How to stream Music and Video content to your Xbox console using Play To feature
The unique magic of streaming music and video from a Windows 10 PC on a big screen can take our entertainment experience to a whole new level. The good news is that if you have a connected Xbox, you can stream wireless media from your desktop to the Xbox console. So, let's take a quick step to stream music and video content on your Xbox console using theAllow streaming playback"Functionality in the console.
Cast music and video content to the Xbox console using the Play on
Allow streaming playback is an Xbox feature that allows the Xbox 360 or Xbox One console to play streaming media from compatible devices and applications in Windows 10, including Groove Music and Movies & TV applications. To stream music and video content to Xbox, you must:
- Enable the Play On feature on Xbox
- Add your Xbox to the list of devices on your computer
- Stream media content to your Xbox console from a computer
1) Enable the Play on Xbox feature
Go to the Xbox home page, select 'Settings& #39; and then & #39;System settings"
Open & #39;Console settings»And select«Connected devices & #39;.
Here, check the boxAllow the game to diffusion"Option.
2) Add your Xbox to the list of devices on your computer
Go to & #39;Start & #39; >Settings & #39;. Click & #39;features'(Bluetooth, printers, mouse).
Choose 'Connected devices'In the left navigation pane.
Click & #39;Add a device"If your Xbox console is on, connected to the Internet, and on the same network as your PC, it should be detected and listed under your PC.
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Now, if you find your Xbox One or Xbox 360 console listed, select it.
3) Stream multimedia content from your PC
To do this, launch or open the Groove application or Movies and TV on your computer.
Select a song or video stored on your computer. Click on Play.
When presented withCast to Device'At the bottom of the screen, tap or click the option.
At the end, select your console from the list of devices. If your console is on and online, media playback starts instantly.
Enjoy your content on the big screen!
It is important to note here that 'Play To' is only available on devices with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) -like playback capabilities, such as computers and some phones. In addition, you can only use Play To with your Xbox console if you are using Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 on your PC or device.
Read more: How to play any Xbox game on a Windows 10 computer.