Why is my Xbox one on mute?

Make sure mic is "ON" Press the home button> go to the Gear on the menu> Audio> Turn Mic off and on. OR go to settings> Devices & streaming> Accessories> [...]> Volume> Mic on> Adjust volume.
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Why does my Xbox one suddenly have no sound?

Check your connections: Make sure that all the cables are properly connected to your Xbox and the TV. Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly plugged in and try changing the HDMI port on your TV. Restart your Xbox: Sometimes, a simple restart can solve the issue.
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Why is my Xbox account muted?

Your microphone on Xbox One may be muted because your profile settings limit your voice communication. You can check your profile settings and see if the microphone on your account is being controlled. (If you are using a child account, you should sign in its parent account before you can take the steps below.)
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How do I get my sound back on my Xbox?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Volume & audio output. Select the Audio setup option under Advanced. Highlight the audio setup option you wish to use and then press the A button  to begin the audio test.
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How do you unmute on Xbox app?

Press the Windows logo key + G to open Xbox Game Bar. If you're in a party, this widget will pop up over your game, app, or desktop. In the Party widget, select the microphone icon to mute and unmute yourself.
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How to hard reset Xbox One?

If the reset processes fail to complete on their own, you could also try the hard reset on the console. To do so, press and hold the Xbox's power button until it turns off completely. Unplug the power cord from the Xbox, wait for a few minutes, and plug it back in.
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How to restart Xbox One?

Press and hold the Xbox button  in the center of your Xbox controller to open the Power Center. Select Restart console. Select Restart.
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How do you unmute?

If you have an Android phone, you can mute your phone from the call screen. Your call screen has different buttons including a mute button (circled below). It is a microphone with a slash line through it. Please click on this button to mute and unmute your hone.
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What is auto mute on Xbox?

Auto-mute. The Auto-mute feature silences your headset mic when you aren't speaking. This reduces the amount of ambient sound picked up by your headset.
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Where is the mute button on Xbox one?

On Xbox console

To mute system sound effects or notifications on your console: Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Accessibility > Audio.
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Why isn't my mic working on Xbox?

Mic issues: If your friends can't hear you, first make sure that your mic isn't muted, then check in headset settings that Auto-mute is not set to High (try turning Auto-mute off). If that doesn't fix the problem, restart both devices. You should also check to see if a firmware update is available for your headset.
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How do I turn on voice on Xbox one?

  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide; and then select Profile & system > Settings > Accessibility > Narrator to turn it on or off.
  2. Select Narrator on.
  3. Choose Narrator options, and then do any of the following: Choose a voice. Set the Narrator key. Use the sliders to adjust volume, speed, and pitch.
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How do I activate voice on Xbox one?

In the Google Home app
  1. Open the Google Home app.
  2. Tap Devices > Add + > Works with Google.
  3. Enter Xbox in the search bar and then select Xbox.
  4. Follow the steps to link your accounts and then assign consoles to rooms.
  5. Select Done. You can now control your Xbox with your voice.
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How do I reset my Xbox One without deleting everything?

Selecting Reset and remove everything will reset your console to factory settings, while Reset and keep my games and apps will reset your operating system and keep your games and apps intact. Reset and keep my games and apps is a good option if you are troubleshooting a problem with your Xbox.
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Is it safe to reset Xbox One?

Warning Resetting your console to its factory defaults erases all accounts, saved games, settings, and home Xbox associations. Anything not synchronised with the Xbox network will be lost.
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How do I reset my Xbox One with a flash drive?

Leave the system powered down for at least 30 seconds. Plug the system back into power. Plug your USB flash drive into a USB port on the Xbox One. Press and hold the Bind button and the Eject button, then press the Power Button.
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How do I fix my Xbox One troubleshoot?

Troubleshoot game issues on Xbox
  1. Step 1: Check for known issues. Check for service outages: ...
  2. Step 2: Restart the game. ...
  3. Step 3: Power cycle your console. ...
  4. Step 4: Test your network connection. ...
  5. Step 5: Try using a different profile. ...
  6. Step 6: Remove and re-add your profile. ...
  7. Step 7: Clear the local save and resync with the cloud.
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What does hard reset mean on Xbox One?

You can also perform a hard factory reset (Deletes everything/ Settings back to defaults) or a soft factory reset (Keeps games and apps downloaded/ settings back to defaults) by follwing the steps on this link: How to reset your console to factory defaults on Xbox One.
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What does a hard reset mean on Xbox?

Re-enable Instant-on in POWER MODE.

Just hold down the power button till it shuts off, that hard resets. Hard reset just means the Xbox turns completely off and you turn it back on again. It will not wipe your games and such unless you click factory reset.
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Why is my Xbox unmute mic not working?

Check your privacy settings. If your Xbox mic isn't working, voice chat may be turned off. To turn it back on, go to Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > View details & customize > Communicate with voice and text.
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Why can't I talk in Xbox game bar?

Press the Start button , type settings, and then select Settings. Choose Privacy, and under App permissions, select Microphone. Make sure Game Bar is turned on.
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Why isn't my Xbox game bar working?

If nothing happens when you press Windows logo key + G, check your Game Bar settings. Open the Start menu, and select Settings > Gaming > Game Bar and make sure Enable Game Bar for things like recording game clips, chatting with friends, and receiving game invites is set to On.
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