Xbox One is said to be one of the best Xbox has ever released. It is the first of its kind to bring immersive gaming experience. Moreover, you can now screen mirror iPhone to Xbox One. This way, you can play using your iOS device and even make it as your console. Continue reading to learn how how you can do it.
To share your screen using AirPlay on a Mac running macOS 11 Big Sur or later, first, click the Control Center icon located in the upper-right corner of your screen (in the menu bar). It looks like two tiny toggle switches. When Control Center appears, click “Screen Mirroring.”. Next, you’ll see a list of AirPlay-compatible. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Open Control Center: On iPhone X or later or iPad with iPadOS 13 or later: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen. On iPhone 8 or earlier or iOS 11 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
How to Mirror iPhone to Xbox One
Xbox App
What option could be easier to connect iPhone to Xbox One other than the app produced by the same company that developed the console? The Xbox app brings your gaming life all in one place. In addition to playing video games, you can also use the app to buy games, find LFG for party games to play, share your content with others, and vice versa, watch the gameplay of others. Here’s how you can use this app to connect and mirror your iPhone to Xbox One.
- Open the Xbox Game Pass app. Select your gamerpic, and then the Settings gear icon. Go to App settings and select Network. Toggle Play over WiFi only to enable or disable mobile data. To enable WiFi only gameplay for iOS or Android devices via web browser, go to your device’s network settings and turn off mobile data.
- Before now, if you fancied playing console games on your Mac, you'd need to use PlayStation 4's Remote Play to do so. Windows 10 users have been able to stream Xbox One titles to their PCs since.
- I am trying to play my xbox one on my laptop, as I have no TV, And I am trying to use an HDMI cable to be able to use my laptop screen as a monitor for my xbox one. I have searched everywhere on how to do it, but my xbox isnt connected to the internet to sue the xbox app for streaming, as I have no screen to use to connect it to the internet.
- First, download and install Xbox app on your iPhone.
- Next, launch the app and go to the Main Menu by tapping the three horizontal bars on the upper left corner of your screen.
- Then, just tap Console and a Connect to Your Xbox One option will soon appear on your screen. Tap it to connect your iPhone to Xbox One.
AirServer Xbox Edition
AirServer Xbox Edition is another tool that allows you to cast your iPhone to Xbox One. AirServer is a universal mirroring receiver for iOS devices and it comes with an Xbox Edition which turns your iPhone into an extension of your Xbox One. While mirroring your gadget, you can also stream music while playing your favorite Xbox games. To use this app to cast iPhone to Xbox One, you can refer to the following steps.
- Get AirServer Xbox Edition installed on your iPhone.
- Go to your Control Center and tap AirPlay or Screen Mirroring.
- From the list, choose Xbox One to start mirroring your iPhone to it.
Screen casting apps from YouTube
You can also mirror iPhone to Xbox One via YouTube. As long as you have the app installed on your gadget, you can screencast with HD quality. If you already have the YouTube app, follow these steps to start mirroring.
- Launch the app on your devices and sign in using the same account.
- Tap the Cast button and a Cast to menu will pop on your screen.
- Just tap the XboxOne option to cast.
Extra tip — LetsView
Lastly, if you want a free application that can go along with paid mirroring apps, try using LetsView. It supports various platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, other Miracast build-in devices, and more. Moreso, you can use it to mirror iPhone to other devices and apply the additional features to make the screen mirroring more efficient.
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When you have the large LCD screen that comes with the iMac, it's no surprise that you'd want to take advantage of it for such things as gaming or watching movies. If you want to connect your Xbox to your iMac to play your games on the large screen, it can be done. While it's a task that does require extra hardware, rest assured that if you follow instructions carefully, you can accomplish this task.
Step 1
Connect the mini display side of your mini-display-to-HDMI adapter to the back of your iMac.
Step 2
Connect the other side of the mini display cord to the corresponding port in your adapter box.
Step 3
Connect your HDMI cable from your Xbox HDMI port to the HDMI port of your adapter.
Step 4
Plug in the adapter box and turn on any power buttons, if applicable. Turn on the Xbox.
Step 5
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Press 'Command-F2' to switch from the iMac display mode to the Xbox display mode. Your Xbox interface should now appear on your iMac screen.
References
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- There are multiple mini-display-to-HDMI adapter boxes on the market; before you purchase one, check any available reviews to make sure it is compatible with the iMac, or use Apple's 'About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapters' page to find out if the adapter you want to use will work with your iMac.
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Nicole Vulcan has been a journalist since 1997, covering parenting and fitness for The Oregonian, careers for CareerAddict, and travel, gardening and fitness for Black Hills Woman and other publications. Vulcan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism from the University of Minnesota. She's also a lifelong athlete and is pursuing certification as a personal trainer.