Applies ToWindows 10 Xbox One

To connect your PC to your Xbox One console:

  1. On your PC, open the Xbox Console Companion app and choose the Connection icon on the left side (looks like a little Xbox One).

  2. Choose your Xbox, and then choose Connect.

  3. From now on, the Xbox app will connect to your Xbox One automatically, as long as it's on.

Note: if you need to find your console's name, on the console, press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Profiles & system (your account icon) > Settings  > System > Console info. If you need to find its IP address, in Settings, choose General > Network settings > Advanced settings.

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