Wirelessly power on XBox One from Energy Saving mode
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:31 pm
2021.02.25: I just created the WakeXBOne GitHub repository here for those who can and want to contribute to powering on the XBox One remotely using radio/WiFi, or if you want to use or modify the working IR scripts I use at home with my Raspberry Pi and an Irdroid in the meantime:
https://github.com/Vegz78/WakeXBOne
Hi,
Has anyone here heard of a (open source)software utility or know what it would take to power on the XBox One in Energy Saving mode over wireless radio from a Raspberry Pi or another Linux device?
In Energy Saving mode the PSU draws only 0.5W(compared to 15.9W with noisy PSU in Instant On mode), but the console is still powered on wirelessly with the Guide button on the controller.
From what I’ve learned, the controllers use a proprietary “XBox Wireless” protocol, which is a slightly modified 802.11a/n at 2.4-2.8 and 5-6 GHz.
There are USB WiFi dongles and WiFi chips(e.g. RPi with Nexmon) that have inject mode and that can function as software defined radios and transmit custom packages.
I have tried to scan the air for traffic, and find some communication with the controller when the console is on, but cannot find the “power on” sequence when the console is being turned on from off state. Some say this impossible with strong encryption inside the silicone, others hint that it should be possible and may already have been done in some 3rd party products.
Would be cool to save energy, get less noise and be able to power it on wirelessly by a small script/program on a RPi etc., like what is currently possible for the PS3 via Bluetooth with Gimx and bdaddr!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Br,
Vegard
https://github.com/Vegz78/WakeXBOne
Hi,
Has anyone here heard of a (open source)software utility or know what it would take to power on the XBox One in Energy Saving mode over wireless radio from a Raspberry Pi or another Linux device?
In Energy Saving mode the PSU draws only 0.5W(compared to 15.9W with noisy PSU in Instant On mode), but the console is still powered on wirelessly with the Guide button on the controller.
From what I’ve learned, the controllers use a proprietary “XBox Wireless” protocol, which is a slightly modified 802.11a/n at 2.4-2.8 and 5-6 GHz.
There are USB WiFi dongles and WiFi chips(e.g. RPi with Nexmon) that have inject mode and that can function as software defined radios and transmit custom packages.
I have tried to scan the air for traffic, and find some communication with the controller when the console is on, but cannot find the “power on” sequence when the console is being turned on from off state. Some say this impossible with strong encryption inside the silicone, others hint that it should be possible and may already have been done in some 3rd party products.
Would be cool to save energy, get less noise and be able to power it on wirelessly by a small script/program on a RPi etc., like what is currently possible for the PS3 via Bluetooth with Gimx and bdaddr!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Br,
Vegard