How to Unmute Xbox Series X
Super easy! Just press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, then go to the 'Audio & music' section. From there, make sure your headset or speakers aren’t muted.
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If you've got a headset plugged in, sometimes they have their own mute switch. Double-check that!
Try restarting your console if nothing else works. Sometimes a quick reboot is the magic fix.
Make sure your TV or external audio system isn’t the culprit. Double-check their settings too.
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