEE THE STEPS , THEY ARE LIKE THE MITAT OF THE VIDEO, I ALREADY SOLVED IT

[@byrafantrax7545]

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[@JeyKayy]

update done settings like in the video but no sound...? any help?

[@Jules-i9v]

IT WORKED!!! Thank you so much for a great tutorial and saving me from returning my headset that I was so excited for. Gods work mate

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@Kingnate0101]

What if when u plug it in it doesn’t say it needs a firmware update

[@alexmacphee5404]

@@Kingnate0101that’s my problem

[@jon04771]

i was having so much trouble getting my headset to work. Great guide! thank you so much

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@austinmccoll5256]

Updated, installed Dolby, have setting correct, and even have the green check mark thing and game sound still doesn’t work

[@FernandoGarcia-dg8ml]

When I try to download the firmware it keeps saying it’s in bootloader mode I’ve tried downloading the firmware on windows 10 and standard command center. I’ve reset my headset couple times unplug everything and plug it back in nothing still works.. Please help

[@snafie356]

Everything working but the voice output from the tv and the headphones 2 channels, how can I make output sound only to the headset directly

[@lewisweaver4441]

Fantastic mate! Stressing thinking these was broken but no! Just had to follow ur steps and it worked ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@DanielFlores-wl5ik]

Maybe a dumb question, but why do you not toggle the option that says hdmi or optical audio headset? Someone answer me please

[@kenzofiend5276]

Deadass never comment but i jus got tge xs & this headset & i spent hours trying to figure this out. Thankyou so much

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@JJman6547]

I did the update and set up Dolby on my xbox everything good.. I still get no audio from.xbox series x on my headset

[@RWFN01]

ok this video literally saved our gaming !!!!!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@timestriker183]

Thank you so much man, the guide in the box was terrible and this video saved me so much time!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@rednazsky1417]

Your a badass for showing people how to do this man, you literally saved people from wasting their money. Thank you!!

[@LemanoftheRussVI]

best guide i saw on the web, everyone else missed the firmware update.

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@ruben201871]

Even with the update, the consoles were still made for optical audio. Pick up an HDMI audio extractor or the ps5 HDMI adapter. Works fine. My only question is even with Atmos enabled, do you turn passthrough (star) off or on?

[@koruptedexe307]

Bro thank you so much!! Still works till this day

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@angelanicole3333]

This is an Awesome video. By far the best video. But I still can’t get the sound to work. I’ve been working on it for HOURS & I’m so frustrated. I’m going to have to return them & really don’t want to. I have always owned Astro headsets but I don’t know why this sound isn’t working. Anyone else have the same problem after doing everything on this video? If so, what did you do to fix the issue?? Please help!!!!

[@2195jerseygirl]

I am still having issue hearing my game volume as well

[@sheaconway6427]

Same. I hav no game audio after these steps. U managed to solve the problem yet?

[@FreezyBuilds]

What if I have done everything with updating firmware, the headset is assigned, downloaded the Dolby app but the app doesn’t recognize the base?

[@ryanortega4875]

I am having the same issue. I have the previous generation of a50s.

[@ryanortega4875]

so i just ended up buying the 14 dollar dolby atmos set up and it worked but i hope you can do it without having to buy it

[@codmw2zombie]

@@ryanortega4875 I’m having the same issue, did you ever resolve it?

[@codmw2zombie]

I’m having the same issue, did you ever resolve it?

[@ryanortega4875]

@@codmw2zombie i just ended up buying the 14 dollar surround sound firmware

[@ashleyharris5248]

This video helped me out in setting my Astros up with my Xbox series x. Thank you.

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@YoK3V]

Yo your a lifesaver big dawg ✊🏾This was so clutch because I was about to make my way back to the store 😂 Keep doing what you doing bro!!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@nickdrago822]

What do I do if it doesn’t recognize my base like it’s making me pay for the subscription?

[@steveramos7943]

Could you do the same if you download astro command center to your Xbox? I don't have a computer

[@AntMan_478]

Yes

[@michaelbarnes4355]

My question is how do you adjust the chat volume on these headphones I can’t figure it out. Any help would be appreciated

[@nickward9258]

I don’t have a pc. Is this doable without one?

[@haydenpatstone2849]

I can hear party chat not game volume any tips thank you

[@blickytv]

DOESNT UPDATE WHEN I PLUG INTO THE COMPUTER STILL SAYS PLUG IN A ASTRO DEVICE

[@assassinzimm]

So I gave this a shot and I am able to use my ASTRO a50 Gen 4 for party chat however I'm still not receiving Game audio through my headset and I'm not sure what the issue is.

[@ImKevBe]

The only problem using the A50s and A40s in usb mode they both go into passthrough mode so the eq and Dolby buttons are disabled because the Dolby access app does it all on the Xbox!

[@UncleDan904]

Did all the steps, everything is detected in the atmos app and even set to Dolby atmos for headphones and I never get any audio through my headset. All firmware is completely up to date as well.

[@madden907]

same

[@UncleDan904]

@@madden907 yeah I returned them. These headphones are not as compatible with the series x as claimed. I guess I’m just stuck with my wired Razer Krakens

[@Verlassen13]

Video makes it seem so easy. Yet like you, did all the steps, still get no game audio through the headset. Same headset works fine plug and play on PS5 though... why make the Xbox so complicated?

[@UncleDan904]

@@Verlassen13 yeah I don’t understand why Xbox has so many incompatibility issues for wireless headsets, that never used to be an issue until the Xbox one era. 8 months after returning this junk of a headset I still haven’t found a remotely decent wireless headset compatible with my series x.

[@wildirishduck]

mine don’t say ready to use it says the 7 day free or payed version

[@amcginnis19]

Is Dolby Atmos not free anymore? For some reason when I’m in the dolby atmos for headphones screen on the app it says it’s $19 CAD?

[@nunnybun3256]

Same thing

[@rileywarburton4638]

My base is updated but my headset won’t. He keeps stopping at 33% on step 1. Why is this?

[@zackmontemayor1559]

The firmware update is not coming up for me... I plugged it into my pc and started up the astro command center, but there's no notification that it needs a update :( please help

[@chozenwon1234567]

this has the updated versions you can install manually...took me a while to find it but it worked. Also, if your mic still isn't working, try a different usb cord, that fixed mine. www.reddit.com/r/AstroGaming/comments/muryxi/astro_troubleshooting_guide_manually_updating/

[@ryanmark3884]

How is the quality though USB versus the optical?

[@katzenkindi3986]

Its like shit over usb no 3d sound and you have Always Problems With Sound stutter and this things for Xbox one x Good Perfect no Problems and for Series x Shit very shit

[@John_Klambo]

@@katzenkindi3986 yes I can confirm it

[@ryanmark3884]

@@katzenkindi3986 thanks! Ok looks like I need a new headset. Liking at audeze penrose x

[@AQCE245]

Yeah it's pure garbage over USB I just plug my optical into my TV and the sound is beautiful 😍

[@SadMrPenguin]

Great video! I’m still having issues. I have Astro A50 Gen 4 PC/PS5 edition. Will this still work with my Xbox Series S? When I plug it in I don’t get a notification like you. Do you have it in PC mode or PS4/Xbox?

[@wyatt_haupt]

Lifesaver!! Great walk through!! Thanks a lot my man!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@willidilly6576]

I just got a new pair of A50 Gen 4 for my Xbox series X and every time I take them off the station they disconnect. Anyone have a solution ?

[@liquidsmokemustang1537]

Hopefully you see this. Have you had any issues with the headset not charging when it’s put on the base? Mine sometimes connect and sometimes the base 4 charging lights flash alternately, not in line like they are charging. Even customer service was not helpful in figuring this out. Yes, update was done.

[@iamgregooo2456]

Best explained video for these headsets, thank you soo much for this excellent video!! I got confused when connecting to the Xbox, but after this, you made it so simple for me ! Keep it up!!

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@ro0liveira]

Did the microphone work normally? This is my fear

[@iamgregooo2456]

@@ro0liveira it did work !! Even though now I use a PC, it’s easy to connect!

[@detectiverdr2305]

@@iamgregooo2456have you had a problem where you can talk and hear people but cannot hear sound of games or navigating through xbox menu

[@iamgregooo2456]

@@detectiverdr2305 no I haven’t, the only issue I had was with me not hearing whoever was in my party but that was a simple fix with my output/input settings, I’m not sure if that can help in your situation, sorry!

[@martincooper5432]

Should I of updated the headset separately as mine still won’t work 😢

[@Chris-zz3ry]

Appreciate how easy you made this bro

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@traysaunballie]

you’re a bawsss for posting this 👍👍

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@scoutingz6756]

I have everything plugged in like you said and when I am on the Astros command center app it still says “please connect an Astro gaming device or switch the connected device to Xbox mode”

[@horacioguardiola7557]

Does the audio stay the same as with the optical audio? For me it sounds funky

[@SadMrPenguin]

Great video! I’m still having issues. I have Astro A50 Gen 4 PC/PS4 edition. Will these still work with my series A

[@avocadogodoy7272]

I know I’m late.. Do you not need to use the optical cable that comes with the Astros??

[@Bandzwsk]

Yo thanks man was going to return my headphones, came in clutch 🙏🏾

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@gonzuzgamer6026]

I have my base and everything plugged in but on the dolby app it doesn’t recognize it :(

[@codmw2zombie]

I’m having the same issue, did you end up resolving it?

[@derekbordwine1126]

Followed all the steps. Can hear great on the pc but can't hear anything on the Xbox. Any help?

[@parkerfloyd3333]

Ok what if I don’t have Mac or windows can I do it on Xbox?

[@CameronJGilliam]

Mine doesn’t show “ready to use” on the Dolby app and it keeps giving me an error for some reason. This is so irritating.

[@nunnybun3256]

Ever figure it out??

[@CameronJGilliam]

@@nunnybun3256 Yeah. Not long after this comment actually. It felt impossible for it to work, as if it was broken, but then all of a sudden everything fell into place.

[@nunnybun3256]

@@CameronJGilliam So you got it to recognize your base? Cause it wants me to pay

[@CameronJGilliam]

@@nunnybun3256 Is everything set up correctly and it’s still saying that?

[@vetopaolini8652]

When I download the Doby app it doesn't give me the paired green check mark.

[@invictus3075]

Well you just saved me from buying a whole new headset thank you very much

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@indefluck7514]

I’ve done all these steps and I still don’t have audio coming to my astros on Xbox . I hear and can talk to people in party but I don’t hear my game through the headset ?

[@duncanschmidt5047]

So I have to switch the base USB A cable all the time between PC USB and Xbox USB???

[@kevinklaiber9848]

It helped alot! Thanks and greetings from Germany 🤙🏼

[@SeverSFSs]

My gen 3 base station isnt recognized and asks me to do trial or 10 dollar payment. Also my dolby surround sound button on my headset does absolutely nothing now. It beeps as if its changing to surround sound but the quality is still the same with no surround sound.

[@nunnybun3256]

Ever figure this out??

[@SeverSFSs]

@@nunnybun3256 no solution. The lack of a direct audio port on the series x makes it incompatible. So youre stuck using them as a standard headset through usb... Pretty lame for the series x to take a step back like that. Ive gotten used to it tho

[@joshparcell9651]

I did all the steps in the video bur i still get no sound from the xbox. But my mix works in the party?

[@alexz000]

I plugged mine in straight threw usb on my xsx, and it works perfectly?

[@smithersinc]

Great video for set up! How about audio settings for the Xbox series x and audio settings in the Astro app? Thanks

[@CaptainKaijyu]

So this is a greatly detailed video but the sound still isn’t working for me and I went through all the steps and is updated....

[@wheeler.joe1]

Same for me. I can hear party chat but no game audio.

[@Buzzshot_GW]

Same here bro. U managed to fix it?

[@wheeler.joe1]

@@Buzzshot_GW I did. I deleted the Command Center from the Astro website. I then downloaded the Command Center from the Microsoft store and ran the firmware update. After that everything worked.

[@DarkLordDagon]

Wow! I can imagine how much you had to spend turning the cog wheels of the brain to find this golden nugget of information. Cudo's to you and thank you again 😊👍

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@xRyu2K]

Do I keep the Dolby option on or off on my headset after this?? Thanks for the video

[@scm1701]

Can you connect the headset to the Xbox and the Bluetooth on your cell phone at the same time? If so, how do you do that? Thanks so much for you help and time!

[@picolo5042]

Thanks u so much man I just got it and in less than ten minutes it works keep doin what u do man love the content

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. 🙏🙏

[@chrisharris3456]

Dude insane help bro ❤ didn’t know you had to update it bc I couldn’t use the input output cord on my Series S so thank you

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@tylerwilson7088]

Mine still isn’t working. I even bought a splitter box for the optical cord. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong

[@LifeIsKhaosx2]

Im stuck at the “please connect ab Astro gaming device “ it’s hooked up to Xbox but cpu screen doesn’t pick it up

[@HaveITheRock]

hi, I got my astro a50 gen 4, everything works just fine, followed all the steps, audio works fully over USB, however my mic isn't working any fix for that?

[@tpick079]

I just got a50 headset as a gift but it has the ps4 base. If i bought the Xbox base would the headset still work? Thanks for the video.

[@toddperanio1106]

Does still allow you to swap back and forth between Xbox and pc without changing cables?

[@samfontes5281]

Hey pls help I was able to connect but my mic isn’t working idk what to do I can’t find a video on how to make the microphone work

[@XavierAddisonLV]

When I go to my Xbox setting I don’t see the optical audio section just the HDMI audio section and I just updated my Astro’s can you help please??

[@sparkles_x8705]

thank you. this totally saved the day bro. I was thinking i was going to have to buy a new headset.

[@DoubtMeTech]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@danielportillo6787]

I read in one review the Dolby atmos doesn’t work well for gaming. Thoughts?