How To Change My Xbox One Home Screen

Okay, let's talk Xbox One home screens. Specifically, your Xbox One home screen. Is it...inspiring? Probably not. Mine usually looks like a digital yard sale.

First things first, highlight something. Anything! Then, press the menu button (that's the one with the three lines). See that "Add to Home" option? Bingo.

Suddenly, things are happening! A tile appears. Is it perfectly placed? Absolutely not. But progress, people!

Getting a Grip on Pins

Pins are your friends. Unless you pin something you never use. Then they are silent, digital judgers.

To unpin, you know the drill. Highlight, menu button, "Unpin from Home." It's surprisingly satisfying. Like digitally decluttering your life.

Now, for the controversial part: I'm not a fan of the default theme. Sue me.

Themes: My Unpopular Opinion

Head to Settings. Then Personalization. Then… you guessed it, Theme & background.

You can choose from a bunch of colors! Or, you can go wild with a custom image. Maybe a picture of your dog? Or a screenshot from your favorite game, like Halo Infinite!

Don't be afraid to experiment. It's just a background. You can always change it back. Unless you accidentally pick the blinding neon green. Then, may the odds be ever in your favor.

Rearranging the Furniture (Tiles)

Tiles feeling cramped? Time for a digital makeover. Highlight a tile and hold down the "A" button.

Now you can drag it around. Up, down, left, right. It's like playing Tetris, but with more Xbox Game Pass options.

Pro-tip: Group similar things together. All your racing games? A little racing zone! All your apps? Condense that digital clutter!

The Curse of the Advertising Tiles

Ah, yes. The ads. They're like that one relative who always shows up uninvited. But fear not, you can banish them! (Sort of.)

Highlight, menu button, "Hide." It won't get rid of them forever, but it's a temporary victory. Enjoy the brief moment of peace.

It's important to keep your stuff organized in a way that works for you! Don't let the Xbox decide that for you.

Show off Your Achievements (Maybe)

There's a setting that lets you show off your latest achievement on your background.

Personally, I think it's a little show-offy. But hey, if you just unlocked the "Beat the game on Legendary" achievement in Gears 5, flaunt it!

It's your digital playground. Make it your own. Even if that means it looks like a slightly organized digital yard sale.

And remember, it's all about having fun and enjoying your gaming experience. Don't stress too much about the perfect home screen. Unless you're streaming. Then, maybe a little stress is warranted.

Happy customizing!