How to Perform Setup on Your Xbox One Console

The initial Xbox One setup process is complicated, time consuming, and prone to failure if you're not careful. That's why I decided to create this long, complete step-by-step guide on how to set up your Xbox One. Read it and follow each step.

Things to do before Proceeding With Setup

Before starting your Xbox One, make sure you've met all of the following prerequisites:

• Unpack your Xbox One and all its accessories and get it ready for use.
• Find a quick setup guide. you should use it.
• Make sure you have a wired or wireless internet connection available. If using a wired connection, make sure you have a network cable to connect your console to your router.
• Locate your Xbox One controller battery.
• Place your Kinect in a quiet room where you can easily see and hear you.
• Make sure you have a Microsoft account and know its password. If you have two-step verification enabled, you'll also need a verification code.
• If you want to type faster, you can connect a USB keyboard to your Xbox One.
• Turn on the speaker or TV you connect to your Xbox One and turn up the volume.

If all these prerequisites are met, proceed with the setup process.

Process to Setup Xbox One Console

1. Connect all the cables and prepare all the prerequisites

If you want a smooth, fast and error-free setup process, start by reading the Quick Setup Guide included in the Xbox One packaging. Then remove all cables, controller and headphones and connect them as shown in the manual. Add the batteries to the controller and be sure to double check all the prerequisites mentioned at the beginning of this article. If everything is ready, press the power button on the Xbox One.

Step 2. Turn on your Xbox One and connect to the Internet

Turn on your Xbox One and controller by pressing the Xbox logo button on each of them. When the operating system loads, you are prompted to press the A (Select) button on the controller. You will then be asked to select the language you wish to use. Switch to the desired language and press A

Please select your place of residence. The list of available countries is not very long. If, like me, you live in a country that is not listed, select the country closest to you.

Now it's time to connect your Xbox One to the Internet. You are asked which of the available networks you belong to. If you want to connect your Xbox One to a network with a network cable, plug one end into the network port on the back of the console and the other end into the router. Then select "Use a wired connection".

Xbox One takes a moment to connect to the selected network and then checks to see if it can access the Internet. If everything is OK, you are notified that you are connected. Select Continue and proceed to the next step in this guide

Step 3. Update your Xbox One

If you have a good Internet connection, your Xbox One will start checking for updates. It will share how much data it needs to download and ask you to confirm to start the update process. You cannot proceed with the setup without updating the console.

• Select "Start Update" and wait. A progress bar is displayed to let you know how much data is left to download. The Xbox One itself will also restart to complete the update process.
• The update will take a long time and a progress bar is displayed during the process. However, it is not displayed immediately. Be patient and wait. You will see this at some point.
• When the update is complete, a large Xbox logo is displayed on the screen and you are taken to the next step of the installation process.

Step 4. Install Kinect

After the update, Xbox One will ask you to select a time zone. Click the drop-down list with all time zones and select your location. I recommend checking the box that says "Adjust daylight automatically". Then select Next.

The next step is to set up your Kinect. This setup process is critical to the entire Xbox One experience, so pay attention and make sure there's no sound in the room. When you're ready, select Install Sensor.

Sit in front of Kinect and confirm that Kinect can see you. The image shown is from an infrared sensor, so don't worry if you don't see color. If Kinect sees you, stay in front of it and select "Yes, Kinect can see me."

It's time to check your audio and make sure voice commands and chat work well with Kinect. Turn on your speakers or volume on the TV connected to the Xbox One and make sure the room is quiet. Then, select "Start Audio Check".

Xbox One checks for background noise first. Be as calm as possible. It then checks the speaker's volume and reminds you to turn up the volume a little louder than usual. If you haven't done it yet, do it now. You will hear it play some sounds. Don't worry, this is normal. Next, Xbox One calibrates your microphone. Turn up the volume and be quiet. When the calibration is complete, the Kinect confirms that everything sounds good.

Select Next and you'll be notified that Kinect Setup is OK.

Select Next and proceed to the next step.

Step 5. Select Xbox One boot mode.

The next step is the shortest and requires you to choose how your Xbox One boots. Select Next to proceed.

You can choose from two options:

Energy Conservation - When you're not using your Xbox One, it turns off completely, consuming little or no power. It takes longer to boot, and before you can use your Xbox One, it interrupts every time an update is available and prompts you to update before you can use the console.

Instant On - When you're not using your Xbox One, the console stays in a low power state, consuming energy. Xbox One automatically installs available updates in the background when you're not using your console, and you can quickly wake up your console using only voice commands or by simply sitting in front of it.

Information about two boot options will be displayed and you will be asked to select one of them. Select the startup type you want to use and proceed to the next step.

Step 6. Sign in & Personalize your Xbox One

The last and longest step involves signing into Xbox One with your Microsoft account and customizing the colors used to display the interface.

• First, you are notified that you will be logged into your Microsoft account. When ready, select Next.
• After that, you are prompted on how to start the sign-up process, from the Home dashboard. Select Next.
• The Home dashboard is displayed. In the upper-left corner, select the Sign in button.
• You are asked to choose how you want to sign. Select Add new so you can access the details of your Microsoft account.
• First, you are asked to enter the e-mail account for your Microsoft account. Type it and press Enter on your controller.
• After that, you need to enter the password for your Microsoft account. Type it and press Enter on your controller. If you have enabled two-step verification on your Microsoft account, you are asked to check the credentials on your smartphone and provide the verification code. Type it and press Enter on your controller. You are now familiar with the default privacy settings that are applied to your Xbox One. These settings can be modified after initial installation. Read the displayed information and select Next.
• You are asked to select the color that will be used to display the Xbox One interface. Select the color you like and select Next.
• You have seen how you look at Xbox - gamerpic associated with your account. Select Next.
• Xbox One asks if you want it to save your password so you don't have to enter it every time you start the console. Choose the option you like.

Now you are asked if you want to sign up faster with Kinect. Because it is calibrated, it can be used to recognize you before you pick up the controller and start the Xbox One whenever you are in front of it. If you want to sign with Kinect, select "Sign me with Kinect". Otherwise, select "Register manually".

If you want to sign with Kinect, go in front of Kinect and confirm that everything is fine by raising your hand over your head. Alternatively, select "That's me".

The installation process is completed by asking you to go Home. Press the Xbox logo button on your controller to start using your Xbox One.

Concluded

As you can see, the initial setup process for Xbox One is long. If you don't plan for it, you probably won't be able to complete it from the first attempt. I hope this guide is useful and you can set it up. If you have any problems during this process, do not hesitate to share them using the comments below.