In short, this means that your laptop can transmit the image to an external monitor via the HDMI output, but no image signal can be transmitted from the outside to the laptop screen, an HDMI input is required for this purpose. The issue with a lot of laptops is that they do have an HDMI connection, but it is usually an HDMI output. If you want to connect your Xbox One to a laptop screen, then your laptop must have an HDMI input. 2.2 How do you start streaming the game from the Xbox app?Ĭonnect Your Xbox One to Your Laptop Screen via HDMI Input.2.1 What are the minimum requirements for the Xbox app?.2 Stream Xbox One to Your Laptop with the Xbox App.1 Connect Your Xbox One to Your Laptop Screen via HDMI Input.