Kinect setup and play space
Topics
Setup
Learn how to set up the Xbox Kinect sensor and your play space. Our Kinect setup guide will get you playing in no time!
Learn how to turn Kinect features on and off like Kinect speech recognition and the chat microphone.
Learn how to use Kinect to control the Xbox Dashboard using either your voice or Kinect gestures.
Use your Kinect with front projection TVs
Learn how to use a Kinect sensor with a front projection TV.
Sensors
Get information about Kinect sensor placement to make sure you get the best performance.
Check out the different options for mounting your Kinect sensor: Kinect TV mount, Kinect wall mount, or a Kinect floor stand.
Find out when and why the Kinect sensor automatically tilts. Do not manually tilt the Kinect sensor.
Examples of good and bad lighting for a room using a Kinect sensor.
Learn about using USB extension cables and hubs with a Kinect sensor.
Learn about the different components of the Kinect sensor.
Learn the proper way to clean your Kinect sensor lens.
Learn how to use both the Xbox LIVE Vision camera and a Kinect sensor.
Learn how to find the serial number on a Kinect sensor.
Change your Xbox 360 console or Xbox LIVE language
Learn how to change the language for your Xbox 360 console and Xbox LIVE account. You may need to do this, if the Xbox Dashboard text appears in another language.
Find out how to teach Kinect to recognize your face and automatically sign you in to your profile using Kinect ID
Learn how to delete files from your Xbox 360 console in order to create space for a console software update.
Video Kinect enables live video chat among family and friends. Learn how to set up, use, and troubleshoot video chat problems.
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