Go into your phone’s bluetooth settings (this will vary from iOS to Android) and start by pairing the controller.
Now to set up your mobile and controller. From here, scroll down to Power Mode and select Instant On. Then select Profile and System > Settings > Devices and Connections > Remote Features. Press the Xbox button on your controller. To set up your Xbox for mobile remote play, turn on your console. You unfortunately cannot play games from the Xbox 360 or original Xbox via the app. An internet connection of over 7 Mbps is necessary (ideally 10 Mbps). You’ll need at least iOS 13 or Android 6.0 to download and play on the app. You can also download and share gameplay clips and screenshots. You can also manage console space and even delete games on your Xbox using the app. This allows you to remotely play all games downloaded onto your Xbox. The Xbox app allows you to connect your phone to your console from any location. Playing Xbox games on your phone via the Xbox app Both have their pros and cons in terms of what games you can access and what devices you can use to play them with. This guide explains how to play Xbox games on your phone using the two options – the Xbox app and Microsoft xCloud.