User Guide
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Sign in with your Microsoft account
You need to sign in with a Microsoft account to stream or download videos from Xbox Video. Here’s how:
1. From the Start screen, tap or click Video.
2. Do one of the following:
Click Sign in (in the upper-right corner).
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings, then tap or click Account. Click Sign
in.
3. Type your Microsoft account info (email and password) and tap or click Save.
Browse, buy, and rent movies and TV shows
Use the Video app to buy or rent the latest movies or buy TV shows (where available). You can stream instantly
in HD—no need to wait for something to download. Here's how:
1. From the Start screen, tap or click Video.
2. Scroll to see movie and TV choices, browse the categories, or use the Search charm to find a specific
movie or TV show.
3. Select a movie or show, then follow the on-screen instructions to buy or rent the video.
Note The Xbox Movies and TV Store isn't available in all countries or regions. For more info, see Xbox on
Windows feature list on support.Xbox.com.
Tips
Videos that you buy or rent from Xbox Video are charged to the payment option associated with your
Microsoft account. To see info about your account, open the Settings charm, and then tap Account.
You can stream your videos from Surface to your TV using Play To or Xbox SmartGlass.
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For help using the Video app, see Xbox Video on support.Xbox.com.
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Broadband Internet and Xbox 360 console required and sold separately. Not all content is SmartGlass enabled. Availability, content, and
features vary across devices and regions. See xbox.com/live.