Microsoft Releases Xbox One SmartGlass Companion App

In preparation for Friday’s release of the Xbox One gaming console, Microsoft has released the Xbox One SmartGlass app. The app brings the ability to navigate the Xbox One’s menus via your iOS device’s keyboard and touchscreen, enhance what you’re watching or playing with SmartGlass companions, and more.

From the Xbox One SmartGlass app page:

Xbox One SmartGlass is the perfect companion app for your Xbox One, both in your living room and on the go. Connect and control your Xbox One. Stay connected with the games and gamers you like. And add a new dimension to your console entertainment with the mobile device you already own. 

Features include:

  • Navigate your Xbox One console using your device’s keyboard and touch
  • Control your media and set top box with the SmartGlass remote control
  • Browse the web on your TV using your mobile device
  • Enhance what you are watching or playing with SmartGlass companions
  • Increase performance with faster connections and reliability
  • Search, browse, and pin content to play on your Xbox One console
  • Track achievements, get game help, message friends, and watch game clips

The Xbox One SmartGlass app is available FREE for the iPhone and iPad in the App Store. [DIRECT LINK]
J. Glenn Künzler

Glenn is Managing Editor at MacTrast, and has been using a Mac since he bought his first MacBook Pro in 2006. He lives in a small town in Utah, enjoys bacon more than you can possibly imagine, and is severely addicted to pie.

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