How to Connect Minecraft PE to PC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Minecraft is a popular sandbox game that can be played on various devices. If you want to play the Pocket Edition (PE) of Minecraft on your PC, you need to connect them. But, how do you connect Minecraft PE to your PC or Windows 10? This blog post will guide you through the process step by step.
Understanding Minecraft PE
Before we dive into the technicalities, let’s first understand what Minecraft PE is. Minecraft Pocket Edition, or PE, is a version of Minecraft that can be played on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It has the same gameplay as the PC version but with some limitations.
Connecting Minecraft PE to PC
To connect Minecraft PE to your PC, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Install Minecraft PE on your mobile device
If you haven’t already, you need to install Minecraft PE on your mobile device first. You can download it from the App Store (for iOS) or the Google Play Store (for Android).
Once Minecraft PE is installed, open it, and sign in with your Microsoft or Xbox Live account.
Step 2: Install Minecraft on your PC
You also need to have Minecraft installed on your PC. If you haven’t already, purchase and download the game from the official Minecraft website.
Step 3: Enable Minecraft PE LAN game
To connect the two devices, you need to enable the Minecraft PE LAN game feature. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Minecraft PE
- Click on the ‘Play’ button on the home screen
- Click on the ‘Edit’ button next to the world that you want to play
- Scroll down and click on the ‘Multiplayer’ option
- Toggle on the ‘Visible to LAN Players’ option
Step 4: Find your PC’s IP address
To connect your mobile device to your PC, you need to know your PC’s IP address. Here’s how to find it:
- Open the Command Prompt on your PC
- Type ‘ipconfig’ and hit enter
- Look for the ‘IPv4 Address’ under ‘Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi’ or ‘Ethernet adapter Ethernet’, depending on your connection type
Make a note of your PC’s IP address.
Step 5: Connect Minecraft PE to PC
Now that you have enabled the Minecraft PE LAN game feature and found your PC’s IP address, you’re ready to connect the two devices:
- Open Minecraft PE on your mobile device
- Click on the ‘Play’ button on the home screen
- Click on the ‘Friends’ tab
- Click on the ‘Add Server’ button
- Enter a name for the server (any name you like)
- Enter your PC’s IP address in the ‘Server Name’ field followed by ‘:19132’. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter ‘192.168.1.100:19132’
- Click on the ‘Save’ button
- Click on the newly added server to join and play with other players on your PC
FAQs
Q: Can I play Minecraft PE on my PC without connecting them?
A: No, you cannot play Minecraft PE on your PC without connecting the two devices.
Q: Is Minecraft PE free?
A: No, Minecraft PE is not free. You need to pay for it on the App Store or the Google Play Store.
Q: Can I connect Minecraft PE to my Mac?
A: Yes, you can connect Minecraft PE to your Mac using the same process as connecting it to a PC.
Conclusion
Connecting Minecraft PE to your PC is easy once you know the steps. With the guide provided in this blog post, you can enjoy playing Minecraft PE on a larger screen and with other players on your PC. So, what are you waiting for? Start playing Minecraft PE on your PC today!