Remote play always asking to select enable on console

iW3IS3R · May 3, 2023

i have set up my console numerous of times but evertime i go to remote play wether it be on my iphone, tablet, surface pro, gaming desktop, It always has the Next select enable on the console's screen. I go do that and i am able to play just fine but why am i having to do this every single time. i could be away and not have access to do this. I will note i can remote turn on my xbox from any device but remote play is a no go, unless i enable everytime.

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iW3IS3R

Your answer did not at all answer my question. I know what remote play is and I have Xbox cloud as well. Xbox cloud doesn’t offer every game right now. I have set this up numerous of times. The problem is when I leave remote play after selecting enable remote play basically it’s making me enable it each time. This did not use to happen on the Xbox one so I was just confused.

iW3IS3R

Next time please read the description, it even notates this has been set up. Set up is not the issue I can play with remote I just have to hit enable everytime. So that doesn’t help if I’m not near the Xbox.

Jonny306

Hello there!

My name is Jonny and I will be assisting you today!

First, thank you so much for contacting us regarding your inquiry/ concern.

Remote play is essentially a second screen to your console that allows you to play away from the big TVs and big setups. It's a mobile option that allows us to enjoy gaming away from the bulky setups most home consoles carry.

However, do keep in mind that it is remote play. It is not cloud gaming so it must be set up to use.

Please make sure your Xbox power settings are set to instant on mode and everything is set up accordingly and enjoy.

If you'd prefer gaming away from the hassle of setting this up, please look into Xcloud gaming

Rostom L

Hi Jessica! I'm Rostom, an Independent Advisor. I will be glad to help you here.

If there's an option to skip that, skip it first. Let's try the other method below.

Let's enable your remote play features.
Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
Go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Remote features.
Select the Enable remote features checkbox.
Under Power options, select Sleep.

Note: If your console power mode isn't set to Sleep, remote play won't work.

Once done, on your phone open the Xbox mobile app.
Select the My Library icon and select Consoles.
***Swipe down your screen twice or thrice to refresh the list.
Select the console you want to connect to and then press Remote play on this device.

Rostom L

Hi Bull!

Are you still on the initial setup? You may skip that instead.

Once you setup your console from the initial setup, let's try the steps below to connect it.

First, let's enable your remote play features.

Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
Go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Remote features.
Select the Enable remote features checkbox.
Under Power options, select Sleep.
Note: If your console power mode isn’t set to Sleep, remote play won’t work.

Once done, on your mobile device:
Open the Xbox mobile app.
Select the My Library icon and select Consoles.
***Swipe down your screen 2 to 3 times to refresh the list.
Select the console you want to connect to and then press Remote play on this device.

Remote play always asking to select enable on console