Why can't we use Xbox Store while streaming on Android?

I have a Vodafone Smart 6 but the apps dont show up in the Google Play store.

Hi,

As far as I can tell, the Vodaphone Smart 6 is a budget Smartphone from around 2015. The system specs shows that it runs Android Version 5 (Lollipop) . The minimum version for Xbox Streaming is version 6 (Marshmallow).

Unfortunately it maybe the case that your old phone can't be updated to Android 6, which would explain why these apps do not show on your Play Store. Side-loading won't be an option either. You need a more up-to-date handset.

Maybe I was misunderstood.

I mean, I want to launch game on Xbox in my local network and cast it to TV Box. Like it work with Steam Link, and Remote play on Sony.

Also, there are 2 apps for android:

Xbox Game Streaming (Preview) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.xcloud)

Xbox beta (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass.beta)

They allow to stream game from console to android tablet or phone, but they are not compatible with Android TV, that is little confusing. Maybe there is any way to make it work?

Btw, Wifi - 5Ghz, signal quality is ok

I also tested steam link on my android box - it works fine. So, I think this box has enough computing power to accept video stream and show it on TV

When you say streaming can you clarify a bit so we can better help troubleshoot?

Are you talking about streaming to Mixer or Twitch?

Local streaming to the Windows 10 Console Companion App?

Streaming from the beta xCloud service on Android or iOS?

Streaming the beta remote Console Streaming on Android or iOS?

Or a different method?

Which ever it is will wildly change our ability to help, and where the best place to post might be. Let us know!

You can't use mouse and keyboard while streaming. When streaming you are using the xbox console that is just showing in your pc screen.

Hi IEnjoiPonys,

Greetings! Thank you for posting in Xbox Forums. We are happy to help.

We understand that you are trying to cast music from Android to Xbox Console. Let us check on this together and sort this out in timely manner.

Based on support articles - Groove Music on iOS and Android: FAQ, Groove Music iOS and Android apps were retired last 2018 and streaming music to Xbox Console will be made available for the devices with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compliant playback capabilities.

We listed few ways for you to cast music to Xbox Console (try if applicable):

• Getting in touch with your device's manufacturer to see if they have any features for casting music, such as setting up your phone as a DLNA server or using a built-in app for cast to device.
  
• Install third party app that allow you to cast to device- Playing background music on Xbox | Xbox Support.
  
• Store your music files on Flash Drive then use Windows PC to cast the music to Xbox Console - Stream music and video content to your Xbox console using PlayTo.
  

Though things listed above are suggestions only. We'd like to know the details about the concern you have raised, please see few questions below:

1. Would you mind posting a screenshot of the error you were getting on Xbox Console and/or Android? Please conceal any personal information.
   
2. May we ask what is the make and model of your Android?
   
3. Is the application used, as well as the console and Android phone, up to date?
   

We look forward to your response. Kindly let us know, if there is any misunderstanding or clarifications of our description by sending us a reply.

Sincerely,



Xbox Forum Moderator

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