# XBOX > The XBOX app keeps you connected to your gaming community. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Microsoft Corporation - **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT - **Downloads:** 151,853,303 - **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (2,313,058 ratings) - **Version:** 2609.1.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-01 - **First published:** 2013-11-19 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 104 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass) - **Website:** [https://www.xbox.com/mobile-app](https://www.xbox.com/mobile-app) - **Privacy policy:** [https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839) ## Description **XBOX** keeps you connected to your gaming community from your Android phone or tablet. Chat with friends through voice and text, join parties across console and PC, view game invites and achievements, and share console screenshots and game clips on social networks. Explore Game Pass, receive personalized game recommendations, get alerts for new releases, remotely install games on your console, and purchase games directly in the app. You can also manage your wishlist and track, claim, and redeem Microsoft Rewards points while staying connected to your Xbox gaming world. ## Rankings - #947 — Overall - #159 — Entertainment (Free) - #11 — steam - #13 — fortnite - #13 — overwatch - #14 — term ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users find the Xbox Android app useful for accessing Xbox features and downloading/viewing clips on mobile, and many call it a must-have companion. However, recurring problems undermine reliability, including sign-in and messaging failures, lag and glitches, video upload/download and gallery sharing issues, billing/subscription problems, and occasional device compatibility. Overall it’s valued for its core functionality but these issues significantly affect the user experience. ### Pros - Helps download and view Xbox clips on mobile - Useful for staying connected with friends and Xbox services on the go - Overall functional app that generally does what it promises despite issues - Receives strong praise as a must-have Xbox companion app for many users ### Cons - Sign-in and messaging problems: cannot sign in or send messages, messages not appearing - Frequent lag, glitches, and slow performance reducing reliability - Video upload/download and gallery sharing issues: can't download videos or share from gallery - Billing/subscription problems: double charges for Game Pass and downgrade/refund issues - Device compatibility and sign-in issues with Passkey/Entra on some devices ## Similar extensions and apps - [XBOX beta](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass.beta) — 12,258,101 users, 4.46 / 5 - [XB | Controller App For Xbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xboxcontroller.app) — 325,056 users, 4.21 / 5 - [PlayStation App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scee.psxandroid) — 178,851,365 users, 3.47 / 5 - [Achievements for XBOX](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ar.com.indiesoftware.xbox) — 1,046,782 users, 4.60 / 5 - [XB Game Controller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xboxcontroller.remoteplay) — 78,726 users, 3.68 / 5 - [Stream for Xbox One](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.matools.xboxOneStream) — 82,056 users, 3.95 / 5 - [Xb Remote Play Game Controller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/xbox.controller.remote.control) — 9,165,457 users, 3.97 / 5 - [XB Controller for Remote Play](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.controller.gamepad) — 2,924 users - [XB Fans](https://chrome-stats.com/d/xbox.fans) — 179 users - [Xbox News - Unofficial](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.briox.riversip.android.gaming.xbox) — 26,098 users, 4.31 / 5 - [Remote For Xbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.myapps.remoteforxbox) — 129,859 users, 3.81 / 5 - [Xbox Controller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xbox.remote.controller) — 100,725 users, 2.83 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass)