Xbox kinect sensor not working - Microsoft Xbox 360 Console

Sorry no.

Sorry but no. You can pick up a Xbox Kinect extend link cable. There is a 15 foot cable for $19.99 usd. Try this site. Xbox Kinect Extend Link Cable

Hi Chris, can you please check this setting:

1. Go to "System Settings" on your Xbox 360.
2. Select "Kinect Settings".
3. Choose "Chat Microphone".

How is it configured here?

You must update. Xbox requires it for proper functioning in the xbox kinect system. This enables the xbox to recognize your kinect camera and adds more features. So you not updating it wont let it work. Its the way Xbox companies makes their money.

http://support.xbox.com/en-us/pages/kinect/more-topics/errors/red-light-kinect-sensor-5.aspx Red light on the Kinect sensor Last Modified 4/22/2011
Page Content If the light on your Kinect sensor is red, the sensor might not be connected properly or your console software might need updating. You might also receive one of the following errors:

A problem has occurred with your Kinect Sensor (C000022D)

A problem has occurred with your Kinect Sensor (C00000C2)
Here's what to do to fix the problem:
Solution 1: Update your console software

1. Insert a Kinect game disc.
2. Start the game from the Xbox Dashboard.
3. If your console software needs updating, you will see the following message:
   
   

   Update Required: An update has been found, to apply this update you must restart your console.
   



4. Select Yes, Restart to install the update.

If you still get the same error message, try the next solution.​ ​ ​ Solution 2: Check the cables ​ ​

Xbox 360 S console

1. Turn off the console.
2. Unplug the sensor from the console, and then plug the sensor cable into the AUX port on the back of the console.
   
   Important Remove the power/USB adapter cable if your Kinect sensor came with one.


3. Turn on the console.

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Original Xbox 360 console

1. Turn off the console.
2. Make sure the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
3. Make sure the USB connector is plugged into the back of the console.

The light located near the middle of the split cable should be green.

No green light? Try plugging the cable into another outlet to make sure that the cable is working properly. If you still do not see a green light, your cable might need to be replaced. Contact
Xbox Support.

4. Turn on the console.

If these solutions do not solve the problem, please contact Xbox Support

you need at least 4m from the kinect to you for it to function correctly, if you are nearer than that you can try putting the kinect higher up which will gain you some distance

First off make sure you have at least 190 mb of space in your HDD before trying to set up your kinect.
Setup:
Step 1: Make sure your xbox 360 is properly connected to the television with the AV cables and power cable to an outlet.
Step 2: Place sensor under or on top of your television on a stable flat surface.
Step 3: Depending on your xbox the sensor has two different connections. If you have the new slim xbox 360 then you do not need the extra add on connection you simply connect it to a special port for it on the back of your xbox 360 slim. If it is a older version xbox then you will need the extra power adaptor since it will not work without it.(Cable with power connection)
Step 4; (ONLY FOR OLDER VERSION XBOX 360): If you have a wireless connection adaptor unplug it from the usb port in the back of the xbox 360 and connect the kinect sensor's power adaptor into the port you took the wireless connection adaptor off of. There should be a special cable that will act as an extension for the wireless connection adaptor you unplugged this is so you can connect it directly to the usb ports in the front of the xbox 360. Then plug the end with the power outlet connector of the kinect sensor power adaptor into the wall socket.
Step 5: Turn on the xbox 360 and the kinect sensor should move up and down to adjust.
Step 6: Put kinect game in and it will guide you through kinect settings and your on your way to start playing! Have Fun!

No a bluetooth headset will not work with the Kinect. The Kinect has a mic built in to the unit to pick up sound from the entire room.

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Hi Eddie,
Try with different USB ports if you are using old XBOX and getting message as " insufficient power". It seems to be a adapter issue why don't you visit store and exchange the XBOX 360 Kinect device.

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Error: The Kinect Sensor is not level (C0051209)
Place the sensor on a level surface and try again. Here's what to do to fix this problem:
- Turn off your Xbox 360 console. - Make sure the Kinect sensor is positioned on a flat, level surface. - Turn your console on to see if the problem still occurs.
This error can also occur if your sensor is very hot or cold. In this case, wait for the sensor to reach room temperature (approximately 70 °F or 21 °C), and then try using the sensor again.
If these steps do not solve the problem, the sensor will need to be repaired. To start the online repair process, go to myservice.xbox.com.
Source: http://support.xbox.com/en-us/pages/kinect/more-topics/errors/red-light-kinect-sensor-4.aspx