Similar to using a custom DNS on your Xbox, you can find the IP address of your console by heading to Settings > Network > Network Settings > Advanced Settings. If you still can’t find it or have a special network configuration, it allows you to manually enter the IP of the Xbox. If your Xbox isn’t discovered, make sure it’s connected to the same network and powered on. You can also choose to connect automatically to make things easier in the future. Then the app will scan your network for the Xbox connected to your network. To connect the two devices, tap the menu (hamburger button) on the upper-left corner of the app and choose Console from the list. It’s worth noting that it’s also available for iOS and Windows 10 PCs.Īfter installed, launch the Xbox app and sign in with your Microsoft account credentials. The first thing you need to do is download the Xbox app for Android from the Play Store. There are a lot of things you can do with the apps, especially when it comes to interactions with the Xbox community, but here we’ll take a look at how to use it to make your phone a remote. The good thing is there is the Xbox app ( formerly SmartGlass) for your phone. Especially if you’re just watching videos or want to use the Edge Browser. If you’re an Xbox One owner, you know that sometimes using the controller for apps other than gaming can be a bit cumbersome.

If you’re doing simple tasks on your Xbox and don’t need the bulky controller, you can use your phone as a remote instead.

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