How to Cast to Xbox One and Xbox Series From Your Smartphone

You’ve got your phone in your hand, and you want to share a video with gathered friends or family. There’s no wireless streaming option for the TV, no Chromecast, Fire TV—just an Xbox One. Is there a way to cast to an Xbox One console?

Thanks to Miracast, AirPlay, and third-party apps, mirroring your phone to an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S is simple. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Cast to Xbox One from Android

If you’re using Android, you can probably cast from your smartphone to Xbox One without installing any additional software. Thanks to the Miracast standard, Android devices can be mirrored to other hardware—TVs, set-top boxes, media streamers, and consoles.

However, not all Android phones can do this natively. Others have different names for the technology.

• Samsung labels it Smart View (Quick Launch > Smart View)
• LG refers to Wireless Display (Settings > Connected devices > Screen sharing)
• HTC uses HTC Connect (swipe up with three fingers)
• Sony calls it Mirroring (Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring)

If you’re not using phones from these manufacturers, check your device’s support website for details.

With your phone ready to cast, you’ll need some software installed on your Xbox One. Two options are available here:

• AirServer ($20): this is an expensive app but supports AirPlay, Miracast, and Google Cast. This means you can mirror iOS, macOS, Chromebook, Android, and even Windows 10.
• AirReceiver ($3): a cheaper option, with a free trial into the bargain. However, this app is limited to AirPlay and Google Cast.

Both offer a free trial to help you find out which is suitable for your needs. Choose the one that suits, install it, and you’re ready to cast your phone to Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.

Can You Airplay to Xbox? How to Screen Mirror to Xbox One Using iPhone

Using an iPhone? AirPlay is built in, enabling instant streaming or mirroring from your device to an Xbox on the same network. This means that you can stream with Airplay to an Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, you’ll still need one of the third-party apps listed above.

Activate mirroring on iOS by swiping up to open the Control Center and choosing Screen Mirroring. When your Xbox One is listed, tap this to begin mirroring through AirPlay to Xbox.

How to Cast to Xbox Using YouTube

Want to share that awesome new YouTube video with the room? Streaming directly to your Xbox One is the best way to do this, if you have the YouTube app installed. You’ll find it in the Microsoft Store.

This solution works for Android and iPhone devices, as well as iPads.

Along with the YouTube app for Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One, you’ll need to ensure two other things:

1. The Xbox One and your mobile device are both on the same network
2. You’re signed in to the same account on both devices

With that done, find the video, then tap the Cast button in the video window. This will display the Cast to menu, which will list suitable devices on your network. Tap the XboxOne option.

Note that “XboxOne” is the default name for your console—you might have changed this previously. You can now use your device to start streaming YouTube videos to your Xbox One.

Set Your Phone as a DLNA Server and Stream to an Xbox One

Another way to stream video, audio, or photos from your phone to Xbox One is with DLNA.

Limited to Android, this option turns your phone into a media server. With the Xbox One Media Player app, you can then browse the device, find the file you want to watch, and stream it across your network.

Start by confirming your phone supports DLNA. On Android:

1. Click Settings
2. Use the search feature and enter “dlna”
3. Tap Media server
4. Tap Share media

You can also set a specific server name if you wish.

Note that some Android devices may not support DLNA. Again, check the device’s support page for details.

To view media content on your phone from your Xbox One, install the Media Player app.

1. Browse to the Store app
2. Search for “media player”
3. Click Get
4. Wait as the app installs
5. Click Launch

You should see the phone listed using the name you set. Select this, then agree to the connection on your device. Moments later an interface will be displayed. Simply find the content you wish to view, click play, and stream it to Xbox One from your phone.

Android is a great platform for media streaming. Find out more in our guide to turning an old Android device into a media streamer.

Control Your Xbox One With Your Smartphone

As well as casting video to your Xbox One, you can even control the console using your smartphone.

Xbox

First, consider installing the official Xbox app for mobiles. Once signed in to using your Xbox account, you can use this to:

• Browse your library
• Chat with friends
• Buy new games
• Turn your console off and on
• …and more

These features make it a great option for interacting with your Xbox One on the go.

Download: Xbox app (Free) for Android | iPhone

xbStream

If you’re looking for a remote option to replace your Xbox One controller meanwhile, app developer xbStream has released a controller app for iPhone and Android. This can act as a replacement or additional controller—useful for multiplayer game sessions. Meanwhile, the app even streams the game to your phone as you play, although you can’t screen share with this Xbox app.

Download: xbStream (Free) for Android | iPhone

Share the Fun: Cast to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One From Your Smartphone

You may be surprised to learn that there are so many options for streaming media from your phone to an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. Let’s recap:

• Stream using Miracast on Android using AirServer on Xbox One
• Stream with AirPlay on iPhone, again with AirServer
• Cast YouTube videos from your phone to the Xbox One app
• Set up your phone as a DLNA server then browse and stream the contents to your Xbox One

And you can even interact with your Xbox from smartphone using the dedicated mobile app.

All in all, you now know how to cast to Xbox One or Series X|S consoles, and are ready to stream video content from your phone to your Xbox.

Looking for more options? You might need to stream from a different device instead.