why is Xbox required for TV & Movie apps?

Discus and support why is Xbox required for TV & Movie apps? in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; Can anyone explain why so many apps require me to establish an Xbox account. I guess I can understand the attempt to force it for any games, but I've... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Tomacelli, Mar 20, 2022.

  1. Tomacelli
    Tomacelli Guest

    why is Xbox required for TV & Movie apps?


    Can anyone explain why so many apps require me to establish an Xbox account. I guess I can understand the attempt to force it for any games, but I've just deleted those games. But I'm clueless as to why it's required to have an Xbox account to download and use TV or Movie apps.

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    Tomacelli, Mar 20, 2022
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  2. andersonpassos Win User

    why is Xbox required for TV & Movie apps?

    Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

    good night

    the function of the account is to ensure that there is a user that microsoft knows who it is, it collects information about what they like to consume to manage demand and offers for certain types of customers, linking everything to a single account is easier. anyway, with just one account, you can use the store's apps.
  3. XBF Houmaidi O Win User

    Years ago you could log in online to watch movies you purchased. Now with movies anywhere that’s seems to be a solution but it’s also a problem. Why can’t I watch my purchases?

    Digital movies purchased form the Microsoft store are only streamed to your console, there is no download option so you require a connection to view them.

    On a Windows 10 PC you can use the Movies and TV app to download them for offline viewing.

    For more information, see Microsoft Store: Movies & TV and Movies Anywhere.
  4. WPAK Win User

    TV & Movies on XBOX360

    Hi,

    there are several apps available that offer the possibility to view movies and or tv series.

    Be aware that most apps require Xbox Live Gold to use them and/or even seperate subscriptions.

    For example Netflix offers movies and tv series, but does require a seperate Netflix subscription and gold subscription.

    See this link for example the English/UK options:
    www.xbox.com/.../entertainment
  5. 3rdnfnlbst Win User

    Movies won’t play on Xbox Series X

    As far as checking the cables goes, my Xbox works as it’s supposed to with every game and app except for the Movies and TV App. Not sure what checking the cables would do?

    The required HDMI: not sure what you mean. Again, everything is working fine. The hdmi cable is hooked up directly to the TV with nothing in between and I am able to stream other apps like Netflix, Disney plus, HBO Max etc. with no issues.

    My system was setup for automatic updates but I wasn’t sure after the CS rep on the phone had me rest my console. There was an update available and I did it and still nothing. I also deleted the Movies and TV app and reinstalled. Nothing.

    Also, to add insult to injury, I tried playing another movie through the Movies and TV app that I own and is linked through Movies Anywhere. Nothing will play in that app.

    I downloaded the actual Movies Anywhere app and all my movies play no problem. It’s not the Xbox, or my TV, or the cables. It the Movies & TV app. It needs to be fixed.

    Unfortunately the movie I purchased is from Lionsgate and is not available on Movies Anywhere. So again, Microsoft SHOULD issue me a refund for the movie as there is literally no other way to play it.
  6. XBF Crystal P Win User

    Re Australian tv channel catch up apps

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