Can TV Volume Be Controlled Through Xbox One S? Heres What You Need to Know
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where youre ready to immerse yourself in your favorite Xbox game, but the volume of your TV is too low or too high? Dont worry, youre not alone. But did you know that you can control your TV volume and even turn off your TV with your Xbox One S? Heres what you need to know.
First, you need to ensure that your TV supports HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which is a feature that allows different devices to communicate and control each other through HDMI. The Xbox One S is equipped with this feature, but not all TVs support it. You can check if your TV supports HDMI-CEC by visiting its manual or contacting its manufacturer.
Once you confirm that your TV supports HDMI-CEC, you need to enable it on both your TV and Xbox One S. On your TV settings, you might find HDMI-CEC as Anynet+(Samsung), BRAVIA Link or BRAVIA Sync (Sony), or CEC (LG). Turn it on and name it if needed. On your Xbox One S settings, go to Display & sound, then select TV & OneGuide. Turn on the option for TV & receiver.
Now, you can control your TV volume and turn off your TV with your Xbox One S. Press and hold the Xbox button on your controller to open the power center, then select the TV volume option. You can adjust the volume or mute it using the left and right bumpers. To turn off your TV, select the Turn off option.
But what if you prefer to control your TV volume with a remote? You can still use your TV remote if your TV supports HDMI-CEC and you configure it properly. On your TV settings, look for the option to control other devices or external speakers through HDMI-CEC. Enable it and select the device name (in this case, Xbox One S). On your Xbox One S settings, go to Display & sound, then select TV & OneGuide. Select the option to let your Xbox One S control your TV, then follow the prompts to configure your TV remote. You might need to press some buttons on your TV remote to teach your Xbox One S their functions.
In conclusion, controlling your TV volume and turning off your TV with your Xbox One S is possible if your TV supports HDMI-CEC and you enable it on both your TV and Xbox One S. This feature is convenient and might save you from juggling between different controllers or remotes. Give it a try and see if it works for you. |