How To Connect a Kinect to an Xbox One S

Since the new console does not have a port on it that supports your Kinect directly, you need a Kinect accessory in order to use it.You will need to find them at other retailers, like Amazon or Walmart, because Microsoft stopped manufacturing them.You can learn how to connect a Kinect to an Xbox One S using this wikiHow.

Step 1: Attach the wall plug and cord to the power supply.

Attach the wall plug from the longest cable that came with the kit to your wall, then plug the other end of the cable into the power supply that has one open port on one side.

Step 2: The power cable needs to be inserted into the hub.

You can plug it into the only port on the hub that's round.

Step 3: The sensor cable needs to be connected to the hub.

Attach your sensor to your hub with a cable that plugs into the single port on the hub.

Step 4: Attach the cable to the "Kinect" port on your console.

The port is on the back of the console.There is a large square on the hub.After you've plugged in all of these, you will be able to use your Kinect on your Xbox One S.

Step 5: The console needs to be turned on.

The controller has a button on it that you can use to turn it on.

Step 6: The guide can be opened by pressing the Xbox button.

The button is in the middle of the controller.

Step 7: Press A if you want to navigate to settings.

You can get to the grey gear icon by pressing either the down arrow or the thumbstick.

Step 8: Press A if you want to navigate to All settings.

As soon as you enter settings, you'll usually highlight "All Settings".

Step 9: Press A to navigate to the devices.

The menu on the left side of the screen has a down arrow on it.

Step 10: Press A again.

"Kinect" will be highlighted as soon as you press in the previous step.You can see what the sensor picks up on your screen.The options on the left side of the screen can be used to turn on or use the microphone.You can use the tips on the right side of the screen if you're having issues with your Kinect's connection.

Step 11: When you're done, press B to leave the window.

You can leave the settings if you're happy with your positioning, microphone enabled, and on.