Well, the Kinect would be more accurate for a PC scenario where the user is 1-2 feet away whereas the Kinect for Xbox is tuned for the person being 4-8 feet away.

They could do it like the 360 Kinect where if you get a certain distance away from it, it switches between the normal Kinect mode (for longer distances) and the up close mode for fingers and facial recognition (remember the demos where you open your mouth and raise your eyebrows and it affected your character in Avatar Kinect?).

One of the aspects of Windows Hello is infrared and 3D recognition. This prevents use of pictures and videos to fool a typical RGB camera. So far, only Kinect and Intel RealSense 3D Camera (F200) support that.

So I am struggling here. The Kinect sensor and adapter turns the termination end into either a type A or B Male end. Are those that have extended the Kinect just plugging the device into the USB 3 ports on the back of the Xbox One and no longer using the dedicated port? The ends don't match up so is there something I am missing? Some have used A-A cables while others have used A-B cables. Just trying to make sure that this works.

They are now back in stock on Amazon for $50. I just bought one yesterday and am so thankful i held off on buying one on eBay a month ago for $200+

Now i just need to connect it and see if it works. If it does, then i'll get my audio/video guy who ran all the cabling at my new home to come in and run the wires in the walls for me. I already have a universal remote for all my other stuff. The main reason i want it is so my kid and i can play games on it when he gets a bit older.

Just thought I'd confirm that the Kinect Adapter works well with the Tripp Lite cable. http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00IOXVWL6
Just now need to spend time running the cables through the wall.

The Kinect Windows adapter includes an A-B wire than may or may not be used.

If you buy a USB 3.0 extension cable that is A-B, then you don't use the A-B wire that came with the Windows Adapter. You plug your Kinect into your Windows adapter, then plug your new longer A-B USB 3.0 cable into the Windows adapter, then run it to your USB in port on your Xbox.

If you buy a USB 3.0 extension cable that is A-A (like the Corning 3.Optical one I used), then you DO use the A-B wire that comes with the Windows adapter. You plug the Kinect into the windows adapter, then into the A-B wire that came with the Windows adapter, then plug the A-A wire into this A-B wire, and your A-A wire plugs into the USB in port on your Xbox.

None of the extenders use the dedicated proprietary kinect IN port on the Xbox.

Figured I'd post a few pictures of the cable process. Be prepared for quite a bit of bulk behind your TV and a couple of additional plugs. The cable I purchased was powered on its own and was about $20 cheaper than the Corning cable. Monoprice.com didn't sell a 50' USB 3.0 extension cable so you'll have to look elsewhere as far as I can see.


It is as mentioned before. Pretty straight forward and works like a charm. Extension kits are available on the Microsoft store's web site.

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what was total cost? can you post links to everything you bought?

Does the IR function still work when extended like this? I would hate to lose that, but also really need to have a longer reach.

I did not test the IR. Camera and voice controls work properly. Cable is buried in a wall at the moment so testing will have to wait a month or so until my basement is completed. If I remember, I'll report back then. Maybe someone else can confirm the IR functionality in the meantime.

Awesome, thanks for the info!

I couldn't get the Sabrent USB3 extension to work. It was working at first, but then Kinect would disconnect intermittently. I tried with the optional power adapter that came with the cable, but that caused Xbox to not power on properly (made sound, but wouldn't start up).

I saw the post about the Lindy 15m cable, so I ordered that one. Works like a champ! Should be just enough cable to get through the conduit in my wall.

Spoke too soon. After powering back on a bit later, Kinect was showing as disconnected (though still white light on the K4W brick). I tried disconnecting/reconnecting - heck, even tried plugging the Kinect back in directly - nada. I could only get it working again after a full power cycle (unplug everything). Anyone experience this? I'm going to do some more testing before I fish that USB cable through the conduit. Next step is trying with 'Instant On' mode disabled (since it seems to be related to powering off/on).

Hello,

I've been holding off on purchasing the kinect since I have a projector setup and I had my home theater custom wired over a year ago and there was no solution. I've read through a few pages of this thread and searched but couldn't find anything about this product on Amazon - FireNex uLINK. It seems like a relatively new product and is pretty expensive. Has anyone used this?

Both of the reviews for that product on Amazon are 5 star and they specifically say they used it for the Kinect 2.0. And one of the images of the product claims "Kinect ready" (for what its worth). I have kept up with this thread for a long time and I've never seen that product discussed. I think it would be worth a shot.

I purchased this one in the 50 foot version and it works great on my kinect:

http://www.amazon.com/Corning-Self-P...ng+3.0+optical

I have a projector and have been waiting for this ever since I got the Day One Xbox One. I would just like to confirm that the Kinect Adapter for Windows ($50) combined with a Tripp Lite USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Active Repeater Cable (AB M/M) 25-ft works ($35). You just plug the Kinect into the powered Kinect Adapter for Windows, connect the repeater cable to that and then that cable to any regular USB port on the console. Very simple and it works great. I've just started using some Kinect games and it is really fun. There are some free demos you can download at the link below and some games are disk only.

Search "Kinect" at the xbox website for dames and free demos

Search for "Kinect Adapter for Windows" microsoftstore website ($49.99)

Search for "Tripp Lite USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Active Repeater Cable (AB M/M) 25-ft" at Amazon ($34.73)

Does anybody know if the Xbox Kinect draws power when the Xbox is off (power saver mode) when connected with the windows adapter? Electricity in NYC is like caviar.

Thanks,

It has to draw some amount for the "Xbox On" command to work. I have no source but I seem to recall someone saying 15 Watts.

Source found for those interested: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/0...uck-up-energy/

12.9 Watts normally that can bump up to 22-23 every so often with kinect.

Wow that's a LOT. Thank you for the info.

Best Buy has Kinect new for $100 now.

Hi turls, it also includes the full game download of dance central spotlight.

I decided to relocated my Xbox One under the TV and use the ARC feature. Glad I can finally use my kinect. The beauty is that I didn't have to run another cable down the wall.

I've had no problem finding them for $50 used. People who have them don't want them.

I had a new home theater installed a couple weeks ago and went with the Tripp Lite cable + Kinect for Windows Adapter solution with an IR blaster thrown in for component control in my A/V closet.

Everything seemed to work fine at first, though the Kinect would periodically fail to power on. I was able to work around this problem by simply unplugging and re-plugging the USB cord in the back of the Xbox. As of today, however, this workaround is no longer working and I cannot get the Kinect to power on. Today also happens to be the day the new Windows 10 based OS update went live, so I'm wondering if that update has something to do with it.

Has anyone else run into this problem since the update?

Scratch that. It turns out the Kinect itself needed to be reset per instructions on the Xbox support site. My setup is working again, although now the problem is I can't seem to get the One Guide device controls to manipulate my new Sony TV.

What model?

Any 2015 Sony - The 4k's in particular, suck big time at picking up IR. Almost an afterthought it seems. I have to basically point the Kinect right at the TV. I have the 65X850C and HATE IT! Can't wait to dump it for affordable OLED!

I finally got my xbox in my media closet and my Kinect above my tv/ projector set up by itself. I used to have the Xbox up by the tv much cleaner look. I used the Kinect Windows adapter and Sabrent usb extender. And it works great.

Any chance you can post a pic of your setup? Thanks.

This is my original set up

It's pretty much the same but now the Kinect is the only thing above the tv. Also I just got a projector and now have a 106" screen hanging from the ceiling. And that hangs just above the Kinect for now. I primarily use the projector and my wife likes the tv. So when I want to play a Kinect game which is rare I have to use the tv. (I use a hdmi a/b switch to swap displays.) all of the Kinect voice commands work with the screen down and that is all I was really worried about. Also I haven't lost ir Controll via the Kinect. I know other people have. I used these and it was all plug and play.

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A little update. I seem to have lost it Controll after all. At least for the Xbox on command. I can say Xbox on and the Xbox comes on but the reciver and tv do not. But from there I do have volume Controll. Anyone else have this issue?