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Xbox SmartGlass for Android debuts early, get it now

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We reported very recently that Xbox SmartGlass for Android would be out in early 2013. Well, it appears that this is not the case – not the case as at all.

This is the app that allows you to control your Xbox from your smartphone, giving you a second screen in the room. If you’re connected to the same WiFi network, which you’d expect anyway, then you can go ahead and never need to use your remote again – unless of course, you’re playing a game.

Before you can sign in, you must have an Xbox Gold membership and be running Android 4.0 or above, which about one quarter of us are on. Overnight, Microsoft has debuted the app for Android and us users can start grabbing it right now!

Got an Xbox, head over to the Play Store now for download.

Here’s some images of the app:

Via: Slashgear

Written by : Josh is the founder of Android Australia. He is an adamant vegan, tech enthusiast and psychology student. He is currently a Google Chromebook Product Specialist and a Student Ambassador. You should probably follow him at +Josh on Twitter or on his personal blog!
  • cameron charles

    Awesome i was very disappointed when i read it wasn’t coming to android until 2013, just gave it a go works as advertised controlled my 360 no issue, and it contains all the features of the current xbox live app, it looks great too, i do have one issue where it crashes when i try to go into the settings menu (in the app) but meh lol im not sure what settings i need anyway lol, i think its worth noting this isnt on ios yet either :D

    off topic – coz i haven’t been here for a week, nice job on integrating disqus, should make commenting and such alot better, much wanted feature, for me anyway and also i just noticed that when one google’s android Australia you guys have nabbed the top spot from a certain other Australian android site

  • George

    Not compatible with nexus 7 :(

  • Si

    Strange, saying not compatible with Note 10. 1-Is running 4.0.4

    • http://www.androidaustralia.com.au/ Josh Berg

      There seems to be a few devices that are incompatible based on OS version and/or screen resolution. Will keep you updated as we find out more.

  • cameron charles

    so after giving this more of ago over the weekend i think i land right in the middle on this one it has some great ups and some let downs

    The let down For me is that in allot of cases the app is almost pointless because of one big reason, you need a XBox controller before you can use the app, even if you turn the Xbox on with the button you have to logged in to a gold account with smart glass enabled a feat which requires the controller, I get that switching to the app after logging in would make intensive typing filled YouTube session easier but It just breaks the magic to have to use the controller then switch for the app, also every time the app is minimised or the screen sleeps it loses connection, no doubt to save battery but every time it reconnects you get the connected message, I sure hope they don’t pop up on my friends screen or they will be annoyed.

    On the other hand its so great having the on screen keyboard for YouTube sessions and mud battlefield match messaging, plus your achievements and friend activity on a little screen whilst you play, awesome, can’t wait for some games to start utilising it,interested to see what forza horizon is using it for

    • http://androidaustralia.com.au Josh Berg

      Hmm, very interesting. I have my final exam on Tuesday so will give this a good spin when I’m done with that. I don’t really ever see it being that useful as a game controller, but more so as a supplementary control.

      I get what you’re saying about breaking the magic – I was really hoping this would just work like a charm. Perhaps with some tweaking and in the future?

      Feel like writing up a hands-on? ;)