Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display
Learn how to screen mirror or project content from one device to another.
Connect a controller to your smart TV or streaming device
In the Xbox app, use your TV’s remote control to select the Controller icon at the top of the screen. Select Pair a controller and then choose your controller from the selection list. Put your controller into pairing mode. Once your controller is in pairing mode, select Pair with TV to open the Bluetooth Device List.
Set up cloud gaming on a smart TV or streaming device
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is now available on smart TVs and streaming devices. Once the app is installed, start the app, sign in with your Microsoft account, connect a compatible controller, and you can stream games on supported devices, no console required.
Cloud gaming with the Xbox app on your smart TV
Find out how to connect a Bluetooth controller to your smart TV. Game Pass Ultimate or a supported free to play game is required for cloud gaming. See what else you can do to get the most out of your subscription. Many types of Bluetooth controllers are compatible. Get help with network, controller, and audio/video problems. Need help signing in?
Codecs in Media Player - Microsoft Support
Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store.
HDR settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to control HDR settings in Windows, turn on HDR, and troubleshoot common problems with HDR-capable displays.
Troubleshoot issues with the Xbox app on your smart TV or …
Find out how to fix problems with the Xbox app on your smart TV or streaming device.
Connect Surface to an external display - Microsoft Support
To connect your Surface to an external display such as a TV, monitor, or projector, you can use various video inputs such as USB-C, DisplayPort (DP), HDMI, DVI, or VGA. Despite the many connector types, the method for connecting your Surface to …
How do I control other devices using HDMI-CEC? | Xbox Support
Xbox Series X|S consoles can use an HDMI feature called Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) to send commands to and from CEC-enabled devices (such as TVs and AVRs) that are connected to the console. This feature can be turned on and off via the TV & A/V power options settings screen.
Stream music and video content to your Xbox console using PlayTo
Stream media to your Xbox console from a computer. To stream media from your PC: Start the Groove or Movies & TV app on your computer.
Troubleshooting a blank TV screen or monitor while your Xbox is on
See the following troubleshooting tips for when your TV screen remains blank or black when you start your Xbox console. Turn off your console by holding the Power button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds.