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How to Use Your Phone as a Keyboard for Xbox
Download dedicated Xbox app to get this functionality
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Updated onApril 5, 2024
updated onApril 5, 2024
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The Xbox console and app allow users to communicate with each other through text-based messaging. However, people have reported challenges with text entry speed and accuracy and limited customization with the on-screen keyboard. Thus, we will discuss using a phone as a keyboard for Xbox.
Also, check our detailed guide about fixing theXbox Party not workingon your PC.
How do I use my phone as a keyboard for Xbox?
Use the Xbox app
Can I use my phone as a keyboard for Xbox?
As you can see above, you can use your phone as a keyboard for Xbox by utilizing the Xbox app.
The app has a Remote Play feature, allowing you to connect your phone to your Xbox console and use it as a virtual keyboard for text input. This makes typing text a lot faster than using the on-screen keyboard.
Clicking on the assigned text console button after setup will open the Text Chat. Note that your mobile device should not be in black screen sleep mode, and the Xbox mobile app should be on the screen to establish a connection.
Check our guide on how tostop the Xbox controller from opening the virtual keyboardon the console.
In conclusion, you can read about how to fixcan’t send messages on Windows Xbox appor Xbox console. Also, we have a detailed guide about fixing yourXbox Game Bar if the mic is not working.
If you’re on PC, check our guide on how to useiPhone as a webcam on Windows 11and get high-quality video. It’s also possible touse your PC mic on your phoneorintegrate the Apple Vision Pro into your Xboxfor an upscaled display.
Should you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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