How do I display my Xbox screen on my PC?

To display your Xbox screen on your PC, you can use the Xbox Console Companion app to stream games from your Xbox One console to your Windows 10 PC, or you can use the Xbox app to cast your Xbox screen to your PC. This can be achieved by opening the Xbox app on your laptop, selecting the Connection option, choosing your desired console from the available options, waiting for the app to establish a connection, and then selecting Stream to start playing your game.

Streaming Xbox Games to PC

Requirements and Setup

The process of streaming Xbox games to PC requires a stable internet connection, an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console, and a Windows 10 PC with the Xbox app installed. To set up streaming, open the Xbox app on your PC, go to the Connection area, and select Stream to show the Xbox One screen and pick your game.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I hook my Xbox up to my PC?: Yes, you can connect your Xbox console to your Windows PC or laptop and share its internet connection using Windows Internet Connection Sharing or a network bridge connection.
2. How do I connect my Xbox to my computer via USB?: You can connect your Xbox controller to your PC using a micro-USB charging cable or a USB-C cable for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, or Xbox Adaptive Controller.
3. How do I share my Xbox screen?: You can stream your gameplay by pressing the Xbox button to open the guide, going to Capture & share, selecting Live streaming, and choosing a provider.
4. How do I share my screen on Windows 10 with Xbox One?: Start the Xbox app, go to Display Settings, click Connect to a Wireless Display, and select the Xbox option when it appears.
5. Can I stream my Xbox on Discord?: Yes, you can stream from your Xbox to a Discord DM or Group DM by joining your DM call on desktop or mobile and using the Transfer to Xbox button.
6. How do I stream from console to Discord?: Stream your games from your Xbox to your Discord friends by linking your Discord account, joining voice channels from your Discord servers, and selecting Stream your game.
7. How do you screen share on Discord?: Launch the Discord app, open the relevant voice chat, select Join Voice, and tap the Share Screen button.
8. How do I share my screen on Microsoft PC?: Go to the screen mirroring settings on the device you’re projecting from, select your PC to connect to it, or press Windows logo key + K and select the PC you’d like to connect to.
9. Can I mirror my computer to my Xbox?: Yes, you can stream media to your Xbox console from a computer by selecting Play, Cast To Device, and your console from the list of devices.
10. Can you screen mirror Windows to Xbox?: Yes, with the Wireless Display app open on your Xbox and your external Android or Windows device set up to cast to your Xbox, the devices will connect, and your Xbox will display your intended media.
11. How do I make my USB compatible with my Xbox?: Select settings, System Settings, Storage or Memory, USB Storage Device, and either Configure Now or Customize to format the USB flash drive for Xbox content.
12. Will Xbox HDMI work on PC?: No, you cannot connect an Xbox directly to your computer via an HDMI cable unless you have an HDMI input port.
13. Can a PC use HDMI input?: If you have an HDMI output port, it’s output-only; however, you can add an HDMI input port to a PC to capture video.
14. How do I share my Xbox One screen with my iPhone?: To activate mirroring on iOS, swipe up to open the Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, and select the Xbox device.
15. Can I cast my Xbox to my phone?: Yes, you can play games installed on your Xbox console, including Xbox Game Pass titles, on any compatible PC, Android, or iOS device using remote play.