November 2019 Xbox update is here with Google Assistant, Gamertag updates

Now you can command Google Assistant to turn on your Xbox, launch games, and more.

What you need to know


The Xbox One November 2019 update is now rolling out to consoles.
This update allows your Xbox to connect to Google Assistant, brings updates for Gamertags, and more.
You can download the November Xbox update on your console now.


Microsoft's November 2019 update for Xbox One consoles is now headed out to everyone. After a period of testing with Xbox Insiders, several new features are now rolling out to the public, including Google Assistant support, the option to use any Gamertag, text filters, and more.

Perhaps the biggest update here is support for Google Assistant. While it doesn't run on your Xbox, Google Assistant support allows you to issue commands to control your Xbox from your phone or smart speaker. It works much like the Amazon Echo integration that hit Xbox consoles several months ago, letting you turn your Xbox on, launch games, and more with your voice.

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