Jun 22, 2015 I will show you how you can stream games from your Xbox One to your Mac or PC running windows 10 Stuff you will need to do this: A copy of Windows 10 preview (Free) UPDATE - Windows 10 is. Jul 05, 2017 Step One: Get the App. Download the Xbox One SmartGlass app from Apple’s App Store, Google Play, Windows Phone Store, or the Windows Store, depending on your platform. While the app was originally intended for phones, it can also be used on. Xbox One SmartGlass for Windows 10/8.1 is a must-have app for every user who wants to access their console remotely. You can use the program to control the media playback, track your achievements. Xbox One SmartGlass for Windows 10 Free Xbox One SmartGlass is the perfect companion app for your Xbox One, both in your living room and on the go.
One of the coolest gaming features packed into Windows 10 is the Xbox app. It lets you remotely access your Xbox One console and stream games to a Windows 10 PC. This comes in handy when everyone is watching a boring movie on the living room TV where your Xbox One is connected, but you’d rather play Metro Exodus or Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
Multi-platform Gamestreaming app linux mac xbox nano gamestream gamestreaming GPL-3.0 2 12 2 0 Updated Jun 9, 2020. Xbox-smartglass-csharp ?.NET Standard client library for the Xbox One SmartGlass protocol xbox nano xbox-one gamestream arcadia smartglass gamestreaming C# 12 41 11 (2. Nov 18, 2013 The Xbox app brings together your friends, games, and accomplishments from across your devices. Stay connected to your gaming community on the go, control your Xbox One from the app, and buy new games from the store. With your gaming life all in one place, the Xbox app keeps you connected to the games and gamers that matter most.
So how does it work? In this guide we show you how to stream the Xbox One to Windows 10.
With Microsoft’s method, you absolutely cannot “officially” stream your Xbox One console over the internet like the PlayStation 4. As we’ve seen with Sony’s console, playing across the internet can produce quality and latency issues, sometimes to the point where streaming just isn’t worth the effort. This is why Steam and Microsoft chose to lock game streaming to your local network.
However, there is a method to stream the Xbox One to a Windows 10 PC across the internet, but it requires knowing how to access your router’s control panel and how to edit the settings. We provide those instructions at the end.
Use Ethernet or Wireless AC
For the best results, stream the Xbox One across your local network using a wired Ethernet connection. Of course, not everyone wants Ethernet cables strung across the house, as it’s visually ugly, even when draped along the walls and corners. The plus side with all these cables is that you won’t see the performance dips associated with wireless connectivity.
If Ethernet isn’t an option, fall back on a Wireless AC 5GHz access point. A mesh network is good due to the way it creates a blanket of connectivity versus the standard router that broadcasts from one point like a radio tower. A Wireless N 5GHz connection works as well, but you’ll see limited performance using a 2.4GHz connection on either network.
Microsoft also suggests using Powerline adapters as an alternative to wired connections. You need at least two units that plug directly into your wall’s power outlets to create a network connection through the electrical system. One unit can then plug into your modem or router via an Ethernet cable while the other unit plugs into the Ethernet port on the Xbox One. Unfortunately, Powerline technology heavily depends on your home’s wiring and breaker box, thus you may see better results using wireless connectivity instead.
Finally, you can plug an Xbox One controller into your Windows 10 PC to play games remotely. You can also plug a headset into your Windows 10 PC and communicate as usual with your Xbox One friends.
Xbox One Smartglass Mac
Let’s begin our guide on how to stream the Xbox One to Windows 10!
Xbox One
1. Press the Xbox button on your controller.
2. Scroll right to highlight the “gear” icon and access the System panel.
3. Choose Settings as shown above.
2. Scroll right to highlight the “gear” icon and access the System panel.
3. Choose Settings as shown above.
4. Select Preferences in the next window.
5. Select Xbox app connectivity listed on the right panel.
6. In the next window, enable the Allow game streaming to other devices setting located under This Xbox.
7. Enable the Allow connections from any device or Only from profiles signed in on this Xbox setting found under Other devices.
You’re done on the console side. Now let’s move on to Windows 10.
Windows 10
1. If you don’t have the Xbox app already installed on your PC, head here.
2. After installation, sign in to your Xbox Live account.
3. Select the console icon on the left menu labeled Connection as shown above.
2. After installation, sign in to your Xbox Live account.
3. Select the console icon on the left menu labeled Connection as shown above.
4. The Xbox app will now scan the local network for your Xbox One console.
5. Select the console as shown above.
6. Rename the connection if you have more than one Xbox One console on the network.
7. Choose Connect.
Now that you’re linked, the Xbox app Connection panel should show a Now Playing screen. You’ll also see options for initiating the stream, testing the stream, and turn on the Xbox One. The More link opens a menu to disconnect the console, connect automatically, turn off the console, and forget the console.
You can easily change the quality of the Xbox One stream if the resolution is too low, or if the resolution is too high and causing network issues. Within the Xbox app, perform the following:
1. Click on the “gear” icon located on the left-hand menu. This opens the Settings panel.
2. Click on the Xbox One category.
3. Next to Video encoding level, select Very high, High, Medium, or Low.
2. Click on the Xbox One category.
3. Next to Video encoding level, select Very high, High, Medium, or Low.
With your Xbox One console streaming to your Windows 10 PC on the local network, you can alter a few settings to access the console remotely from across the internet. This will require knowing how to edit settings in your modem or router.
Play from anywhere across the internet
1. If you haven’t already, follow the previous setup instructions for the Xbox One and Windows 10. Make sure this connection works correctly before moving forward.
2. Go into your router and assign a “static” IP address to your Xbox One console. This method varies by manufacturer.
3. Locate the port forwarding panel in your router and reserve the three ports listed below. Make sure the forward-to address is the same static IP address you assigned to the Xbox One. Use your console’s name as the rule description if needed. Here are the ports:
2. Go into your router and assign a “static” IP address to your Xbox One console. This method varies by manufacturer.
3. Locate the port forwarding panel in your router and reserve the three ports listed below. Make sure the forward-to address is the same static IP address you assigned to the Xbox One. Use your console’s name as the rule description if needed. Here are the ports:
- 4838 (TCP and UDP)
- 5050 (TCP and UDP)
- 4900 – 6500 (TCP and UDP)
4. Locate your home’s external IP address. You can typically find this in the router, but you can also type What is my IP in Google’s search field to discover your public IP address.
5. Pull your Windows 10 PC off the network currently used by your Xbox One.
6. Open the Xbox app.
7. Click on the Connection icon on the left-hand menu.
8. Click Add a device.
9. Enter your home’s IP address in the field as shown above.
10. Click on the Connect button.
5. Pull your Windows 10 PC off the network currently used by your Xbox One.
6. Open the Xbox app.
7. Click on the Connection icon on the left-hand menu.
8. Click Add a device.
9. Enter your home’s IP address in the field as shown above.
10. Click on the Connect button.
For additional guides on how to use Windows 10, check out these how-to articles:
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The Xbox app is an app for Windows 8, Windows 10, Android, and iOS. It acts as a companion app for Xbox video game consoles, providing access to Xbox Live community features, remote control, as well as second screen functionality (formerly branded as SmartGlass) with selected games, applications, and content.
On Windows 10, the app additionally serves as a launcher for PC games installed on a device (including games obtained from Microsoft Store and Steam), and provides access to the system's screen recording functions. During E3 2019, the existing version of the Xbox app for Windows 10 was renamed Xbox Console Companion, and a new Xbox app was introduced in beta. The new Xbox app on Windows 10 supports Microsoft's games-on-demand subscription service Xbox Game Pass.
Features[edit]
Through the app, users can access their activity feed, Xbox Live friends and messages, manage their party, watch saved Game DVR clips, browse OneGuide, and view their achievements. Some games and apps can provide second screen integration via the app, displaying supplemental content. The app can also be used as a remote control for the console.[3][4]
The Windows 10 version of the app allows users to stream games from an Xbox One console over a local network, and has the ability to view and edit Game DVR recordings from an Xbox One console. It also serves as a front-end for a PC version of Game DVR on supported hardware (Game DVR settings were moved to the Settings app on Windows 10 version 1703),[5] and has a library display for games installed on the device, such as those obtained via Steam and Microsoft Store.[6][7][8]
History[edit]
The original logo of the Xbox One SmartGlass app
Xbox 360 SmartGlass was originally announced at E3 2012, for Windows 8, Android and iOS. Microsoft demonstrated use cases for the new app within both games and entertainment, including a minimap for Ascend: New Gods, a second screen experience for School of Rock with supplemental content, and Game of Thrones (with interactive maps and family tree diagrams).[9] With the release of Xbox One in November 2013, Microsoft released an accompanying Xbox One SmartGlass app for Android, iOS, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone, which contained more extensive functionality for controlling the console.[10][11]
Windows 10 introduced a revamped version of SmartGlass referred to simply as Xbox, which notably added a library display for PC games, and the ability to stream games from an Xbox One console on a local network.[12] On June 12, 2016, the mobile versions of the Xbox One Smartglass apps were updated for parity with the desktop version, and renamed 'Xbox' as well.[13] Xbox 360 SmartGlass was not updated and was discontinued in May 2018.
The mobile apps were updated alongside the Xbox One's May 2019 firmware update, adding cross-platform status indicators to friends.[14]
On June 9, 2019, coinciding with Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference, Microsoft released a new Xbox app in beta exclusively for Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903), which has a redesigned interface, and serves as the client for Xbox Game Pass on PC.[15] In advance of the conference, Microsoft rebranded the existing Xbox app on Windows 10 as Xbox Console Companion.[16]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Xbox'. App Store. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^'Xbox - Apps on Google Play'. Google Play. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^'Xbox One's SmartGlass App Does Essential Stuff Your Xbox One Won't'. Time. November 21, 2013.
- ^Warren, Tom (2013-11-19). 'Xbox One SmartGlass lets you snap apps from your phone or tablet'. The Verge. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ^'Review: Windows 10 Creators Update is quite a small major update'. Ars Technica. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^'Xbox on Windows 10: social features, game DVR and more'. Engadget. AOL. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ^'Xbox app coming to Windows 10, Microsoft confirms'. Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ^'Windows 10 will let you stream Xbox One games to any Windows 10 PC or tablet'. Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ^Stein, Scott. 'E3 2012: A closer look at Xbox SmartGlass'. CNET. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^'Microsoft releases SmartGlass Xbox One app for Android, iOS, Windows'. PCWorld. 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^Phillips, Tom (2013-11-19). 'Microsoft releases Xbox One SmartGlass app'. Eurogamer. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^Machkovech, Sam (2015-08-13). 'Xbox on Windows 10: What it is, what it isn't, and what's missing [Updated]'. Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^'New Xbox apps for iOS and Android look just like Windows 10'. The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^Bright, Peter (2019-05-17). 'Xbox, PC get a little bit closer with the latest Xbox updates'. Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ^Gaming, Darren Allan 2019-06-10T10:12:06Z. 'This is our first look at the new Xbox app on Windows 10'. TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^'Microsoft readies a renamed Xbox Console Companion app for Xbox management on Windows'. PCWorld. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
External links[edit]
- Xbox (beta) on Microsoft Store
- Xbox Console Companion on Microsoft Store
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