Smartphones have found a way to change and improve our video game playing lives. They don’t just play game apps anymore, they can now also work as a second controller for our consoles.
How to connect phone to Xbox
Although a regular Xbox controller is easier to play, using your smartphone as an Xbox controller can have its advantages. Your smart device must be up to date and connected to your app store in order to sync it as an Xbox controller. As long as these two things have happened, we can help you easily connect your smartphone to your Xbox console.
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Step 1: Download the Xbox app
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Before downloading the Xbox app for iOS or Android, you should update your smartphone or tablet to the latest version of the operating system. iOS users need version 10.3 or later to run the app. Microsoft recommends Android version 4.4 or later for users. After the update, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter “Xbox” in the search field to find the app.
Touch Install button to start downloading the app to your smartphone or tablet and launch it after installation. Then sign in to your Xbox account when prompted.
Step 2: Connect to your network
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To sync your Xbox One and phone, both devices must be online. To check your network on Xbox One, go to settings > Mesh > Network settings.
On your smartphone, go to the network/Wi-Fi menu in your device’s settings or system settings. If your Xbox One is not connected, select Set up a wireless network, select the desired network and enter the appropriate password when prompted. Both devices must be within range of your network to connect.
Certain features, like using your phone as an Xbox One remote, require both your Xbox One and phone to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Others, such as checking your achievements and activity feed, work as long as both devices are connected to the Internet.
Step 3: Sync your smartphone with your console
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While using the Xbox app, tap the three horizontal bars in the upper left corner to display the main menu. You can access most of the features from here, but for now, just tap Console. After a second, a Connect to your Xbox One option should appear at the top of the screen.
Tapping it should bring up a list of available Xbox consoles to connect to. Assuming yours is the only one listed, tap the — icon with the label Xbox-SystemOSunless you’ve renamed it — and then tap Turn on.
Here! Your smartphone and your Xbox are now kindred spirits. You should now be able to use your smartphone as a controller and keyboard, although this functionality is limited to Xbox OS. There is currently no second screen integration in the game.
Step 4: Use the app
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Once you’ve successfully connected to the app, there’s so much you can do with it. Familiarizing yourself with the different features may take a little time, but it’s worth the effort. Press the three horizontal bars in the upper left corner of the screen again and a menu will appear. From here you can view your profile, achievements, recorded clips, screenshots, enter the Xbox Store and many other things. Press the avatar icon and a list of your friends will appear. Nearby icons are responsible for controlling messages and notification settings. Eventually, you’ll see a new icon appear with three small avatars. This means you can start a group chat.
Step 5: Control your Xbox One with the app
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While a real controller will always be the best way to control your Xbox One, it’s worth learning how to use your phone. Once you have successfully connected the two, the app on your phone will display a small remote control symbol in the lower right corner of the screen. Click on this symbol and you will immediately be taken to a black screen containing four face buttons and a home, view and menu button.
Now you’re ready to start controlling your Xbox One. All you have to do is swipe across the screen to select a particular tile while simultaneously pressing the A button in the middle of the screen to approve it. We don’t think you’ll ever actually use this feature, but again, it’s good to know you can.
Check out our handy guide that shows you how to connect an Xbox controller to your PC. We wouldn’t leave it out.
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