Streaming Xbox to PC not connecting

Discus and support Streaming Xbox to PC not connecting in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; I'm trying to stream my Xbox to my PC and I'm getting "We couldn't connect to your console. Make sure the console is still on and connected to the same... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by ZKB1325, Sep 12, 2018.

  1. ZKB1325
    ZKB1325 Guest

    Streaming Xbox to PC not connecting


    I'm trying to stream my Xbox to my PC and I'm getting "We couldn't connect to your console. Make sure the console is still on and connected to the same network as this device." when I try to add a device. Both my PC and Xbox are on the same network with
    a wired connection. I've restarted my PC and Xbox, signed out and back in on both devices as well disconnected my account from my Xbox and re-added it, and reinstalled/reset the Xbox app for windows 10 PC. Testing Network connection on my Xbox says I'm connected
    to the internet.

    What other steps can I try to fix this problem?

    :)
     
    ZKB1325, Sep 12, 2018
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  2. PardoPanda
    PardoPanda Guest
    Xbox One streaming to a PC+Kinect

    Hello!

    I'm wondering if some of you have tried to use the Kinect adapter connected to a PC streaming.

    This means that the Xbox One is streaming to a Windows 10 PC, and the Kinect is connected to the PC instead of the Xbox One.

    Is this technically possible?

    Thanks for your help!

    Fazhen
     
    PardoPanda, Sep 12, 2018
    #2
  3. let24365
    let24365 Guest
    How Can I Hook My Xbox One Up To My Laptop And Play On My Laptoo

    You can stream games from the Xbox One to PC using the Xbox app on your PC. It can be a wired Ethernet connection or a wireless connection. Xbox app connects your PC with your Xbox One.
     
    let24365, Sep 12, 2018
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  4. Streaming Xbox to PC not connecting

    BaconisGood53, Sep 12, 2018
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  5. ZKB1325
    ZKB1325 Guest
    I pretty sure it finds my Xbox because it's in the list to add but at the same time it can't find it.


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    ZKB1325, Sep 12, 2018
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  6. on your Xbox one, go to Settings>Preferences > Xbox app connectivity,
    and then make sure " Allow connections from any device" is marked.

    If this doesnt work, try restarting both your xbox and pc and try connecting again.
     
    BaconisGood53, Sep 12, 2018
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  7. ZKB1325
    ZKB1325 Guest
    I've double checked to make sure "Allow connections from any device" is marked it still didn't work. I've also restarted both my Xbox and PC and while my PC needed to do a windows update this restart it still doesn't work.
     
    ZKB1325, Sep 12, 2018
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  8. Arminator
    Arminator Guest

    Streaming Xbox to PC not connecting

    Do you have any antivirus and/or security software installed that provides their own Firewall?

    If so, that third party firewall might prevent your console from connecting to your PC.

    As a personal advice, if you use third party antivirus and Firewall programs:

    Uninstall any third party antivirus and firewall programs.

    Windows 10 has an AntiVirus scanner already built in, and the Windows internal Firewall is also more than enough, as the Firewall "only" protects your PC from attacks inside your own network if you use a router to connect to the Internet.

    Your Router that you use already is a Firewall that protects your home network from any attacks coming from the Internet.

    Unless you put your PC into a
    DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
    , the PC can't be reached from the Internet anyways.
     
    Arminator, Sep 12, 2018
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  9. Edocsil 2020
    Edocsil 2020 Guest
    ARe both devices and apps fully up to date?
     
    Edocsil 2020, Sep 12, 2018
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  10. ZKB1325
    ZKB1325 Guest
    I do have an antivirus installed but I didn't have this problem 3 or so weeks ago. To make sure I uninstalled the antivirus program, restarted my PC and tried again but it still didn't work.
     
    ZKB1325, Sep 13, 2018
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  11. ZKB1325
    ZKB1325 Guest
    Yes my Xbox is up to date and I've reinstalled the app and made sure it to is up to date.
     
    ZKB1325, Nov 5, 2018
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  12. StuartATrueRed Win User

    game streaming from Xbox to laptop

    First off, Smartglass is no longer supported. You have the Xbox Console Companion, and the Xbox app on PC. To stream to your PC, you will first need to turn on game streaming in Devices & connections Remote features in the Settings. Once you have done
    that, start the Xbox console companion, then make sure you are on the same network as the Xbox, sign in with the same Xbox account that is on the console, and select the connection icon on the left of the app, and then select the console that is connected,
    and select stream. You should now be streaming your console to your PC.
  13. let24365 Win User

    How Can I Hook My Xbox One Up To My Laptop And Play On My Laptoo

    You can stream games from the Xbox One to PC using the Xbox app on your PC. It can be a wired Ethernet connection or a wireless connection. Xbox app connects your PC with your Xbox One.
  14. Hal_Sc Win User

    Start Xbox One without HDMI connected for streaming only (headless)

    I want to use the xbox for streaming to a PC only. So it will be in a cupboard, with power and network, but no TV connected. I will just use it for streaming, obviously I want to see what I am streaming on the PC.
  15. Viper7Gamer Win User

    Game streaming

    Are you using the Xbox Console Companion on your PC trying to stream from Xbox or the Xbox Game Streaming (Preview)?

    Try going to Device connections on your Xbox and make sure Xbox is able to connect.

    Also check Allow Play To streaming and Allow game streaming to other devices.

    System > Devices & streaming > Device connections
  16. G1 GlaciusPrime Win User

    Wireless Display app refuses to connect to PC

    No, it's not the game streaming that's not working. I've never had an issue streaming with the Xbox app on PC. It's the new Wireless Display app on Xbox One that I'm having the issue with. My PC just will not connect to it.
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