How do I access files from my Mac desktop in the Media Player app?

I can only access from PC or iPod. Sorry about that

A Media Server needs to be installed and configured on the Mac. I use Plex Media Server. Do a google search for Plex Media.

What type of media files are you trying to play?

Als be aware, that the UWP app version (i.e. the version that runs on Xbox One and Windows 10 from the App store, not the Win32/Mac version you can download from the VLC website) of the VLC Media Player does not support all media formats that
the Mac/Win32 app supports.

Even with the media app installed how can i copy movie files from Mac to the external hdd on the Xbox ?

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Error code 0xc00d11cd (0x8000000e) in the Xbox Series S Media Player app usually indicates a problem with authorization or access to media files.
Make sure you're signed in to your Xbox Series S account before opening the Media Player app. If you are not logged in, it may not allow you to access your media files.

Make sure your Xbox account privacy settings allow access to media files. You can do this by going to the privacy settings in the console and making sure that the option to allow other users to see your media is enabled.

Make sure the media files you want to play are compatible with the Xbox Media Player app. The Xbox Series S supports a variety of file formats, but some specific formats may not be supported. See the Xbox documentation for more information on supported file formats.

Also make sure the media files are located in the correct directory on your external hard drive. Media files must be placed in a folder called "Media Player" at the root of the external hard drive for the Media Player application to recognize them correctly.

Try a different storage device If you're still having problems, try connecting another storage device, such as a USB flash drive, to your Xbox Series S and check if the Media Player app can access the files on that device. This will help determine if the problem is related to the external hard drive or the console settings.

Update the Media Player app Make sure the Media Player app is updated to the latest available version. You can do this by going to the Xbox App Store and checking for updates for the app.

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