Connect Your Xbox 360 to Windows Media Center

To stream media content like photos, music, and videos to your TV from your computer running a Windows system, you can set up Xbox 360 or other devices as the Media Center Extender by connecting it to your home network.

Steps

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable on the back of the Xbox 360 console. onnect the other side of the Ethernet cable to your modem/router for a wi-fi connection, or directly to your PC/laptop.
  2. Turn on your computer. If you're using wi-fi, make sure it has been connected to your home network.
  3. Turn on the Extender device Xbox 360 and connect it to the same home network.
  4. Launch Windows Media Center by following "Start" ＞ "All Programs" ＞ "Windows Media Center."
  5. On the start screen of your Windows Media Center, click "Tasks" and "Add extender." Then click "Save or " "Next."
  6. On your Xbox 360, use your Xbox 360 controller to scroll to "My Xbox." Then select "Windows Media Center."
  7. Enter onto your PC the 8-digit setup key that appears on your TV. Click "Next" to complete the setup.
  8. Enjoy.



Tips

  • Video and audio files that come inconsistent with Windows Media Center and Xbox 360 in format cannot be streamed on your home network. Get a video converter first in case that format incompatibility gets in the way.

Warnings

  • Make sure that you have Windows Media Center on your PC/laptop.

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