In this quick guide we’ll go over how to stream your Xbox One console to an Android device.
Before we dive into the process, please be sure to update your Xbox One to the latest OS updates.
Please note that you need an Xbox controller to pair with your Android device. Without one, this won’t work. If you only have one controller and it’s paired to your console, then you’ll need to sync it with your Android device, but I’ll explain how to quickly sync it back to your console.
One more note, Microsoft made things annoying by creating multiple versions of the Xbox One and not all Xbox One controller’s support Bluetooth pairing with computers. To see if your controller supports Bluetooth, click here.
With that, let’s get started.
Setting Up Xbox One
- While your Xbox One is on, press the Xbox button on your controller to bring up the popup quick menu, from the main tab select “Settings”.
- In the Settings menu, on the left menu select “Devices & Connections”. Then select “Remote features”.
- On this new menu, check “Enable remote features”. After selecting this, the console will test the connection and present a result screen. You might even be told to update your controller software, be sure to update it, if needed.
- When you return to the “Remote features” screen, select “Power mode” and ensure “Instant-on” is active (this will allow turning on your console remotely from your PC).
- On this same screen select “Xbox app preferences” and ensure “Allow connections from any device” is selected as well as “Allow Play To streaming” and “Allow game streaming to other devices”.
Android Device Setup
- While your Xbox controller is on, press and hold the sync button on the top of the controller for about 3 seconds. You’ll know it’s in pairing mode when the Xbox button starts to flash.
- Note: This step might be different depending on your Android device. I’ll use a Samsung device as an example. Open your Android device’s system Settings menu and select “Connections”.
- Turn on “Bluetooth” if it’s off and in the Bluetooth menu look for “Xbox Wireless Controller” and tap on it. It should pair within a few seconds.
- You can immediately start testing it by navigating the systems Settings menu with the controller.
- Ensure you download and install the “Xbox” mobile app. Sign in with your Microsoft account that’s used on your console.
- Tap the icon at the bottom (second from the right) that looks like books.
- Open the “Consoles” tab, tap on your console and select “Remote play on this device” and you’re done!
Pairing Controller Back to Console
- While your Xbox controller is on, press and hold the sync button on the top of the controller for about 3 seconds. You’ll know it’s in pairing mode when the Xbox button starts to flash.
- Ensure your console is on, press and hold the sync button on the console for about 3 seconds. Your controller and console should automatically pair within a few seconds.
