connecting xbox one to a smart tv

moloko143 · Jan 15, 2015

how do I connect my xbox one to my smart tv with built in tuner so I can use the tv app on my console

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malibert1 · Jan 15, 2015

XBOX One and Samsung Smart TV

Just got a Samsung Smart TV. Streaming quality on Netflix or HBO Go through the XBox One is terrible. The Smart TV thinks it is connected wirelessly because there is no direct network cable connection to the tv, just an HDMI connection from the XBox One.
It won't let me select a wired option.

How are others connecting the XBox One to a Samsung Smart TV to get usable streaming features.

XBox Support - please do not tell me this is simply a Samsung issue and to contact them, the One was designed to be a central entertainment hub and needs to communicate with televisions to perform this role.

Thanks

Triacs978 · Jan 15, 2015

Smart TV question with Xbox One

We need a new TV, and I was thinking of buying a Samsung smart TV. However, I am also thinking about buying an XBOX One. Should I bother getting a smart tv, or would the smart tv features be a waste because the XBOX one would have all those features (like
streaming, web browsing, etc). In summary, if you have an XBOX one, is there any reason to buy a smart tv? Or should I buy a non-smart TV? (Although the smart tvs are not much more expensive than the non smart tvs. )

TheMapleKid · Jan 15, 2015

You want to use the TV app on your TV through the console, or the TV app on your Xbox onto your TV?

A standard HDMI will get the Xbox on your TV but you will need another HDMI cable from your cable box to the XBox like a pass through.

StudBllJckHammr · Jan 15, 2015

I believe you need some sort of cable, satellite box, or the tuner box in the EU with an HD out to insert into your X1, then out to your TV... Pretty sure u can't use the TV features without any of these. I may be wrong but am relatively sure...good luck...

EnenDaveyBoy · Jan 15, 2015

You need one of these:

www.xbox.com/.../digital-tv-tuner

However they the company thats made them has gone into administration so they are very very hard to find at the moment.

Galactic Geek · Jan 16, 2015

I have had a smart TV ever since I've had my One without any sort of cable box, digital tuner, etc. and have been unable to do what the OP is trying to do. At best I can get it to register the channels for the One Guide, but I can't actually use the TV function
of my XB1.

Galactic Geek · Jan 16, 2015

Also, I'm still miffed that the U.S. hasn't yet gotten a similar device to the one Davey linked to...

StudBllJckHammr · Jan 16, 2015

GG.,....you may need a new box.. Or ariel hub...sounds like ur getting killed...

EnenDaveyBoy · Oct 31, 2018

Does the US have a TV service the same as FreeView? the adapter is only available because we have FreeView, and mainly due to the fact everyone in the UK has to have a TV licence.

With the adapter above you don't need an additional box, but you should be able to achieve the same by adding a box in the same way you add a cable box.

Wolverine

The wired or wireless connection is handled through your router, not the Samsung Smart TV. Samsung Smart TV has nothing to do with Xbox One. Connect the Xbox One directly to your wireless or wired router, not your Samsung Smart TV.

RichieB_

Hi Muhammad Bin Usman,

Greetings!

Thank you for publishing in Microsoft Community.

We understand that you need help connecting your Xbox One controller to your Samsung Smart TV. We truly understand how frustrating this can be, especially if you want to play your game through the smart TV.

Before we proceed with troubleshooting steps, I'd like to ask a few questions to better understand the problem you're facing.

- Are connecting your controller via wired or wireless?
- Are you able to connect this controller before to your Samsung smart TV?
- Try to test it with different controller if you have.

Check your Samsung Smart TV's settings.

1. Make sure your Samsung Smart TV is turned on and connected to the internet.

2. Press the Home button on your Samsung Smart TV remote.

3. Navigate to Settings > General > External Device Manager > Device Connection Manager.

4. Make sure that the "Allow connections from any device" option is turned on.

5. Press the Xbox button on your controller to turn it on.

6. Press and hold the sync button on your controller until the Xbox button starts flashing rapidly.

7. On your Samsung Smart TV, select "Add Bluetooth Device" from the Device Connection Manager menu.

8. Your Samsung Smart TV should now search for available Bluetooth devices. Once your Xbox One controller appears on the list, select it to connect.

For more information, you may check this link: Connect a controller to your smart TV | Xbox Support

Thank you,

Microsoft Community Moderator

EnenDaveyBoy

Does the US have a TV service the same as FreeView? the adapter is only available because we have FreeView, and mainly due to the fact everyone in the UK has to have a TV licence.

With the adapter above you don't need an additional box, but you should be able to achieve the same by adding a box in the same way you add a cable box.

StudBllJckHammr

I believe you need some sort of cable, satellite box, or the tuner box in the EU with an HD out to insert into your X1, then out to your TV... Pretty sure u can't use the TV features without any of these. I may be wrong but am relatively sure...good luck...

TheMapleKid

You want to use the TV app on your TV through the console, or the TV app on your Xbox onto your TV?

A standard HDMI will get the Xbox on your TV but you will need another HDMI cable from your cable box to the XBox like a pass through.

connecting xbox one to a smart tv