How can I get local play to work on xbox one

first you would have to tell us what game

Once I changed my local PBS provider to a different one it started working. So I just can't get my "most local one". But I can get another one near by.

Hello AnthonyEhiri

Turn on your Xbox One.

Insert either AA batteries or rechargeable batteries from the Xbox One Play & Charge Kit into the controller. See Using AA batteries in your Xbox One Wireless Controller.

Note The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller have built-in batteries and include a USB-C cable for charging.

Turn on your controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button . The Xbox button  will flash. When the button stays lit, the controller is connected.

Note If the controller doesn't turn on, check the batteries. If you're using rechargeable batteries, make sure they're charged.

Press and release the bind button on the Xbox.





Image shows an Xbox One X with an inset of the bind button on the front of the console.

On Xbox One X and Xbox One S, the bind button is on the front right, below the power button.

Image shows an Xbox One S with an inset of the bind button on the front of the console.

Image shows an original Xbox One with an inset of the bind button on the side of the console.

On the original Xbox One, the bind button is a circular button on the side, around the corner from the disc tray.

Within 20 seconds, press and hold the controller’s bind button (a circular button on top of the controller as you hold it in your hands) until the controller's Xbox button  flashes a few times. That means it's searching for a console. The Xbox button 
stays lit once it's connected.

Repeat this for every additional controller you may have. You can connect up to eight wireless controllers to a console.

Note Controllers are assigned to users based on who’s holding the controller. To learn how to assign a controller to your profile, see How to assign an account to an Xbox One Wireless Controller.

There’s a button at the top of the controller near where the charging port is, if your controller is on and you hold that button down the xbox button will start flashing faster. On your console on the left side right above the usb port there is a small button,
if you hold that down for a few seconds the xbox power button will start flashing. If you press those buttons at the same time your controller should sync to your xbox, then you just log in as guest or on another account if you have one and should be able
to play with your friend.

hope that helps, good luck.

Go to setup race. Pick private set the race for 2 and then invite your friend.