How to Control Xbox Series X with TV Remote

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You don't need a magic wand! Just turn on HDMI-CEC under 'Devices & Connections' in your Xbox settings, and your TV remote will do the trick.

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NickelingAlan·6 months ago

Simply go to your Xbox settings, select 'Devices & Connections', then 'Remote features', and enable HDMI-CEC. Voila, your TV remote can now control the Xbox!

CompletingClint·6 months ago

Turn on HDMI-CEC. Done.

CorrectingGait·6 months ago

I got this! Just enable HDMI-CEC in your Xbox settings under 'Devices & Connections'. Your TV remote should work like a charm after that.

CarryingMonte·6 months ago

As someone who uses this feature daily, head over to 'Devices & Connections' in Xbox settings, activate HDMI-CEC, and your TV remote becomes an Xbox controller!

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