How to Hook Up an Xbox One to a TV
Because Microsoft designed the Xbox One for high-definition TVs, you’ll only need one cable to connect it to your set. The image in these instructions shows the base Xbox One console, but the instructions are the same for an Xbox One S or Xbox One X.
Why Does the Xbox One Have Two HDMI Ports?
You want to be sure to connect the HDMI cable to the correct port on the back of the Xbox One. The console has two: HDMI In and HDMI Out. The Out port will carry the picture and sound from the Xbox to your TV. You’ll use the HDMI In if you have a cable box or satellite receiver. Microsoft touted the Xbox One’s capacity to be a single device to handle gaming, streaming, and TV, so it has the extra port to tie into your full TV setup.
HDMI-to-component: Use this if your TV has three video ports (red, blue, and green).HDMI-to-composite: Use this one if your TV has a single video port (yellow).
