Possible to watch movies I purchased on XBOX One on my Apple iPhone?

Anonymous
2015-09-07T23:19:20+00:00

I have a media purchasing dilemma. I am trying to decide how I will purchase movies going forward.  I have an iPhone 6 Plus, but I love the idea of using my XBOX as a media center.  Is it possible to watch movies that I purchase from the Microsoft Store on my XBOX One on my iPhone? Is there a Microsoft player or app that will enable me to access my Microsoft purchased movies on my iPhone? Or will I be limited to watching it ONLY on my XBOX One?

If I'm limited to watching only on my XBOX One, then I won't use my XBOX as media center. I'll just get an Apple TV because I'd like to be able to take my purchased content with me everywhere.  Any help and insight will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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Anonymous
2015-09-08T19:05:04+00:00

Unfortunately, it's not yet possible as there is no Microsoft Movies & TV / Xbox Video app available for iOS or Android devices.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-12-12T06:53:58+00:00

    Yes you most sertainly can through the smart glass app. Step one open the app/ Step two go to the tabs button on the top left corner/ Step three once your in go to the connect to console button and either stream or open the tv and movies app.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-12-12T18:17:31+00:00

    This is 100% false.  First of all, it does not play on your phone, it just gives you the option of starting it on the tv.  Second, if you need to be connected to the Xbox, which requires you to be on the same network, then that defeats the purpose.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-12-16T14:49:22+00:00

    There are always a way to get around proprietary device/media issues. You may need to invest some time and money as I have. But if you are a movie buff, and wish to have your movies cross platform compatible investing time is essential. We cannot always depend on Microsoft, Apple or Android to solve all the technical issues in every ecosystem that is out there. When you purchase a digital copy of a movie, you own the rights to watch that movie anywhere you choose. The compatibly issue should not be a barrier for those who have a little technical ability. I won't suggest any specific route in overcoming this challenge, but the internet is full of great resources on creating your own home PVR system.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-12-28T00:45:00+00:00

    Like so many other inconveniences, Microsoft refuses to play nice with iOS in hopes they can encourage users to switch to the piece of junk Windows Phone platform. The answer is simple: don't give Microsoft your Movies & TV business!  Purchase your content from other providers that do recognize the choice of a phone platform shouldn't eliminate our access to content WE PURCHASED.

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