Xbox Smart Glass: Which portal will you choose?

Xbox SmartGlass offers viewing from any smart device.

Xbox SmartGlass opens up all your electronic opportunities to be connected to a digital world. Friday October 26th was a momentous day for Microsoft. The tech giant released Windows 8, which offers a  revamped operating system to appeal to mobile users.  Windows represents an $18 billion division for Microsoft and has symbolized the company's long history of software success. The Surface is Microsoft's attempt to enter the tablet market and retails for $499. Microsoft set up temporary stores and kiosk booths to sell both its long-awaited hardware and software to consumers. With Xbox SmartGlass the tech flood gates are opening to allow integration between any smart device.


Xbox360 represents the company's commitment to be in front of the consumer at any electronic intersection. With Xbox SmartGlass, consumers  can search, browse and expand their creative control in how they receive content. SmartGlass is designed to integrate your tablet and smartphone to where your device becomes your remote control. Browse the web on the big screen and watch movies, TV, sports, listen to music and play games through the touch of your Surface tablet, Windows Phone or other smart device.

In order to use SmartGlass, you'll need to update your Xbox 360 to Microsoft's 360 companion app. The Windows Phone app gives a user full access to all the features of Xbox Live. The iOS app for the iPad and iPhone are limited in their ability to make updates and changes to your Xbox Live account. 

Android users interested in user Xbox SmartGlass must have Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later installed. Currently, SmartGlass is not compatible with Android tablets. However, you can download SmartGlass from Google Play directly to your Android phone in three easy steps.

Set up SmartGlass with your Android Phone.

1. Open Google play on your Android phone.

2. Tap the Search icon and search for SmartGlass.

3. Follow the instructions to download and install the app on your Android. 

Set up SmartGlass on your Xbox 360 in four quick steps. 

1. From Xbox Home, select settings, and then System.

2. Select Console Settings.

3. Select remote devices.

4. Under Xbox SmartGlass Apps, select On. 

Microsoft is enticing consumers to buy into this technology with their promotion in selling a 4GB Xbox 360 with Kinect for only $99 when you purchase a two year Xbox Live Gold Membership contract at $14.99 per month. Too good to be true? Check out the deals here! 

Xbox SmartGlass is looking to revolutionize the way consumers search and watch content. The technology encompasses all aspects of social life, TV, video games, music and more! The question is, are you sold on Xbox SmartGlass?

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