Windows Home Server

Listen to Music, View Pictures, and Watch Videos* on your Xbox 360 Console

You can stream music, pictures, and video from Windows Home Server to your Xbox 360. You do not need to download additional software. Use the following steps to connect your Xbox 360.

Step 1: Launch the Windows Home Server Console

·         From a home computer, launch the Windows Home Server Console. Select Start, Windows Home Server Console.

 Step 2: Turn on Media Library Sharing.

·         Click the Settings button on the Windows Home Server Console. In the Windows Home Server Settings window, click the Media Sharing tab. 

·         You can stream digital media from the Music, Photos, and Videos shared folders on your home server. Click On for each shared folder that you want to stream from.

·         Click OK.

·         Close the Windows Home Server Console. 

Step 3: Configure your Xbox 360 console.

·         In the Media area of the Xbox Dashboard, select Music, Pictures , or Videos .

·         Select your PC. The PCs on your network are listed by name.

Tip: if a media source is already selected, press X to select a different media source.

·         Select an item to play it.

Learn more about Windows Home Servers.

* To stream video to your Xbox360 console you must update your console with the latest system update.