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What does the Xbox app allow you to do?

The Xbox app keeps you connected to your gaming community on your phone or tablet. Easily share game clips & screenshots, chat, view achievements, and get notifications. Plus, play games from your console.
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What can I do on the Xbox app?

Available features
  • Share game content and watch your favorite clips.
  • Find new friends and connect social media accounts.
  • Start and join parties.
  • Set up your console right from the app.
  • Access and play games with remote play.
  • Use your mobile device as a console remote controller.
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What does the Xbox PC app do?

The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you're an Xbox Game Pass or a PC Game Pass member, or you've bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app.
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Does the Xbox app allow you to play games?

You can remotely play the games on your Xbox console by using the Xbox mobile app or Xbox app for Windows. If you can play the game on your console, you can play it on your mobile device or PC once you've configured your console.
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What does the Xbox app allow used to browse?

Features. Through the app, users can access their activity feed, Xbox Live friends and messages, manage their party, watch saved Game DVR clips, browse OneGuide, and view their achievements.
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Can people see when you are on the Xbox app?

Online status & history settings allow you to control if others see when you're online, what you're watching or listening to, and your game and app usage. Communication & multiplayer settings allow you to control if others can see your activity feed and how you connect to others through messaging and in-game.
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What can I do on Xbox browser?

Browse the web right from your Xbox console. Just launch the Microsoft Edge app and you can keep up with your favorite sites on the internet, watch videos, and even play games – all without leaving your console.
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Can you play on the Xbox app without a console?

With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream games from the cloud to your mobile device, with no need for additional hardware except a controller.
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Why can't i play games on Xbox app?

Additionally please see the following potential solutions:

Uninstall the game, check for Windows, and Xbox app updates then re-install the game. Repair the Xbox App. (see below) Verify your installation location.
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Can you play games on Xbox app without Internet?

Digital games that support single-player and local multiplayer can be played offline on the console assigned as your home Xbox. Game discs are also playable offline after installation. Your console gets the license right from the disc.
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Why do I need the Xbox app?

The Xbox mobile app helps you set up new consoles and enables you to access and play games installed on your console from your mobile device using remote play. Also, you can chat with friends and use the app as a remote control for your console.
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Is the Xbox app any good?

Microsoft's Xbox app brings the console's best gaming experiences to your PC; no additional hardware required. Though this storefront's library isn't as robust as what you'll find on console, it's a solid way to play Xbox Game Studios titles and a few third-party games.
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What is the point of streaming Xbox to PC?

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Game streaming is the ability to play Xbox console games remotely from your console on any Windows 10 PC on your home network. This feature allows you to leave your living room and play your favorite Xbox One games anywhere with access to your home network.
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What is free on Xbox app?

All your favorite apps, free access on Xbox.
  • Apple TV.
  • Netflix.
  • Dolby Access.
  • Spotify Xbox - Music and Podcasts.
  • Disney+
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Can you use Xbox app anywhere?

To take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere, you will need to have installed the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition update on your PC, as well as the latest update on your Xbox console. Then, simply log into your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download.
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Why is Xbox game pass app so bad?

Download client is unusable. Games install and then require additional downloads which you cannot actually download and instead crash your computer (halo infinite). The whole client needs a re-design so that you can actually install and manage your games.
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Why can't i download some games on the Xbox app?

But sometimes, the downloads might fail due to a weak internet connection, incorrect date and time, or corruption in the Xbox app. The issue will also likely occur if you're using an outdated version of the Xbox app. Regardless of what's causing the issue, you can quickly resolve the problem using the fixes below.
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How do I enable Xbox on Xbox app?

Open the app. If you're a new app user, select Set up a console. If you've already signed in to the app, select the Console icon in the upper right corner of the home screen, and select Set up a console. Enter the code you were given on the Set up with the Xbox app screen.
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How much is Xbox Cloud Gaming?

As its full name suggests, Cloud Gaming is free to all those with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. The all-you-can-eat digital download service for Xbox One, Series X/S and Windows, is £10.99 / $14.99 per month.
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Does Xbox remote play work away from home?

Do I have to be home to use Remote Play? Nope! That's the beauty of Xbox Remote Play. So long as you have a stable internet connection with your phone via wi-fi or cellular data, your Xbox is accessible anywhere.
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Can you use Xbox app in browser?

no, it is possible to use Xcloud via the web, but not the xbox app, just by installing. Was this reply helpful? I'm afraid if you want to download games directly, you'll need to use the app. The Xbox App is perfectly safe to use.
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Does Xbox have Bluetooth?

The Xbox Wireless Headset can be paired with Windows, Android, and iOS devices via a Bluetooth connection. Note You can connect your headset to your Xbox console and then via Bluetooth to another device to listen to both at the same time.
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How do I stop people seeing what I'm doing on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Online safety & family. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customise > Communication & multiplayer. Under Others can see your activity feed, select your desired setting.
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