How to Install and Use Discord on Xbox

Months after its official announcement and beta tests, the much belovedvoice chat platform for gamersDiscord has been released on Xbox consoles. Microsoft and Discord recently announced that all Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One users can finally voice chat with their Discord friends on their console. This means you will no longer have to rely on Xbox party chat or workarounds to speak with your PC friends while gaming. So if you have been dreaming of this day and are ready to use Discord on Xbox, let’s learn how to install the app, set it up, and then start voice calls with your friends.

How to Get Discord On Xbox (2022)

In this article, we will look at all the ways to integrate Discord to their Xbox console. We will go over all the required prerequisites that you need for this integration and also look at how it functions and performs. The integration is a little complicated right now, as it requires you to use multiple apps together. So to make sure you don’t get lost, use our table below to follow this step-by-step guide with pictures.

Prerequisites Before You Connect Discord and Xbox

Before we can start using Discord on Xbox, here are a few things you need to keep in mind to smoothly complete the setup process:

How to Link Your Xbox Account to Discord

Now comes the first important step, which entails that youlink your Xbox account to your Discord. The process is simple, and as we have already mentioned, the only prerequisite is that you have both the Discord and Xbox app installed on your phone. Once you have done that, follow the steps below to link your Xbox account to your Discord profile.

Note: This integration feature was tested using Discord version 143.20 on Android 12 and Xbox App version 2209.1.6. And the Xbox One at the Beebom office was running build 10.0.22621.1836, as mentioned above.

In a similar way, you can also link your Discord account with your Xbox profile through the Discord app. Here is how it’s done:

How to Use Discord on Xbox (Two Methods)

Now that you have linked your Discord account with your Xbox profile, the process of transferring Discord calls to your Xbox is relatively quick and simple. Here’s how you can go about it:

In the above section, we explored how you can transfer your call from your Discord app to your Xbox console using your phone. But if your primary Discord device is not your mobile, but rather your PC. Well, then too, we have you covered. The Discord integration on the desktop app is similar to the mobile app, but there is a slight difference. Here is how it works:

Discord on Xbox: Features and Limitations

An important detail that Xbox users should know, and as we pointed out before, is that youdon’t get a native Discord app on Xbox. Instead, it’s akin to an add-on or a plug-in; in the sense that not all Discord features are available to Xbox users. So what are these compromises? Let’s have a look.

Firstly, you will notice that features typically found in Xbox party chat are not supported in Discord voice channels. This means you won’t get options such as Invite everyone to game, Join game, Switch to game chat, and more. Right now, the Discord and Xbox integration is a pretty bare-bones setup in that sense.

Secondly, you will also not be able to move friends from one voice chat to another with ease. In Microsoft’s own words, what this means is thatyou can’t mix Discord friends with Xbox friends. Let me explain even further. If you are friends with someone on Discord and are talking to them in Discord voice chat on Xbox, but you now wish to move to Xbox party chat, then you can’t bring them along if you’re not friends with them on Xbox too. You can only talk with Xbox friends in party chat.

Adding to the disappointment, you can’t switch between Discord voice channels on the Xbox console. This means you will need to switch voice channels and re-transfer the audio from Discord to your console. Moreover, youcan’t access Discord text channels on Xbox, which is kind of absurd.

Furthermore, if you are planning to stream your Xbox gameplay, the Discord voice chat will not be broadcast to your viewers. They might see the Discord overlay at the bottom right, which is seen over games but won’t hear other members of your party. So overall, you can see that the Discord integration on Xbox is half-baked and feels rushed in an attempt to beat the arrival of the much-awaitedDiscord app on PlayStation(PS5 and PS4).

Frequently Asked Questions

How to fix“Transfer didn’t work. Your console needs an update before it can connect to Discord”error while setting up Discord on Xbox?

Since the Discord voice chat integration is a relatively new feature, you’ll need to make sure that your Xbox console is updated to the latest version. Similarly, you will also have to update the Xbox mobile app and Discord (desktop or mobile) to the latest available version. In our case, we used Discord version 143.20 on Android 12 and Xbox app version 2209.1.6. Once you have updated your console and all the apps, try to transfer the voice chat to Xbox again, and it should work without any issues.

Do I need to change privacy settings on Xbox to transfer Discord voice chat to the console?

If you are seeing any kind of error message that asks you to update your privacy settings, check the following settings:

Discord Now Works on Xbox Consoles; Try It Out!

So that’s how you can connect your Xbox account to Discord, allowing you to have voice chats with your friends on an Xbox. The fact that this long-awaited feature is finally here on a console (Xbox for now) is something to be celebrated. Coming to the integration process, it’s not very feature-rich; in the sense that we only have voice chat support at the moment. You also don’t have chat features or the ability to link your Xbox chat at the moment.

But, perhaps, this is merely a stop-gap, designed in a manner that creates a middle-ground for both company’s security and data handling policies. And that’s something which will likely be settled in the coming time. Do we still want a native Discord app on Xbox? Oh definitely. But for now, I am satisfied with this level of integration. So what are your thoughts on Discord coming to your console? Do let us know in the comments below.

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