If you’re looking for a way to connect your Kinect sensor to your Xbox One S, you might be wondering where to start. Unlike the Xbox One, the Xbox One S doesn’t have a specific port for the Kinect, so you’ll need to use a Kinect adapter to get it up and running.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of connecting your Kinect to your Xbox One S. While this guide was created in November 2016, you may still be able to get a free Kinect adapter if you provide the necessary serial numbers for your devices.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Connect the Kinect Sensor
First things first, you’ll need to connect the Kinect sensor to your Xbox One S. Take a look at the ports on the back of your console, and you’ll see a shape that matches the Kinect sensor. Simply plug the Kinect sensor into that port.
Step 2: Plug in the USB Cable
Next, you’ll need to plug in the USB cable. Take a look at the cable ends, and you’ll see that one end has a blue color, indicating that it’s a USB 3 cable. Plug the USB cable into your Kinect adapter, and then plug the other end into the Xbox One S.
Step 3: Connect the Power Adapter
Now, you’ll need to connect the power adapter. Plug one end of the adapter into the Kinect adapter, and the other end into a power outlet.
Step 4: Plug in the USB Cable
Take the USB cable from the Kinect adapter and plug it into one of the USB ports on the back of your Xbox One S. The instructions recommend using USB port number one.
Step 5: Connect the Power Cable
Finally, you’ll need to connect the power cable to the Kinect adapter. Plug one end of the power cable into the adapter and the other into a power outlet.
Step 6: Check the Connection
Turn on your Xbox One S, and you should see a message that says, “Your Kinect is ready. Choose OK to start Kinect set up or Cancel to skip for now.” If you see a white light on your Kinect adapter, it means you have an active connection.
Step 7: Test Your Kinect
Go to the Settings menu on your Xbox One S and select “All Settings.” Choose “Kinect” on the left-hand side, and you should see what your Kinect sees. You can also test it by saying, “Hey Cortana, play Forza Horizons 3.”
And that’s it! Once you have your Kinect adapter set up, you can use your Kinect sensor on your Xbox One S. If you’re reading this close to November 2016, be sure to check for the free Kinect adapter promotion. Thanks for reading!