Microsoft today announced that Xbox One SmartGlass app for Windows PCs will be discontinued from June. Once the app is discontinued, Xbox users won’t be able to download the app from Windows Store and there will be no further updates for those who already downloaded the app to their devices.
What does Xbox One SmartGlass do?
Xbox SmartGlass is an Xbox One controller app that turns your phone or tablet into a remote control for your Xbox One (or Xbox 360, too). This is a great way to interact with your Xbox One if you already have your phone handy while watching a movie or TV show on your console.
Is Xbox One SmartGlass free?
XW: How do you get Xbox One SmartGlass? RP: The free Xbox One SmartGlass app is separate from the Xbox 360 app. The Xbox One SmartGlass app will be available for download this holiday on Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, iOS and Android devices.
How do you use Xbox SmartGlass 2022?
Just use the same wireless network on your Xbox One SmartGlass-enabled device as your Xbox One and open the app to automatically connect to your console. Once synced, you can use Xbox One SmartGlass to fly through your console set-up by using gestures to navigate and your device’s keyboard to log in to Xbox Live.
What is SmartGlass technology?
Smart glass, or switchable glass, is glass that uses advanced technologies to block light and insulate. The glass’s light transmission properties can be affected by light, heat or electricity. Mostly, this means the glass changes from translucent to transparent, blocking some, all or certain wavelengths of light.
How do I get Xbox SmartGlass on my iPhone?
Using Xbox SmartGlass with iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
On your console, go to Settings >> System >> Console Settings >> Connected Devices and make sure Xbox SmartGlass Apps are set to On.
What is smart delivery on Xbox?
With Smart Delivery, a new technology introduced with Xbox Series X|S, you get the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game in one purchase, and the best version of the game will automatically be delivered to your console, regardless of generation – no extra steps required from you.
