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CNET How To - Configure your TV and cable box settings on the Xbox One

2013-11-22
I'm dan Graziano and I'm here with the brand-new xbox one game console which is now available for $500 what makes this system unique is its ability to control your TV and cable box to set it up plug in your ko box into the HDMI IN port on the back of the system and connect the TV to the HDMI out port turn the console on and go to settings followed by TV and one guide click on the one guide option and select TV lineup then just enter your zip code and choose your cable provider from the pulldown menu go back to the TV and one guide settings and select devices click on TV model and choose your TV brand or click I don't see my brand and enter it manually hit next and allow the system to automatically set up your TV if the council can mute your TV then you're good to go if not enter the model manually and choose the correct one from the drop-down menu even doing this some models aren't compatible with Xbox ones TV integration but don't worry you can still play games you can use all the features you just have to reach for the remote when you want to change the volume inside the device settings you also have to enter the brand of your cable or satellite box and any surround sound systems you may have installed then go back to the TV and one guide options and select power settings from here you can control what systems are turned on and off with your console once everything is complete you will now be able to use voice commands to change the channels raise the volume and even power off your cable box TV and surround sound system if you have any questions or comments feel free to reach out to me on Twitter and to learn more about Xbox one and new Kinect sensor visit how to Tina calm Christina I'm dan Graziano
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