Let’s go over how to stream your Xbox One console to an Apple mobile device. The steps are the same for both an iPhone and iPad.
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 Apple 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 Apple 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”.
iPhone/iPad 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.
- Open the iPhone/iPad Settings menu and select Bluetooth (make sure it’s on).
- Look for “Xbox Wireless Controller” in the list of devices to pair with and tap on it. It should pair within a few seconds.
- 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.
- Tap 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.
