Stream Xbox One to PC

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Stream Xbox One to PC is a two-step process that requires access to both the console and the computer.

Both the Xbox One and the PC must be on the same network, and the network connection must be strong and fast enough to handle streaming.

What is Xbox One Game Streaming?

Here are two different things that game streaming can refer to. The primary involves live streaming games to a platform like Twitch or YouTube.
The other is to stream from the console to a computer that is connecting to the same network.
The drive of streaming an Xbox One to a PC is that you can turn any Windows 10 PC connecting to the same network into a remote display for the console.
That means you can play games, watch movies, or use an Xbox One app on any Windows 10 tablet, laptop.
Or desktop without physically moving the console, as long as everything is connecting to the same network.
Before you begin: Make sure your Xbox One and Windows 10 PC have the latest system updates installed.
The console and the PC must also be connecting to the same network. They both need to be connecting to the same router via Ethernet cables.
Or they are connected to the same router via Wi-Fi connection.

How to activate streaming on your Xbox One?

The first step in streaming an Xbox One to a PC is to enable streaming on the Xbox One. It is a relatively straightforward process:

Open System> Settings
Access Preferences> Xbox App Connectivity
Check Allow streaming of games to other devices.

Note: Either Allow connections from any device or Only from profiles started on this Xbox. Must be selected. If you share your network with other people, the second option is more secure.

How to stream Xbox One to PC?

The second and final step in streaming from an Xbox One to a PC requires the Windows 10 Xbox app. It is a free application available in the Windows Store.

The Xbox app is used to start streaming:

Make sure your Xbox One is on.
Launch the Windows 10 Xbox app.
Locate the icon on the left that looks like an Xbox One and click on it.
Find your Xbox One in the list and click Connect. Note: This step is only done once. If your Xbox isn’t listed, check that it’s turned on.
If it is, and you still don’t see it listed, you’ll need to find its IP address and enter it manually.
Click Stream.

Note: This will start streaming. If nothing happens, try clicking Test Stream to see what the problem is.

Once this initial setup is complete, future streaming is even easier: