Xbox One's HDMI input/output questions

[RageOfFury]

Does anyone know if whatever device (TV, receiver, cable box) you plug into the Xbox One can the console control those devices? If I say "Xbox On" will it turn on the Xbox, TV and receiver?

[spenser.d]

Does anyone know if whatever device (TV, receiver, cable box) you plug into the Xbox One can the console control those devices? If I say "Xbox On" will it turn on the Xbox, TV and receiver?

Yes. Kinect is an IR blaster, so you can control all your other devices with voice commands.

[RageOfFury]

Right on.

 

I guess I'll see on launch day what the One is truly capable of regarding controling other devices.

[Jarrichvdv]

Be sure to let us know how it performs. Beware things will keep getting better thru software updates; but I'm still curious what it's capable of, out of the box.

[Skiver Veteran]

I love this feature, but I tend to completely unplug everything but the TiVo box when not in use so in reality this won't do much for me :(

[Jarrichvdv]

I love this feature, but I tend to completely unplug everything but the TiVo box when not in use so in reality this won't do much for me :(

Why do you do that? o_O mind is blown

[Skiver Veteran]

Why do you do that? o_O mind is blown

Hahaha, because its the most efficient way to keep my utility bills down. I know it probably saves me very little but in today's world, every penny counts!