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How to Watch TV on Xbox One
Xbox One consoles can play video games, stream live TV, and play apps
By Brad Stephenson Brad Stephenson Freelance Contributor Western Sydney University Brad Stephenson is a freelance tech and geek culture writer with 12+ years' experience. He writes about Windows 10, Xbox One, and cryptocurrency. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 7, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section TV Tuners On-Demand Apps Live Streaming Apps Watch DVDs and Blu-Rays Microsoft's Xbox One video game consoles can do more than just play video games. They can be used to watch broadcast television, view live streams, and play on-demand TV shows and movies. Here's how to watch TV on your Xbox One. Watch Live TV on Xbox One With a TV Tuner
Free-to-air broadcast television can be viewed directly on the Xbox One console without changing TV channels. This is done by a special Xbox One Digital TV Tuner accessory which connects to the back of the console and also plugs into your TV antenna. Hauppauge Some of the benefits of watching live TV through your Xbox One are: The ability to pause live broadcasts for up to 30 minutes. Play, pause, and change channels using Xbox or Cortana voice commands. Receive Xbox notifications and messages on screen while watching TV. Watch live TV while downloading an Xbox One video game in the background. To watch broadcast TV on an Xbox One, gamers in the United States and Canada will need to buy a third-party device such as the Hauppauge Digital TV Tuner for Xbox One while those in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, and the United Kingdom are able to use Microsoft's first-party Digital TV Tuner for Xbox One. Watch TV on Xbox One With On-Demand Apps
Xbox One owners can watch TV shows and films on-demand by using a variety of apps. All of these apps need an active internet connection and work in much the same way as watching media via an app on your smartphone or tablet. Xbox consoles used to require an active Xbox Live Gold paid subscription for watching media in apps, but this is no longer the case. Some popular Xbox One apps for watching on-demand TV shows and movies are: Amazon Prime Video: Amazon's popular media streaming service. Crunchyroll: One of the biggest anime streaming apps. DC Universe: DC Comics' official app for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman TV shows and movies. Discovery GO: Discovery Channel's on-demand app. Hulu Plus: A variety of classic and new TV series and films. Netflix: Easily the most-popular on-demand media service. Showtime Anytime: Showtime shows and films on-demand. Starz: The official Starz channel app. These are paid services, so you'll need an active account to watch TV or movies. Watch TV With Xbox One' s Live Streaming Apps
In addition to watching TV series and movies on-demand, there are also several apps on Xbox One for watching live digital broadcasts of traditional TV channels in addition to online exclusive livestreams. NBC Here are some examples of Xbox One apps that offer live broadcasts. Bravo: The official Bravo TV channel streaming app. Mixer: Microsoft's video game streaming service. NBC: On-demand and live streaming of the NBC channel. Red Bull TV: Red Bull-branded documentaries and specials. Twitch: The most-popular video game and esports streaming app. WWE Network: The official app for wrestling fans. All of these apps are completely free to download on the Xbox One, however, some may require a paid subscription to a TV channel or service to access its on-demand media or livestream. Watch DVDs and Blu-Rays on Xbox One
One method of consuming media on the Xbox One that's often overlooked by consumers is its built-in Blu-ray drive that can play DVDs and Blu-rays. This can be a great option for households with a slow internet connection that prevents them from streaming media or for those who can't afford the monthly subscription fees for services like Netflix and DC Universe. You need to download the Blu-ray player app from Xbox One store. We'll show you how to get it up and running. The original Xbox One has a standard Blu-ray drive while the Xbox One S and Xbox One X console each have a 4K Blu-ray drive that can play 4K Blu-ray disks, regular Blu-rays, and DVD disks. The Xbox One S and Xbox One X are typically cheaper than a standalone 4K Blu-ray player which makes the purchase of either console a smart move for those thinking of buying a new video game console and a new Blu-ray player. They're a good two-in-one device. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect an Xbox One to a TV 12 Best Free Movie Websites Online (October 2022) Hulu vs. Sling: Which Live TV Service is Best? Is YouTube TV Worth It? 5 Reasons to Sign Up How to Watch TV on Xbox Series X or S Should You Buy a Blu-ray Player? 11 Best Free Apps for Streaming Movies in 2022 Xbox One S vs. Xbox One X How to Watch the Stanley Cup Livestream (2023) How to Stream the Hallmark Channel How to Connect a Phone to a TV Wirelessly The 6 Best USB TV Tuners of 2022 How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix How to Use Amazon Prime Video How to Watch the NBA Finals Livestream (2023) You Can't Get Sling TV On PS4; Here's What You Can Get Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies