Has anybody been able to stream to Xbox yet?

[nkraft8]

Hey there,

Has anyone been able to stream any content from Surface to Xbox yet? I'm referring to locally stored content. It was to my understanding that Smartglass would allow content to be streamed to Xbox. I've tried both an mp4 video and an mp3 and have had no success so far. Let me know if anyone has had better luck! Thanks!

 

[cherone21]

No I am having the same problem with music and rented movies. Need a hand book.

 

[power5]

Surface will not play mp4.

 

[cherone21]

Can you share Xbox videos? I rented the Avengers and I was not able to play it through Xbox. The play here and play on Xbox buttons are grayed out.

 

[Getintothegame]

I've been able to do it with my desktop. I'd be surprised and a little saddened if this isn't the case with the Surface. I'll try in a bit.

 

[nkraft8]

Surface will not play mp4.

I've actually been able to play an .mp4 movie just fine on the Surface. But when I try to stream it to the Xbox it won't allow. I'm starting to wonder if Smartglass is only intended for media purchased through Microsoft .

 

[cherone21]

I've actually been able to play an .mp4 movie just fine on the Surface. But when I try to stream it to the Xbox it won't allow. I'm starting to wonder if Smartglass is only intended for media purchased through Microsoft .

I cannot get it to work using xbox video so that may not be the case. I think we may be doing something wrong.

 

[Getintothegame]

I've actually been able to play an .mp4 movie just fine on the Surface. But when I try to stream it to the Xbox it won't allow. I'm starting to wonder if Smartglass is only intended for media purchased through Microsoft .

That's not the case on the non-RT versions of Windows 8. I've played different formats through it before and streamed to Xbox just fine.

 

[cherone21]

That's not the case on the non-RT versions of Windows 8. I've played different formats through it before and streamed to Xbox just fine.

If the RT version is ultimately not able to stream to xbox that would be some false advertising. I will take this back despite the fact that is it my favorite electronic device and I have only been using it for three hours.

 

[Blackwood504]

If you haven't already, make sure smart glass is up to date. I played with a couple in the store and a lot of them were not updated.

 

[Getintothegame]

Update: I was able to stream to the Xbox after a couple things.

First and foremost, the BUILT IN video app needs to be updated. I remember clearly that the original application (RTM) did not allow streaming to the Xbox. To update, go to the store and tap on the top right "Update" link.

Second, make sure it is a compatible file with Xbox Video. I had a non-DRM mp4 playing just fine.

So, when it's playing in Xbox Video, simply swipe up from the bottom, and select "Play To" and then "Xbox 360".

Proof and tutorial:

 

[Blackwood504]

Avengers, Prometheus, Battleship, Snow White and the Huntsman and The Hunger Games are available for rental @ .99 right now. They are smart screen movies.

 

[cherone21]

I deleted and reinstalled Xbox video. No dice.

 

[nkraft8]

Update: I was able to stream to the Xbox after a couple things.

First and foremost, the BUILT IN video app needs to be updated. I remember clearly that the original application (RTM) did not allow streaming to the Xbox. To update, go to the store and tap on the top right "Update" link.

Second, make sure it is a compatible file with Xbox Video. I had a non-DRM mp4 playing just fine.

So, when it's playing in Xbox Video, simply swipe up from the bottom, and select "Play To" and then "Xbox 360".

Proof and tutorial:

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Getintothegame,

Thank you for the tutorial! I checked to make sure the app was updated and it was the most recent version. I'm not sure why I'm still not able to stream anything. Every video I play it doesn't even give me the option for Xbox it says "I have no devices that can stream from video". Were you able to play music as well?

 

[stmav]

Thanks for the help. I recorded a video with the camera. Put it in the video library. And then play to the xbox. Worked great.

Now do you know if there is a way you can get photos to play over to the xbox?

 

[nkraft8]

Thanks for the help. I recorded a video with the camera. Put it in the video library. And then play to the xbox. Worked great.

Now do you know if there is a way you can get photos to play over to the xbox?

Can you explain how you did that? I've run out of ideas on how to get it to work. I took a video with the camera and moved the file to my videos folder and it won't even stream that.

 

[VagrantWade]

I have idea why you guys are having problems. I've been using "Play To Xbox" ever since the dashboard update. Works fine. streamed a bunch of tv shows from my surface tonight.

You have to have the fall dashboard update on your 360 and the latest version of smartglass.

 

[nkraft8]

I have idea why you guys are having problems. I've been using "Play To Xbox" ever since the dashboard update. Works fine. streamed a bunch of tv shows from my surface tonight.

You have to have the fall dashboard update on your 360 and the latest version of smartglass.

yeah im not sure what the problem would be. I've now noticed that its not just with local content, videos and trailers from Xbox video will also not stream. Ive checked to make sure my settings are correct on my Xbox and they're set correct. No matter what im viewing the play on Xbox icon on the bottom of the screen is greyed out.

 

[paulm187]

Guys also make sure your xbox is updated with the latest update which rolled out this week

 

[Blackwood504]

Yea I didn't think about that. you have to turn "Play To" on in the xbox settings. I'm not sure if it's on by default.

System>Console Settings>Connected Devices> Then click the "on" option for "play to"