Stream music and video content to your Xbox console using PlayTo

Add your Xbox to the list of devices on your computer

Don’t see your console in your computer’s list of devices? Here’s how to add it.

1. Go to Settings.

2. Click Devices (Bluetooth, printers, mouse).
   

3. Choose ConnectedDevices from the left navigation pane.

4. Click Add a Device.

5. Select your Xbox One or Xbox 360 console.
   

Notes

• Your Xbox console must be turned on, connected to the Internet, and on the same network as your PC for it to be discoverable by your computer.

• The name of your Xbox console may not be as shown.

If your console doesn’t appear as an available device, see one of the following articles for information about enabling it:

• PlayTo overview for Xbox 360

• Change the Xbox One console preferences

Stream media to your Xbox console from a computer

To stream media from your PC:

1. Start the Groove or Movies & TV app on your computer.

2. Select a song or video that’s stored on your computer.

3. Tap or click Play.

4. At the bottom of the screen, tap or click Cast To Device.

5. Select your console from the list of devices. If your console is turned on and online, the media will start playing.