#Zcloud troubleshooting how to#
#Zcloud troubleshooting update#
#Zcloud troubleshooting Bluetooth#
#Zcloud troubleshooting series#

#Zcloud troubleshooting how to#

For details on how to do this, it's best to consult your router's manual or support forums. It's best if you split them up manually, generally. Some routers automatically assign you a frequency based on what it believes will be best performance, but sometimes that is to the detriment of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Generally, I split mine and name them with '2.4' or '5' to easily tell which network I'm connecting to. There are many hundreds of routers and modems out there, but most modern ones allow you to separate your home Wi-Fi into two separate SSIDs. As of writing, it doesn't seem as though iOS allows you to easily tell what band your Wi-Fi router is on, but you may be able to enable it in your router's settings manually. On Windows, you can find out by typing 'Network Status' into the start menu, then by selecting 'properties' on your Wi-Fi connection. On Android, you can do this by long-pressing the Wi-Fi symbol from your notification center, and hitting the cogwheel to view advanced settings on your Wi-Fi connection. Typically, you can see if you're running 5GHz or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi by opening your device's connection settings. Devices that I plan to use more frequently or more intensively for streaming games or video, I put on the 5GHz SSID. I generally put smart devices on the 2.4GHz SSID. Many of the best games on Xbox Cloud Gaming are turn-based, though, offering a good experience even on slower or less-than-ideal connections. If you're sitting several rooms away, 2.4GHz may offer a more consistent experience, but you may find it's too slow to play action-oriented games. You may find you have the best results using 5GHz while sitting relatively close to your router, with minimal obstructions between yourself and the connection. The general rule of thumb with Wi-Fi frequencies is that 2.4GHz generally offers a better range, while 5GHz offers better speed. While you can play games using 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, 5GHz is recommended. (Image credit: Source: Matt Brown | Windows Central) Xbox Cloud Gaming: Configuring your home internet Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (opens in new tab)

#Zcloud troubleshooting Bluetooth#

Windows 10: USB 3.0, USB-C, touch, or Bluetooth 4.0+

#Zcloud troubleshooting series#

Samsung 2022 Series (QN900B, QN800B, QN95B, S95B)Īndroid: Xbox Game Pass Google PlaySamsung Android: Xbox Game Pass Galaxy Store (opens in new tab)iOS and PC: Xbox Game Pass on the web (opens in new tab), via latest version of Safari, Chrome, or Microsoft EdgeĪrgentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States

#Zcloud troubleshooting update#

Xbox Cloud Gaming: Phone and tablet requirementsĪndroid 6.0 or above, iOS 14.4 or above, Windows 10 October 2020 Update or above It's improving all the time, and if you meet the minimum requirements, now is as good a time as any to check it out.

Microsoft recently upgraded the servers to Xbox Series X server blades too, making the service far higher in quality, with boosted speed. Despite its beta tag, it's still an impressive service that has become a cornerstone of my active gaming life.

Technically, Xbox Cloud Gaming is still in a 'beta' phase, with Microsoft's engineers working tirelessly to improve the service's quality and features. Unlike a native mobile game, you may find that poor 4G or 5G support prevents you from playing games while outside of the home, too. If you're data uncapped, you may find that your internet speed isn't good enough, or doesn't have a high enough frequency to play action-oriented games reliably.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is also data-intensive, meaning that those with data caps may find their usage limits getting blown up relatively quickly. Many Xbox games aren't built to run on small displays and have tiny fonts and UI elements that are almost impossible to read without a magnifying glass on smaller phones.