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Fix Xbox 360 Kinect Red Light issues [STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Kinect is anXbox 360accessory that enables users to utilize the console without a game controller.
However, that accessory seemingly occasionally displays a red light instead of green on startup. When it does, the Kinect might not work as it’s supposed to.
OneXbox 360user had issues with it and shared concerns on theofficial Microsoft Xbox Support forum.
My xbox360 kinect sensor is not starting up, when i power up the console, the sensor has a blinking green light and on screen i see a message starting up sensor.., this remains for about 2-3 minutes post which the light tu’rns into steady red and the message on screen is kinect could not start sensor, please make sure sensor is at room temperature.
My room temperature is fine and there is no issues there, have tried connecting/reconnecting multiple times but with no success. Can someone help here ?
Learn how to fixXbox 360Kinect red light issue by following the troubleshooting steps below.
How can I fix Xbox 360 Kinect not starting?
1. Place the Kinect on a Level Surface
2. Update Xbox 360 Software
3. Check the Kinect’s Cables
The above resolutions will usually fix Microsoft Kinect red light issues. However, if those resolutions don’t fix the red light, users might need to return their Kinects for repairs.
Those repairs will be free of charge for Kinect that is still within warranty periods.
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