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How to Watch Unbox on the Xbox

The Xbox 360 includes multiple video streaming options, such as Netflix or Hulu, but Amazon's Unbox video downloading service is not directly supported by the console. There is, however, a workaround to this problem. By utilizing a network connection between your console and PC in combination with Unbox's computer software, the console gains the ability to stream all of your PC's videos, including your Unbox media.

Things You'll Need

Windows Media Player 12
Ethernet Cable

Instructions

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  Visit Amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/player/ref=atv_xbox_player and install the Unbox video player software to your PC.
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  Connect your PC to your Xbox 360 through Ethernet cable. The console's Ethernet plug-in sits on the rear of the Xbox 360. Most PCs have the Ethernet port on the tower's rear.
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  Run Windows Media Player on your PC. The program comes installed with Windows 7.
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  Click the "Stream" button at the top left and click the "Turn on Media Streaming" option. A window opens.
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  Choose "Turn On Media Streaming" in the pop-up window.
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  Enter your library's name in the text field.
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  Click "OK."
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  Turn on the Xbox 360.
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  Press the Xbox Guide button on your controller, which displays the Xbox logo, and press "Y" to open the dashboard if it does not automatically load.
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  Scroll to "My Xbox."
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  Select "Videos" in the My Xbox section. A source list appears.
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  Choose your PC from the list. Your PC's videos appear, including your Unbox videos. Select a video to play it.

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