Features are continually updated on both apps, so it's worth checking in with them every now and then to see if a new addition will benefit you. That's our brief guide to the Xbox apps on mobile. You will need to have installed the Xbox Beta PC app on your PC for this option to show up – this is the app that controls your Xbox Game Pass for PC games catalogue. Select the PC you wish to install Xbox Game Pass games to. Games will now be installed to that console Select the Xbox One you wish to be your default console Head to Profile and select the small settings cog in the top right of the screen. However, you need to set everything up for remote installation first.Īlong the bottom of the app, you will see four icons, Home, Search, Play later and Profile. A game you chose to install remotely will be added to the Play Later sections where you can view the installation progress. Selecting a game will allow you to install it remotely - saving you the hassle and time. Also, make sure you are signed into the Microsoft Store app with the same Xbox Live account.

Make sure you're signed in to your PC with the same Microsoft account as your Xbox Live account. If your PC is off, the game will not be added to the download queue until the next time you install another game. If your PC is in sleep mode or offline, a game will not download, instead, it will be added to the download queue and will begin once the PC is next woken up or connected to the internet.

Windows 10 PCTo download games remotely onto your PC, your computer needs to be connected to the internet and needs to be turned on. Go to System > Settings > General > Updates & Downloads Press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu. Select Power mode and change the setting to Instant-on. Go to System > Settings > General > Power mode & startup. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Guide menu. You'll also need to enable remote install as this disabled by default. To install games remotely on your Xbox One console you will need to change your power settings so it's in standby mode.

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