Play To - Unexpected Device Error

Discus and support Play To - Unexpected Device Error in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; My Play To has stopped me from streaming. Every file I try to stream says "Unexpected Device Error". I've restarted both laptop and Xbox, I've... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Midnight Pulses, Jul 31, 2014.

  1. Play To - Unexpected Device Error


    My Play To has stopped me from streaming.

    Every file I try to stream says "Unexpected Device Error". I've restarted both laptop and Xbox, I've uninstalled Xbox Video.

    No luck.

    :)
     
    Midnight Pulses, Jul 31, 2014
    #1
  2. bncrkr89
    bncrkr89 Guest
    Xbox One - Play To from Windows 8.1 - Broken with new Router

    I also have the Asus RT-AC68U and cannot get anything to play to my Xbox. It tries to connect, but WMP gives me an "unexpected device error." What do I do to fix this?
     
    bncrkr89, Jul 31, 2014
    #2
  3. Stream All Audio from Windows 8.1 to Xbox One?

    I went into Devices and Printers and it found and added the Xbox device. But using the Play To option when right clicking on an mp3 file brings up a playback window that just says contacting device followed by 'unexpected device error'

    NOW REMEMBER, I can stream to the Xbox no problem from my Android device. So this is NOT a network/router or Xbox issue.
     
    Consultant1027, Jul 31, 2014
    #3
  4. Play To - Unexpected Device Error

    Hey, ATalkingPlayToy! Sorry you're running into this. What I would like you to do for me is have it do that error again, then immediately launch up your Event Viewer (here's
    how to in Windows 7
    , in Windows 8 you just do a Search for "View event logs").

    On the left side, I want you to click the arrow next to Windows Logs to drop it down, the select Application. It may take a few to load, but it should have an Error level near the top there. One of the columns
    next to it should be Event ID. Please post back what the
    Event ID
    is for me. We'll take it from there.
     
    Misses Quinzel, Aug 1, 2014
    #4
  5. II Soopa II
    II Soopa II Guest
    I have the same issue. Play To worked yesterday, now I just get "Unexpected Device Error"

    Event ID 1000. Task Category (100)

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
    II Soopa II, Aug 3, 2014
    #5
  6. Hey, II Soopa II! That's a pretty generic error code. Do you happen to get any other errors or any warnings with a different Event ID?
     
    Misses Quinzel, Aug 5, 2014
    #6
  7. JohnArmitage
    JohnArmitage Guest
    same issue but my ID is 1002
     
    JohnArmitage, Aug 6, 2014
    #7
  8. nitraMBr
    nitraMBr Guest

    Play To - Unexpected Device Error

    I have the same issues, also provided feedback on the xbox preview program, it seems to have started for me after the latest preview update. I do not get a entry in the event viewer however, it just said error on the device (xbox one). There is already limited
    DLNA support on the xbox one, not being able to stream to it is seriously hampering my use of it.
     
    nitraMBr, Aug 6, 2014
    #8
  9. That's interesting, guys. Is everyone getting this error using the preview update?
     
    Misses Quinzel, Aug 9, 2014
    #9
  10. CafeNoaR
    CafeNoaR Guest
    Recently tried it out today and yes, the error remains. I checked and my Windows Media Player is updated, and so is my xbox (latest versions). The play to function works fine with AVI on my side. Its just these mkv....
     
    CafeNoaR, Aug 28, 2014
    #10
  11. Wulfers39
    Wulfers39 Guest
    I just had this problem, with Play To all of a sudden getting an error today, and couldn't find a resolution anywhere on the internet.

    I was about to give up and wait it out when I remembered to try a hard reset. And then it started working. The hard reset tends to fix most problems the Xbox One is having.
     
    Wulfers39, Dec 11, 2014
    #11
  12. Hey there Wulfers39!

    Glad to hear that a hard reset was able to sort the issue! If you are continuing to experience issues, please create a new thread. This way you can receive support specifically tailored to you. Be sure to include the details of the issue as well as
    any troubleshooting steps that you have tried. Thanks in advance!
     
    Mister Quimby, Nov 1, 2018
    #12
  13. Wulfers39 Win User

    Play To - Unexpected Device Error

    I just had this problem, with Play To all of a sudden getting an error today, and couldn't find a resolution anywhere on the internet.

    I was about to give up and wait it out when I remembered to try a hard reset. And then it started working. The hard reset tends to fix most problems the Xbox One is having.
  14. CafeNoaR Win User

    Play To - Unexpected Device Error

    Recently tried it out today and yes, the error remains. I checked and my Windows Media Player is updated, and so is my xbox (latest versions). The play to function works fine with AVI on my side. Its just these mkv....
  15. Misses Quinzel Win User

    Play To - Unexpected Device Error

    Hey, II Soopa II! That's a pretty generic error code. Do you happen to get any other errors or any warnings with a different Event ID?
  16. JohnArmitage Win User

    Play To - Unexpected Device Error

    same issue but my ID is 1002
  17. Misses Quinzel Win User

    Play To - Unexpected Device Error

    Hey, ATalkingPlayToy! Sorry you're running into this. What I would like you to do for me is have it do that error again, then immediately launch up your Event Viewer (here's
    how to in Windows 7
    , in Windows 8 you just do a Search for "View event logs").

    On the left side, I want you to click the arrow next to Windows Logs to drop it down, the select Application. It may take a few to load, but it should have an Error level near the top there. One of the columns
    next to it should be Event ID. Please post back what the
    Event ID
    is for me. We'll take it from there.
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