Can my XB1 access internet using my imac?

POSEvibeCREW13 · Jan 28, 2017

I was wondering if it is possible use my Apple iMac computer as the access point for the internet for my Xbox One? And if so would I have to set up a more specific type of network? And would this network be set up or adjusted from my Apple iMac or from my
AirPort Extreme router?

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M36 · Jan 28, 2017

Xbox One Help

Thanks Gringo what your telling me makes more sense than how "Mary Anne" was putting it in her lousy English. The other issue is my being able to block some of the internet access and prevent him from getting online and doing things. I have internet scheduled to be hooked up Sunday and if I can limit his access to the internet I may let him keep it. She was telling me that I could sign him up for a child account but Im not sure if he would be able to play Titanfall. If I continue to use my sign in maybe I can limit the access that way. It seems to me there was an option in the beginning to limit internet access. Ill have to check that.

V0NST3V3 · Jan 28, 2017

Connecting XB1 to shared laptop wifi

Hi all,

Im using a program called My Wifi Hotspot to share the internet from my laptop, but my XB1 does not seem to see the wireless connection. I am able to connect to the wifi hotspot through my iPhone but it shows a device rather than a network. Can anyone suggest
how I can connect my XB1 to the shared wifi, is there a reason that it is not seeing the connection?

Internet Expert · Jan 28, 2017

Through the "Internet sharing" feature in OSX/macOS, you should be able to configure your iMac as an access point like a router. Same goes
for any other Mac.

However, you mention you already have an AirPort Extreme router. Why not connect your Xbox to that instead?

taidara · Oct 31, 2018

If you setup your console's connection to be routed through your iMac, then this device will become the gateway for your console.

As per previous poster said; why do you have to connect your console through your iMac, when there's an alternate route to take? Distance?

Internet Expert

Through the "Internet sharing" feature in OSX/macOS, you should be able to configure your iMac as an access point like a router. Same goes
for any other Mac.

However, you mention you already have an AirPort Extreme router. Why not connect your Xbox to that instead?

taidara

If you setup your console's connection to be routed through your iMac, then this device will become the gateway for your console.

As per previous poster said; why do you have to connect your console through your iMac, when there's an alternate route to take? Distance?

ash2k83

if thats how he treats his electrical equipment he doesnt deserve an imac or an XB1,lol.

Adam Sheetz

Hi BrianHT, my name is Adam.

To connect your Xbox Series S to your iMac, you can use an Elgato HD60 S+ device to connect the game console to your Mac computer and play games on the Mac screen.

Alternatively, you can use a mini-display-to-HDMI adapter to connect your Xbox Series S to your iMac. You can pick up these adapters from Amazon for a reasonable price. Here are the steps to connect your Xbox to your iMac using an HDMI cable:

1. Connect the mini-display-to-HDMI adapter to the back of your iMac.
2. Connect the HDMI cable from your Xbox to the adapter’s HDMI slot.

Once you have connected your Xbox to your iMac, you can use your iMac as an external monitor for your Xbox.

I hope this helps.
Adam.

Shaggy2000

As someone else has said your GPU is barely even meeting the minimum requirements for the game to run.

This is purely my opinion but iMacs aren't great for gaming on, you can get a better performing PC for gaming cheaper than using an iMac, iMacs are great at work and creativity, but only so-so for gaming.

Can my XB1 access internet using my imac?