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I've been really enjoying my Xbox lately (when the family is asleep) as well as some fun Retrogaming on original consoles. Back in 2015 I showed how you can stream from your Xbox to any PC using the Xbox app from the Windows Store. You can pair your Xbox controller with any PC you've got around (either with the $20 Xbox Wireless Adapter or just with a micro-USB cable you likely have already). In fact, I often walk on the treadmill while streaming games from the Xbox to my little Surface Pro 3.

Then, a year later I did the inverse. I played PC games on my big screen using a SteamLink! Although they've been discontinued, they are out there and they work great. This little box lets you play PC games remotely on your large screens. I have a big PC in my office and I wanted to use the big TV in the living room. The game still runs on the PC but the video/audio and controls are all remoted to the Xbox. Plus, SteamLink only works with the Steam app running and is optimized for Steam games. It's a single task box and one more thing to plug into HDMI but it works well.

Fast-forward to today and I learned that Windows 10 can project its screen to an Xbox One AND you can use your Xbox One controller to control it (it's paired on the Xbox side) and play games or run apps. No extra equipment needed.

The Xbox One allows you to stream video content with the help of Windows Media Center 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 computers. The streaming process is fairly simple, so long as both devices reside on the same network, either via wired or wireless connection and make sure to keep the Xbox One on. This page details how to stream video from a PC to an Xbox One. Xbox One is capable of receiving and displaying video streams from Windows Media Center 7 and Windows 8.1 PCs. So long as the PC. Sep 20, 2019 How to stream your PC to your Xbox One Any Windows 10 PC that can connect to Wi-Fi will support casting to a wireless display, but you’ll need to download a free app for the Xbox One. If you do not have Xbox Video on your homescreen, scroll your way to the extreme right until you see the search bar. Search for Xbox Video there. Now on your Mac, open SofaPlay and select the Xbox-SystemOS from the dropdown list. Select a movie from your Mac and drag it into SofaPlay.

I installed the Xbox Wireless Display App on my Xbox One. Then on my PC, here's what I see upon pressing Win+P and clicking 'Connect to Wireless Display.'

Once I've duplicated, you can see here I'm writing this blog post wirelessly projected to the Xbox. It just worked. Took 5 min to do this.

If you're tech savvy, you may say, isn't this 'just Miracast' and 'hasn't this always been possible?' Yes and no. What's been updated is the Xbox Wireless Display App that you'll want to install and run on your Xbox. You may have been able to project your PC screen to various sticks and Miracast adapters, but this free app makes your Xbox a receiver for Miracast broadcasts (over wifi or LAN) and most importantly - now you can use your Xbox controller already paired to the Xbox to control the remote PC. You can use that control to play games or switch to mouse control mode with Start+Select and mouse around with your Xbox thumbsticks!

If I hit the menu button I can see how the controllers map to PC controls. No remote keyboard and mouse connected from the Xbox...yet. (and to be clear, no word if that will ever be supported but it'd be cool!)

To make sure you can do this, run DxDiag and save all information into 'DxDiag.txt.' Here's part of mine. There's nothing special about my machine. It's worth pointing out I have no Wifi adapter on this machine and it has an NVidia 1080 video card. Miracast is happening over the Wired LAN (local area network) in my house. This is Miracast over Infrastructure and it's in Windows 10 since version 1703 (March 2017).

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When you've connected your PC to my Xbox and are streaming FROM my PC to your Xbox, you'll see this bar at the top of the PC side. There's three optimization settings for Gaming, Working, and Watching Videos. I assume these are balancing crispness/quality with framerate and latency changes.

Now let's take it to the next level. I can run Steam Big Picture and here I am running Batman: Arkham Origins on my PC, but played on and controlled from my Xbox in the other room!

Ok this is amazing. You run “wireless display” on your Xbox. Then on your PC, just WinKey+P on your PC and connect to wireless display. This is Batman on my Xbox...RUNNING ON MY PC pic.twitter.com/pyxmHLe3fz

— Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) March 14, 2019

I like that I don't need the SteamLink. I find that this runs more reliably and more easily than my original set up. I like that I can switch the Xbox controller from controller mode to mouse mode. And most of all I like that this doesn't require any custom setup, extra work, or drivers. It just worked out of the box for me.

Your mileage may vary and I'm trying to figuire out why some people's video card drivers don't allow this and then end up with no 'Connect to a Wireless Display' option in their Win+P menu. If you figure it out, please sound of in the comments.

Give it a try! I hope you enjoy it. I'm having a blast.

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About Scott

Scott Hanselman is a former professor, former Chief Architect in finance, now speaker, consultant, father, diabetic, and Microsoft employee. He is a failed stand-up comic, a cornrower, and a book author.

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Xbox One is said to be one of the best Xbox has ever released. It is the first of its kind to bring immersive gaming experience. Moreover, you can now screen mirror iPhone to Xbox One. This way, you can play using your iOS device and even make it as your console. Continue reading to learn how how you can do it.

How to Mirror iPhone to Xbox One

Xbox App

What option could be easier to connect iPhone to Xbox One other than the app produced by the same company that developed the console? The Xbox app brings your gaming life all in one place. In addition to playing video games, you can also use the app to buy games, find LFG for party games to play, share your content with others, and vice versa, watch the gameplay of others. Here’s how you can use this app to connect and mirror your iPhone to Xbox One.

  • First, download and install Xbox app on your iPhone.
  • Next, launch the app and go to the Main Menu by tapping the three horizontal bars on the upper left corner of your screen.
  • Then, just tap Console and a Connect to Your Xbox One option will soon appear on your screen. Tap it to connect your iPhone to Xbox One.

AirServer Xbox Edition

AirServer Xbox Edition is another tool that allows you to cast your iPhone to Xbox One. AirServer is a universal mirroring receiver for iOS devices and it comes with an Xbox Edition which turns your iPhone into an extension of your Xbox One. While mirroring your gadget, you can also stream music while playing your favorite Xbox games. To use this app to cast iPhone to Xbox One, you can refer to the following steps.

  • Get AirServer Xbox Edition installed on your iPhone.
  • Go to your Control Center and tap AirPlay or Screen Mirroring.
  • From the list, choose Xbox One to start mirroring your iPhone to it.
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You can also mirror iPhone to Xbox One via YouTube. As long as you have the app installed on your gadget, you can screencast with HD quality. If you already have the YouTube app, follow these steps to start mirroring.

  • Launch the app on your devices and sign in using the same account.
  • Tap the Cast button and a Cast to menu will pop on your screen.
  • Just tap the XboxOne option to cast.

Extra tip — LetsView

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Lastly, if you want a free application that can go along with paid mirroring apps, try using LetsView. It supports various platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, other Miracast build-in devices, and more. Moreso, you can use it to mirror iPhone to other devices and apply the additional features to make the screen mirroring more efficient.

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