Larry Major Nelson Hyrb from Microsoft’s Xbox division said on Twitter today (April 7) that from now on, Xbox Series X|S users can use the console controller to directly switch the TV’s input source back to the console.
Hyrb said the feature is part of Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). The host that originally had this function can send commands to other devices through the handle. CEC has existed on Xbox consoles for some time before, but starting today, users can officially use the feature. The same feature has probably been around for a while on the PS5.
As long as the TV connected to the Xbox Series console supports CEC, players can use their Xbox controller to switch inputs. All they have to do is find the TV and A/V power options menu in the console’s settings. From there, users can turn on HDMI-CEC and choose which commands their console can issue to their TV.
In addition to being able to switch TV inputs using their handle, users can also have their console change the device’s volume or turn other devices on or off.