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Red light on the Kinect sensor

Kinect red light troubleshooting

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A red light on the Kinect sensor means that the sensor is not working properly. To find out how to fix this problem, click the error message that you see on your TV:

A problem has occurred with your Kinect sensor

The Kinect sensor can't move enough

The Kinect sensor has insufficient power

The Kinect sensor is not level

The Kinect sensor doesn't start

The Kinect sensor can't move

No on-screen error message

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