Xbox One Series Mic not Working How to Fix [X and S]

Your Xbox One series X and S Headset Microphone not working at all but you can still hear the gameplay which makes you frustrated? Especially while playing Multiplayer games, lack of communication could be crucial and even can cost you the game.
Let’s explore the best 5 solutions to fix Microphone problems on Xbox, so you can effortlessly convey your thoughts to others during gameplay or record your voice along with game sound if you wish.
0:00 Microphone not working on Xbox
0:26 Basic Troubleshooting
1:04 Solution 1: Check if the Mic is ON
1:13 Solution 2: Check Microphone Settings
1:45 Solution 3: Parties & Chat Settings are OK
2:14 Solution 4: Check Online Safety Settings
2:51 Solution 5: Update Console and Controller
3:07 Important Note

[@Euzcom]

You do not understand how helpful you were, I was so dumb not to try it on a different controller, I appreciate you

[@Mithrral]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO HE GOES OVER ALL THE THINGS

[@wow5712]

Updating it fixed it, thank you !

[@SBF334]

Thanks so much you fixed my issue I love your work ❤

[@jamaicanrudeboy393]

thanks your the best. i been having this prob for a while

[@Crayaan]

turns out my mic was turned off in the voice setting tysm took 3 min ive been playing without a mic for months thank u

[@queengribble]

What voice setting?

[@kevi654]

Thank you so much for helping me fix my mic

[@wentworthathor287]

Thank you!!! I was in my own party 🤦🏾‍♂️ had to leave “my party” and it works now.

[@itsmoefoo8717]

When you said to clean it I wiped the aux and it worked perfectly 😂😂 thanks man

[@norbertdietz734]

Thanks for your help. you are simply the best

[@keirangilligan6271]

My headset was working but my microphone wasn’t, put a cotton bud in to clean it and now it’s not working at all, cheers mate 👍

[@Imthe_real_sans]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Beautyinthefilthy]

Make sure the audio cable cord is compatible with both mic and headphones. Some cables support headphones only.

[@ayoavvo1377]

updating the controller fixed it. good video🙏🏽

[@blacketruscan]

Exactly that's what I did after the video failed me did it last night

[@sirkratos9455]

What do you mean updating your controller?

[@mdrykampp]

@@sirkratos9455yes

[@_st4rrrrrrrrmxe]

@@sirkratos9455in settings if u go to devices and connections and then click on the three dots for ur controller it should give you the option to update your controller. this is what fixed mine too

[@sirkratos9455]

@@_st4rrrrrrrrmxe its a regular xbox 1 my bad , diff settings

[@thatboyghostphantom9092]

After a week of trying to find out what's going on I finally stumbled on your channel and tmyou fixed it and helped me avoid 1 extra grey hair

[@Lenoz-ce2ic]

Thank you helped me a ton

[@aspengore1]

i thought i had to buy a new mic u saved me 170$ by me reseting my console ur a saint

[@arabotaku3438]

Thank you very much ❤

[@MESSI_PRODZ]

Thank u so much

[@emelycalvillo1004]

Omg you just saved me big time thank you!!!!!!

[@Fix.369]

emelycalvillo1004 Bro, Thanks for letting us know what worked for you.☺️

[@noluv2k24]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@daddyc1707]

My mic was working and randomly stopped working without me knowing mid game. Do I need to buy a new one or is there some way to fix it

[@LamarIshimYuh-ry8ih]

My Mic was turned off but thanks man!

[@ziluxo]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@Postgames12]

Thank you bro thank you!!

[@GavySunner]

Thank you !!!!

[@RogerJohnson_]

Thank you!!

[@Imthe_real_sans]

Thanks I’ll try it

[@DavidAnthony.123]

Thanks man 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@geointhemix4789]

Dope video appreciate king 👑

[@Fix.369]

geointhemix4789 Bro, Glad to know that our video worked for you.☺️

[@xbbrittanyyx]

Thanks!

[@sci_4491]

I got a pdp controller so I have an Xbox app for my settings and idk why my mic stopped working it sometimes works on my controller that constantly turns off I got both right before Christmas 😭

[@Zenouser.]

Hey, I have a wired headset and a monitor. I don’t know where to plug it. The Xbox controller or monitor, when I plug it in the controller I can’t hear no audio in any games. But when I plug it in my headset in my monitor I could hear audio but can’t talk with the mic.

[@stevek3037]

Same issue. You fix it? Sometimes it works sometimes it does not

[@dmontekirtz8815]

My mic in plugged in but not letting me go to the audio settings..why?? Help

[@chietattoos]

thank you🙏🏻💯

[@pauldorry2459]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@try-hardbrosss3426]

Thanks mate

[@Bobthefriendlynpc6969]

Thank you

[@user-mo5gc9fe8s]

Bro this was so usefull

[@alyssamarie4161]

Thank u bro

[@theingsinator2567]

I have a razer headset i use on a ps5 and i plug it into the console for it to work. However when i plug it into the xbox it doesnt work? Whats going on? May i also add it glows so when its on the way i know is because it glows. So its glowing when i plug it in tho theres no sound coming through it?

[@Fix.369]

theingsinator2567 Bro, If there are multiple Zacs for your Headset, make sure you are inserting the coreect one for headphone. It should Fix your problem.😊

[@nicolewiggins4408]

I'm having this issue with the wireless turtle Beach headset. When I go to settings , it won't let me click the volume at all. How can I fix this??

[@Ima_getu]

Same here

[@Anthony-du3he]

Thankyou

[@AiX101]

Will this work in fortnite. Because it did not work

[@charlottekingfisher4213]

So ive watched so many videos and did all they suggested. Today i was messing on the setti gs and seen open mic sensitivity. It was at 100% I turned it down a couple levels and it works. I have it set to 50 now.

[@Fix.369]

charlottekingfisher4213 Bro, Thanks for the tip.😊

[@elliebillings924]

How do I find the mic sensitivity

[@charlottekingfisher4213]

@@elliebillings924 hit the 3 line button in game, go to audio settings scroll down and it will say mic sensitivity

[@JamesLinenX]

​@@charlottekingfisher4213down vote. What you even mean bro?

[@charlottekingfisher4213]

@@JamesLinenX i mean my headset wasnt working on COD because the in game setting had my mic sensitivity set to 100% so i lowered the setting to around 70 and it works. I dont know why, but when it was set to 100% my friends couldn't hear me. Idk

[@rainbowdash3005]

I did everything to updates and all that and it's still not working, someone help plz

[@frankiejay0739]

did you ever figure it out

[@queengribble]

​@@frankiejay0739 did you?

[@Veilxsy]

Bro i spent 2 hours watching videos and i realized i had to turn my mic up 😂

[@Detroit923]

😂😂

[@someonefromdiscord]

peak

[@Maluhia_Waihona]

I dont understand why my controler dostn recognive my mic! Its plug and on!

[@ZacZito]

🔥🔥

[@ahmadosama8891]

also very important, check if your headset is connected with an aux cable with a 3 pole and not a 2 pole, because then it will only be supporting the hearing and not the mic

[@paydgaming]

problem solved. Very simple, definately an oversight

[@matthewteem6770]

How do I check that

[@paydgaming]

@@matthewteem6770 pull the plug out of your controller, and count the black rings. AUX cords have 2 black rings meaning they dont carry mic capability

[@lavanaclarke]

THANK YOU BRO

[@JesusChrist-ck2sf]

Mine has 3 rings it came in the same box.. still no mic

[@vale9790]

How do you turn your mic on for bo2? The mic works on every game except black ops 2. I have a Series S and for some reason my mic doesn't exist for this game but it does for cold war, halo, Minecraft, etc

[@MichaelCoronilla-tu1yn]

I have the same problem to

[@MichaelCoronilla-tu1yn]

Let me know I you get anything to work

[@tutunofficial8555]

​@@MichaelCoronilla-tu1ynit's like a few people have the same problem today on all games and even party its not working for me but it was working a hour ago it's so baffling

[@vale9790]

@@MichaelCoronilla-tu1yn I didn't get it working but I met someone who has the same kind of controller and has the same problem. I have the React-R series controller and he has the Pro React controller. Both made by Turtle Beach and neither work on the xbox one version of bo2. Still no idea why or how to fix it

[@jasperbankswilliams3009]

I need help because everything in the video is the same as my settings but I can't hear or speak into the mic and I've bought 3 pairs this week and I'm out of ideas :(

[@Fix.369]

jasperbankswilliams3009 Bro, It could be a hardware issue. You need to take it service center.😊

[@Ellis64]

My mic is plugged in and works on other devices and used to work on my xbox but has recently stopped working, my audio and music option has always been greyed out but worked before.... not sure what's changed, the xbox recognises i have a headset plugged in but doesn't recognise it at the same time...

[@ajanisams6457]

same with me bro it’s so annoying

[@zachawav]

I tried everything you suggested and my mic is still not working. Although, other accounts on the console don't seem to have this issue

[@Fix.369]

Timoto Bro, If you are only having the issue with a particular account, make sure it does not have any restrictions on the account, it can cause the problem.☺️

[@stfupayaso]

Turns out there’s an actual setting to have the mic turned off 😑

[@micahfrempong1600]

I have "Dohaus life 4" headphones they are wireless but support a 3.5 mm headphone jack and its plugged into my controller the headphones have a built in mic but when I talk nothing picks up its still broken anyone know why?

[@JesusChrist-ck2sf]

I'm going threw the same thing trying 2 figure it out.. u learned anything yet? I checked all the settings I can hear everything but can't use mic. I triple checked all settings. Headset brand new just bought it not second hand

[@littleballof_crazy9834]

Even when I plug the mic in all the options stay grayed out so what do I do then?

[@noahgwenson]

Buy a new headset

[@littleballof_crazy9834]

@@noahgwenson It's not my headset, the headset works fine on my phone

[@chloex1156]

I'm going through the same issue, with the audio and music being grayed out and I can't change volume settings or do anything my headset works in party with people I don't think it's the controller or headset

[@ck-wh4vd]

​@@noahgwensonits not the headset.

[@TheDailyGamingCorner]

Thanks I just had to clean it XD

[@noahcolewayand9323]

1:30 I can't see whether my headset mic is on or off. Any tips?

[@Imthe_real_sans]

Same

[@Yoshwayy]

Brother my problem is GAME CHAT not picking up my mic

[@vokez5297]

Geez ive tried everything and still no joy? When i speak the ring appears around my icon but friends still cannot hear me so the xbox is picking up sound but it is not muted in any way

[@Fix.369]

vokez5297 Bro, Sorry to hear you're still having trouble. Try another headset/mic and double-check your privacy settings. It might fix you issue.☺️

[@Cpt..]

I was in the middle of a ranked match in r6 and it just randomly stopped working I can hear everything but they can't hear me

[@Fix.369]

Bro, Make sure your Headsets Mic is working correctly, sometimes it can cause the problem.😊

[@Cpt..]

@Fix.369 thays what I'm looking for help on the headset works fine just nobody can hear me

[@2ceegee720]

Literally my same problem bro

[@user-by6df3xb6i]

@@Cpt.. have you fixed it yet?

[@MiKEY_TARANTiNO]

Same bro my in game chat is broken. One day it just stopped working. I cant hear anyone in game chat i can see there mic moving but no sound its been like that for years now. Other games are fine like cod. Ive tried everything in game settings too.

[@dmontekirtz8815]

When I go to audio & music it's not letting me adjust my headset chat mixer..why? Help me

[@HM_FN1]

Same

[@Webless8]

Mine isn't working no matter what I do

[@Fix.369]

Webless1 Bro, If Possible try using a different controller. If still does not work, it can be a hardware issue.☺️

[@Vermixent9]

My dad is having problems with being able to talk and for other to be able to hear him on Insurgency Sandstorm but when I play other games, I don’t have any problems

[@user-qw2bw4io9q]

Thx i thought my mic was broke lol

[@dannyhunt584]

So annoying my mic works in private chat but not in any lobby I have sound in the mic but I can’t talk to anyone

[@joelroyle841]

Still won’t work for me controller is up to date too.

[@Youplusemeisverypeathegrean]

It doesn’t even say I have a mic

[@nategorman3361]

my shi was muted 💀

[@Popcorx]

Same 😂😂😂

[@maybehasyn69]

Do u have an external mic

[@KuwaitGOV.]

Blud same😂😂

[@Vexxifyisdaddy]

LMAO

[@TheVbrothersz]

Lol

[@Average_Lavigne]

I have a steel series headset with a cord on a wired xbox controller that has a mute button. everything is setup exactly to the video, I was in a party and they still did not hear me at all. everything was unmuted. I don't get why xbox is so confusing. wish it was just plug and play. Was playing gta 5 online.

[@JJH2004]

Bro I have the exact same problem

[@JJH2004]

Also exact same headset

[@iHeartU10000]

Same here

[@iHeartU10000]

What was going on was my old astro headset still had the USB connected to the back of my Xbox. My Xbox, series x, doesn't have the optic connection like on the Xbox one x. After I unplugged it and updated my controller it started working again.

[@MrButter20]

I tried everything it is a turtle Beach mic I gave it a bit of a scrub still wouldn’t work messed around with it tapping noise still wouldn’t work turn on noise seppison whatever it calls still wouldn’t work here’s the story how it happened. I just came back from vacation. I wanted to talk to my friend so bad on Fortnite. but then I plugged into the mic they couldn’t hear me. please have a solution I tried everything! I plugged it as hard as I can, and it still wouldn’t work. It was working a bit for like a minute. but it stopped it’s not my controller.

[@realeyesrealizereallies1274]

I have the same problem and my turtle beaches are brand new haven’t worked for me once

[@jasperbankswilliams3009]

Same

[@MrButter20]

@@jasperbankswilliams3009 till this day, it still doesn’t work so I was just like screw it I might get a new one on Christmas

[@JJH2004]

Guess what… It still does not work. It works fine on my pc but just specifically not on my xbox. When in a party an echo can be heard from my mic though but I just can not talk.

[@gmano]

I’m having this same exact problem

[@gmano]

I just fixed it. I had to factory reset my whole Xbox.. good luck lol

[@Wolf-iu7rs]

​@@gmanoexplain please

[@gmano]

@@Wolf-iu7rs i made sure to have all of my information backed up onto a hard drive first of all and then i had to go into my xbox settings and factory reset my xbox (wiped everything off of it) and essentially i had to set up my xbox as a new system. Logged back into my xbox live account and redownloaded everything.. it brought back my mic capabilities so now my friends can hear me talking but it still hasn’t fixed the problem that i can’t hear game sound. I am waiting for a new base station for my astro a50’s to come in and hopefully that fixes the lack of game sound feedback in my headset.

[@joshuaquick5511]

I have tried all of these suggestions and none have worked.

[@flocksanti]

ive been having a problem where i can hear the people but i cant talk ill give you the solution to this problem instead of watching these yt vids: Solution 1:check mic settings solution 2:get a new mic (what worked for me) if this doesnt work go to the repair shop because their is either something wrong with the controller or xbox solution 3:honorable mention:check and make sure your controller is updated

[@isaiahdash6184]

Thxxxxxxxxxz

[@WilliamPearce-er8jo]

I followed all steps as the Xbox still isn’t picking the microphone which allows you to adjust sliders, where as my friends has the same console and headset and his sliders are greyed out as well but at 50% volume

[@Fix.369]

WilliamPearce-er8jo Bro, Since basic troubleshooting didn't work, try these steps: * Update controller firmware via the Xbox Accessories app. * Test the headset on another device to check functionality. * Ensure privacy settings allow voice communication. * Verify that the headset is fully plugged into the controller. * Restart your Xbox with a power cycle. If the issue continues, there might be a hardware problem with your controller or Xbox console. Contact Xbox Support or the retailer for further assistance.☺️

[@godberryyy9787]

My mic was working with a turtle beach adapter but then I plugged it in normally and my mic just doesn’t work

[@Fix.369]

godberryyy9787 Bro, If it’s working with a adopter but not with your Console directly, then you need to use the mic with an adopter, it should fix your issue.😊

[@BradleySchroth]

My problem was my controller was dirty.tysm

[@AngelTorres-jl6tp]

Where do we connect the LED usb on Xbox?

[@JesusChrist-ck2sf]

In front next 2 or under the place a disk would go.

[@JabareAYE]

So even after all those steps my mic doesn’t work and it’s not broken because it works on Microsoft edge when I use discord.

[@Fix.369]

JabareAYE Bro, Make Sure Xbox Settings are not causing the issue.☺️

[@brunoruiz741]

Before I kept plugging the headphones In the tv but i saw when he plugged it in the controller and I was like 😑😑

[@Gamergod6458]

Bro at least the audio was working before now it's not the headset doesn't even work anymore because I did what you told me and now neither my mic or audio works

[@ChaotixVasek]

I have diffrent problem. when I plug headphones mine mic works but I DONT hear anybode (everybody has mic) when I pluged another controller I hear others.

[@Fix.369]

ChaotixVasek Bro, The controller could cause the issue.😊

[@stewywithagun]

What if none of this worked?..

[@vic8837]

Does anyone know how to fix laggy glitchy mic audio like it be cutting out when you talk and the audio be glitchy too

[@vic8837]

I don’t really know how to explain it well but it’s weird

[@Fix.369]

vic8837 Bro, The problem can happen due to some settings malfunction, make sure all the mic settings are step properly. It can fix the issue.😊

[@DevonHaigh-if5hk]

Why has everything turned so complicated these things use to be so simple.

[@thefreshclap]

None of these worked. I can hear others in party chat or game chat, but no one can hear me. I can't hear myself when I turn up monitoring. I've tried power cycling, restarting, using different headsets, I've checked all headsets on PC and they were perfectly. I've tried using other controllers, I've gone through all the settings. I factory reset the Xbox, which is what Microsoft recommends. None of it works. - My Xbox also keeps randomly disconnecting itself from the internet now for some reason, won't stay connected. Called my internet provider, they said it's not them.

[@Nathaniel94]

I have a brand new turtle beach recon 200 …I tried all of these steps And none of them worked but my headset works on a different Xbox 😐

[@tendechinembiri9087]

Same

[@davidpower7298]

Does this also works when you record?

[@Fix.369]

davidpower7298 Bro, It should work for recording as well.☺️

[@davidpower7298]

@@Fix.369 it does not really work i can hear the game sounds but not myself

[@OfficialG4BeNnY]

It only does this when it isn't the main controller Do you think it has something to do with the model of the controllers considering one is series s and it works and the rest aren't?

[@Fix.369]

SplatzzaNoob Bro, This process should work for Xbox One Series X as well.😊

[@izzylikesmekhi]

you find a fix?

[@OfficialG4BeNnY]

@@izzylikesmekhi yes I think the control was messed up but I fixed

[@izzylikesmekhi]

@@OfficialG4BeNnY How bc my main has controller drift and I have to use the other one

[@OfficialG4BeNnY]

@@izzylikesmekhi I think it was the audio jack on the other was worn out so I had to get a new one

[@115ununpentium]

I have a wireless headset so updating my control it does nothing

[@JesusChrist-ck2sf]

I'm sure ur over this by now but 4 anyone else curious I have a wireless headset 2. But I still have 2 plug it in2 my controller with the 35mm or 3.5 m cord witchever it is. Because xbox is funny like that.

[@isetbudsonfire]

Mine still doesn’t work..

[@yousifomer456]

Its steal dont work!! But other headset work on my xbox

[@tokyo._7431]

i did everything now i can’t hear anything

[@needlemouse2987]

I use a white wired headphone and it lets me talk but it doesn't let me in party chat

[@Fix.369]

needlemouse2987 Bro, Make sure your Part Chat Settings is turned on. 😊

[@arachosia]

My brother and i both bought new headsets so we could chat online, but we can't hear eachother. Tried everything in the video and more. So frustrating. Why is it so complicated?

[@Fix.369]

Arachosia Bro, Make sure the Headsets are connected to the Xbox properly. Then check the settings. it can fix the issue.😊

[@arachosia]

@@Fix.369 thanks! I finally realized that the mic wasn't plugged in all the way. I feel dumb now. But my brother's mic still isn't working, so still can't talk online

[@marrellbolden3977]

Can I update wired controllers??

[@Fix.369]

marrellbolden3977 Bro, Yes, you can update wired controllers on Xbox.😊

[@maxporter2008]

Im gonna try a different headset and ill update you, all my settings are correct btw :)

[@Fix.369]

maxporter2008 Bro, Testing another headset is a great troubleshooting step. Let us know if the new headset resolves the mic issue.☺️

[@maxporter2008]

YAYYYYY!!!! IT WORKED!!!! Seriously though, thanks a lot man, now I can talk to my friends though xbox game chat instead of having to go through a bunch of crap and troubleshooting, thanks!!!

[@CageHelix]

None of this worked, my mic was working just fine on PC, I checked but when I plug it into my controller, it doesn’t work. I can hear noises and the other players talking but I myself can’t talk.

[@Fix.369]

CageHelix Bro, Have you Checked Microphone Settings on Xbox, make sure everything is turned on. If not, it can cause the problem.☺️

[@ciguret]

I tried everything nothing worked i can hear the sound & ppl talking but cant hear me

[@Fix.369]

Ciguret Bro, Check if your Headphone has 2 jacks, in that case both needs to be inserted for mic to work. also if it’s not the issue, Check if the Mic is muted from the headphone or not.☺️