AnswersDriveSetting up TV for the first time
- Confirm that your set-top box is connected by HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your console.
- If, after a few seconds, you don't get live TV on your Xbox screen, see You see a black screen or experience poor video quality when watching TV with Xbox One.
- Once live TV appears, select Next.
Can you snap a game on Xbox one?
Microsoft's Xbox One snap mode is being removed with the new dashboard. Microsoft is planning to kill off one of the more unique features of its Xbox One dashboard: snap mode. The software giant originally introduced snap mode as a method to watch TV or run an app side-by-side with a game.
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What is the HDMI port on the Xbox one for?
The point of HDMI-in is to allow you to hook up a cable box, with output then running from the Xbox One to your television. Since the HDMI-in port is a standard option, it can accept video input from a PS4 and also accept a video stream from a PC.
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What does IR mean on the Xbox one?
Xbox One uses the Kinect to control your home theater equipment through infrared (IR) signals, the same technology used in remote controls. If you're having trouble controlling your home theater from Xbox One, and all other troubleshooting has failed, you can use an IR extension cable to control your home theater.
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What apps are available on Xbox one?
Want the top streaming video and games apps? Get these!
- The best apps on Xbox One. Sure, technically you can use your Xbox One without connecting it to the internet, but if you did you'd be missing out on tons of great apps.
- Netflix.
- Hulu Plus (US only)
- NFL on Xbox One.
- WWE Network.
- YouTube.
- HBO Go (US only)
- FXNOW (US only)
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Why is my Xbox one not connecting to my TV?
Check that the HDMI cable connection to your TV is secure. Check that the HDMI cable is connected to the "out to TV" port on the console. Perform a cold boot on your Xbox One console by holding the power button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.
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How do you connect an Xbox One controller?
Connect the controller using the console's connect button
- Turn on your Xbox One.
- Insert AA batteries (or rechargeable batteries from the Xbox One Play & Charge Kit) into the controller.
- Turn on your controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button.
- Press and release the connect button on the Xbox.
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Can I watch Xfinity on my Xbox one?
Comcast never launched an Xfinity app for the Xbox One, but other cable TV providers do have apps for Microsoft's console, including Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS TV, and AT&T's U-Verse. In addition, several cable TV networks have their own Xbox One and Xbox 360 apps, including HBO, Showtime, Epix and many more.
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Can I watch live TV on my computer with Xfinity?
XFINITY Stream. All your TV, all in one place with the XFINITY Stream App. Stream live TV and XFINITY On Demand on any device at home or on the go. If you're an X1 customer, you can also stream or download your cloud DVR shows to your device and watch anywhere.
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Is Xfinity Live streaming free?
Comcast is launching a new app called Xfinity Stream which will be available to all Xfinity subscribers for free on February 28th. The app is an overhaul of the Xfinity TV app and will be replacing it as the tool for subscribers to access live channels, DVR content, and on-demand titles on the go.
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How do I watch live TV on my computer with Xfinity?
To stream:
- Step 1: Open the XFINITY TV app.
- Step 2: Select 'Recordings' from the menu.
- Step 3: Select the program you would like to stream.
- Step 4: Select 'Watch' to stream the recording to your device. (Note: Your device must be connected to the Internet to stream saved programming).
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Can you watch Xfinity Live Online?
You can also watch any rentals or purchases you have made, and XFINITY X1 customers can watch in-progress and completed DVR recordings. When outside the home, you can watch more than 200 live TV channels, 40,000 On Demand choices and your completed X1 DVR recordings over the Internet anywhere in the country.
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Can I remotely record on Xfinity?
Comcast, which disagreed with the ITC's ruling, has removed the remote recording feature as it prepares to appeal. Though Comcast customers currently can't set recordings remotely on the Stream app, they can still set recordings via the set-top box.
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How does a sling box work?
A Slingbox is a physical device that you attach to your cablebox/DVR and it allows you to control and view your TV/cablebox/DVR content from afar using a broadband Internet connection and the SlingPlayer app on your mobile phone, iPad, or through Slingbox software on your laptop.
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Is Slingbox free?
You usually have to shell out another $15 or more just to get the Slingplayer streaming app for your phone or tablet. Sling is starting to see the light, however. It's shipping a $200 Slingbox M2 bundle that lets you download the Slingplayer Android and iOS apps for free, not just the desktop versions.
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Can you watch live TV on Sling?
Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch a collection of live and on-demand TV channels on their TVs, computers, tablets or phones. This is live TV, just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it's streamed over the internet.
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Can you get local channels with sling?
All but one of the top 30 markets gets an ABC station from DirecTV Now, for example. Sling TV (35 local channels): To get any local channels on Sling you need to subscribe to the Blue package (for NBC and Fox), subscribe to Orange and add Broadcast Extra (ABC), or pay for both ($40 per month for all three networks).
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Do you need an Internet connection for sling TV?
Sling TV doesn't require one of those clunky cable boxes sitting on top of your TV, because it streams everything from the Internet. You can use just about any device connected to the Internet to get service, including iOS and Android devices, your Xbox One, your Roku box, Chromecast and Windows devices.
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Can you play your own music on Xbox one?
First, download an app that supports background audio. Search for Groove Music (only on the Xbox One Preview) or the podcasting app 'Cast' in the store. More background audio apps are on the way, including Pandora, and more. When the audio is playing, you can then begin multi-tasking, moving into games and other apps.
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How do you add music to your Xbox one?
Add to your playlists. To add music to your playlists, sign in to your Xbox One console with your Microsoft account. To add a specific song to your playlist: Search for and choose the song you want to add, and then select Add song with the A button on your controller.
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How do you play music in the background on Xbox one?
Playing background music on Xbox One. Audio from certain music apps will keep playing while you use other apps and games. Launch a music app that supports background music, such as Groove or Pandora. Once music is playing, launch the game you want to play or app you want to use.
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How do you play music on your Xbox while playing a game?
Play music from a portable media player
- Connect your media player's sync cable to a USB port on the Xbox 360 console.
- Press the Guide button on your controller.
- Move to Media, and then select Music Player.
- Select Portable Device.
- Select the music you want to play.