If you have an Xbox One gaming console and are looking for a way to connect it to your soundbar, I have the answer you are looking for. It is possible to connect the soundbar to the Xbox using HDMI and Optical cables. You can either connect the soundbar directly to the Xbox One or connect the devices separately to the TV.
Here, I have explained all three methods with clear instructions. Go through them and use the one that suits your needs. The whole process is similar to how we usually connect the soundbar to a PS5. With the right kind of cables and guidance by your side, you can connect your soundbar to the Xbox One all by yourself.
How to Connect Soundbar to Xbox One Using HDMI Cable
Connecting the Soundbar to Xbox One is a simple process, and all you need is two separate HDMI cables. Ensure the cables are in good condition to get a new pair to complete the connection successfully.
1. Ensure the Xbox One, your TV, and your soundbar are all completely turned off.
2. Now, take one of the two HDMI cables and use it to make a connection between your Xbox One and TV.
3. The cable must be connected to the HDMI Input port of your TV and the HDMI Output port on your Xbox One gaming console.
4. Following that, take the next cable and connect your TV and soundbar using that. One end of it should be connected to the TV’s HDMI Output port, and the other end should be connected to the HDMI Input port of your soundbar.
5. Finally, after connecting all three devices, the Xbox, TV, and soundbar, turn it on.
6. Now, change the audio setting of your TV and Xbox One if necessary to get the audio output from your soundbar.
That is all it takes to connect the sound system to the Xbox One console and your TV using the HDMI cable.
How to Connect Soundbar to Xbox One via Optical Cable
If your TV and soundbar support Optical connection, you can very well connect the devices to your Xbox One using an Optical cable. This connection stands second to HDMI since it provides better audio quality. Have two optical cables ready to connect the devices properly.
1. Turn off the TV, soundbar, and Xbox One console and disconnect it from power.
2. First, locate the Optical ports on your TV and Xbox. Now, connect the TV and your Xbox One console together using the Optical Cable through their respective ports.
3. Conversely, connect the TV and your soundbar using another Optical or S/PDIF cable.
4. Connect all three devices to power and turn them on. When they turn on, the connection will be completed.
You can now continue to play and watch anything, and everything you want on your Xbox One gaming console, and the audio will be delivered through the connected soundbar.
How to Directly Connect Soundbar to Xbox One Console
If all HDMI ports on your TV are occupied except for one HDMI eARC port, then you can directly connect your soundbar to the Xbox. Here is how the connection is made.
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end of it to the HDMI or HDMI Input port of your soundbar and the other end to the HDMI Output port of your Xbox One console.
2. Now, take another HDMI cable and connect it to the HDMI eARC port of your soundbar.
3. Connect the other end of the same cable to the HDMI eARC port of your TV.
When you connect your gaming console, Soundbar, and TV, as mentioned above, the soundbar does two different jobs. It will act as a passthrough for the video content and act as the audio output source. This eleminaṭes the need to connect the Xbox to your TV.
Change Audio Setting on Xbox One
Once the devices have been connected, you have to make some changes to ensure the audio output is as expected.
1. On your TV, change the input to the HDMI connected to your Xbox.
2. Now, hit the Xbox button on your Xbox controller to bring up the guide. From the options given, choose Profile & system.
3. Next, tap on the Settings option and select General under that.
4. Click on the TV & display options menu, and following that, choose TV & OneGuide.
5. Open the Audio & video menu, and from the options given, change the Stereo to Surround sound.
6. Finally, click on the Restart Now option, and the audio settings will change and save once the system turns off and on.
FAQ
No, you can’t connect the soundbar to the Xbox device via Bluetooth since the gaming console does not support the connection. You can, however, get a Bluetooth adapter and use it to connect the soundbar to the Xbox One wirelessly.
Some of the popular soundbars that you can connect with your Xbox One console are Samsung, LG, Vizio, Onn, Sonos, Polk, and more.
