Description
Earlier mobile market was
dominated with blackberry and Nokia. But, after the entry of Apple it has become
the emperor of mobile industry. To enhance the charm of mobile devices,
Microsoft and Sony has launched several mobile apps so as to allow gamers to
access various Xbox One and PlayStation 4 features.
Solution:
Xbox One SmartGlass
If you have Xbox 360 then you
must be aware of Microsoft’s SmartGlass app. Let’s discuss about the app in
brief:
Availability- It is available for
free for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Windows 8 and RT devices.
Getting started- When the first
time you open the app, you need to sign in to your Microsoft account. After
this, you can see four rows of tiles- Now Playing, recent, Featured and My
Pins. With Now Playing tile, information about your current actions is
displayed. The Recent section shows the recent Xbox activity. In the Featured
section, new movies, TV shows, and games are available. My Pins section contains
specifically pinned apps and games. From the Options menu, you can access your Xbox
Live profile, friends list, achievements, pins, messages, and app settings.
Connecting to the Xbox One- Connect
the Xbox One and your mobile device to the same network. For this, click
“Connect” button again and again. If it is still not connecting then click “Enter
IP address" option and then enter the Xbox One’s IP address.
Functionality- By launching a
live tile from the SmartGlass app, you can transform your mobile device into an
Xbox One controller. You can choose games and programs along with a feature to
display additional information on your device.
Tips- Use the “Stay Awake” option
from app settings to keep the screen of your device from dimming or turning
off. Also, you can use the search feature to find games, movies, TV shows,
music and apps.
PlayStation 4
Sony has also released its PlayStation
app to provide access to PlayStation Store including its features.
Availability- It is free in
Apple’s App store and Google Play Store. This app is compatible with Android
Smartphones and tablets.
Getting Started- To access the
full features of the app, you need to log in to the PlayStation account. The
What’s New Box displays the games which you have recently played as well as
other updates from your PSN friends. With this, you can also get quick access
to your profile, trophies, friends list, and purchase new games from the PlayStation
Store. On the top, there is a navigation bar with options like notifications,
invitations, game alerts, and messages. Get access to PlayStation news,
tutorials, promotions and vents from Sony with Links tab.
Connecting to the PS4- Register your
smartphone or tablet you are using to connect to the PlayStation 4. For this,
go to settings, select “PlayStation App Connection Settings” and click on “Add
Device.” Furthermore, connect your system and mobile device to the same network
and then click on the “Connect to PS4” tab. After this, select your console and
input the eight-digit code that was displaying on your HDTV.
Functionality- When the
connection is complete, you can find three options: to disconnect, power the
system down, or use your mobile device as a second screen. The second screen option
provides two additional features- remote and keyboard.
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