Windows 10 Xbox App not turning on / finding my Xbox One X

GrahamDavis1 · Aug 21, 2018

Even though Instant On is enabled on the Xbox One X and that the console is on the same network as my Alienware Windows 10 Laptop, the Xbox App is unable to turn on my Xbox One X. If I go to where the Xbox One X is and turn it on that way as normal, it will
stream to the laptop.

The Xbox app is up to date.

Can anyone help.

:)

zachreyes · Aug 21, 2018

'Turn On' Xbox One from Windows 10 Not Working But SmartGlass Does

I am unable to turn on my Xbox One from the Windows 10 Xbox app, receiving the following error message "We are unable to turn on your console. Make sure this device is on the same network as your console and your console is set to instant-on".
However, if the Xbox One is already on, I can connect and utilize game streaming from Windows 10. On the same network, I can successfully turn on the Xbox One from the SmartGlass app on my iPhone and then connect to the Xbox One for game streaming from Windows
10. Any ideas for how to get the Xbox One to turn on directly from Windows 10 without having to use the SmartGlass app? Thanks!

zachreyes · Aug 21, 2018

'Turn On' Xbox One Not Working But SmartGlass Does

I am unable to turn on my Xbox One from the Windows 10 Xbox app, receiving the following error message "We are unable to turn on your console. Make sure this device is on the same network as your console and your console is set to instant-on".
However, if the Xbox One is already on, I can connect and utilize game streaming from Windows 10. On the same network, I can successfully turn on the Xbox One from the SmartGlass app on my iPhone and then connect to the Xbox One for game streaming from Windows
10. Any ideas for how to get the Xbox One to turn on directly from Windows 10 without having to use the SmartGlass app?

Proscaline · Aug 22, 2018

I would reinstall the Xbox app on your computer and see if that helps this issue. If not, it could just be an issue with the app itself that needs to be updated. Run this command on Powershell as admin:

Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where-object {$_.packagename –like "xboxapp"} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –online

Then reinstall the app from the Store.

Proscaline

I would reinstall the Xbox app on your computer and see if that helps this issue. If not, it could just be an issue with the app itself that needs to be updated. Run this command on Powershell as admin:

Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where-object {$_.packagename –like "xboxapp"} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –online

Then reinstall the app from the Store.

WickedD365

In the Windows 10 Xbox app there is an option in settings under Typing on My Xbox One where you should be able to turn it off.

StuartATrueRed

Hi, there is an option similar to the home xbox on windows 10, but it's not from the Xbox app, it's in the Microsoft store app. To set it, launch the Microsoft store app, then goto settings - then find offline permissions and turn it on.

Onyx Is Here

Hello amramlinebarger, sorry to hear you're having trouble.

The Xbox Console Companion app is mainly for Windows 10 and allows you to stream your Xbox One to One X consoles on Windows 10. This app does not work with the Series X/S consoles though and the Xbox app is recommended for streaming to your PC if you're running Windows 11.

If you are running Windows 11 the only way we'd ask you to try installing the app is if you were having trouble with your Xbox games just to see if that would help.

StuartATrueRed

Yes you can play Minecraft on Windows 10 even if your Xbox Series X, Xbox One or Xbox 360 is turned on, and logged in your account.

Windows 10 Xbox App not turning on / finding my Xbox One X