How to set up Google Assistant on Xbox One

Xbox One users can now interact with their gaming console in even more ways using just your voice. To set  Google Assistant on Xbox One: The Xbox Action for Google Assistant lets you control your Xbox One from any Google Assistant or Google Home-enabled device.

1] Set your power mode to instant-on

Press the ‘Xbox’ button to open the guide. Then, go to ‘System’, choose ‘Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘Power mode & startup’.

Hot the drop-down menu button and choose ‘Instant-on’.

2] Enable digital assistants

Go to System > Settings > Devices & streaming > Digital assistants.

Here, select ‘Enable digital assistants’ option. Press the ‘A’ button on your controller to enable the digital assistant. Later, sign in to your Xbox.

3] Pair your Xbox with your Google Assistant

When controlling your Xbox with Google Assistant, it’s necessary that you use the device name you added during setup. For example, if you named your console ‘Xbox’, just use the commands like “Hey Google, turn on Xbox”, “Hey Google, turn off Xbox”, “Hey Google, play Gear 5 on Xbox” and others. If not, you can substitute the device name you provided during setup and then use it. When triggering an action, just use the device name you set in your commands and you will be good to go. Thus, in a few simple steps, you can activate or set up Google Assistant on Xbox One.