Xbox Lets Smartphones Take the Wheel on Smart TVs for Cloud Gaming
Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming platform has unveiled a preview that lets users control cloud‑played games on supported smart TVs using their smartphones. The feature, introduced in early November, allows an Android or iOS device to act as a temporary controller when no physical gamepad is nearby. When a user launches a cloud game without a connected controller, the TV displays a QR code that opens the control interface on the phone’s browser, eliminating the need for a separate Xbox mobile app. The preview is rolling out on select TV brands and is still in testing, with Microsoft noting that some titles will receive customized layouts. Early reports suggest the feature works smoothly on Samsung, LG, and Amazon Fire TV models.
Sources: Xbox Support – Connect a controller to your smart TV or streaming device · Xbox News – Preview Two New Ways to Play with Xbox Cloud Gaming · Yahoo Tech – Xbox Cloud Gaming Lets Your Phone Serve as a Smart TV Controller