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How do I activate my Xfinity cable box?
You can activate your cable box online or by calling Comcast. Newer X1 cable boxes can be activated directly from your TV.Activate on the Comcast website. Visit xfinity.com/activate . Enter your account number and phone number. Wait while your cable box is activated. This may take 20 minutes or so to complete.
How do I set up Xfinity on my TV?
Simply download the Xfinity Stream app or visit the Xfinity Stream portal and log in with your Xfinity ID and password. See what you’ll need to get started with the Xfinity Stream app or portal for more details. You can also use Xfinity Stream on select connected TV devices.
Can you set up Xfinity by yourself?
New Xfinity by Comcast customers can order a self-install kit at the same time they sign up for Xfinity services. If you don’t want to wait for your equipment to be mailed to you, you can also go pick it up yourself at a Xfinity customer service center.
Why is my Xfinity cable box not working?
Make sure you’ve tightened all cable connections from the wall to your device, turned on your TV and TV Box, checked your remote batteries and that your TV is set to the right input. If none of these worked, tap Continue. We’ll scan your device for potential issues. We’ll refresh your system or restart your TV Box.
How long does it take to set up a cable box?
your set-top box, then into an electrical outlet. Your set-top box will begin booting up. This process may take up to 10 minutes. *If you are using the HDMI cable, you will only use one coax cable for your set-top box connection.
How do I watch Xfinity on my smart TV?
Press the Smart Hub button on your Smart Control remote to go to the Samsung Home screen. Scroll to and select Apps. Select the Magnifying Glass icon. Enter Xfinity Stream using the on-screen keyboard and select Done.
Can I watch Xfinity TV without a box?
No TV Box is required to watch Xfinity Instant TV. You can also watch using the Xfinity Stream app on your compatible smart TV, smartphone, tablet or Roku device. You can even go to the Xfinity Stream portal on your computer.
Why can’t I watch live TV on Xfinity?
Make sure WiFi is on in your device settings. Make sure your device is connected to your Xfinity home network and not the Xfinity WiFi network or another wireless network by accident. Restart your device, open the Xfinity Stream app, and see if the app recognizes that you’re connected to your home network.
How does Xfinity Connect to my house?
Installing your Xfinity service on your own takes about 30 minutes or less. All you’ll need to do is connect a coaxial cable from the outlet in your wall to your cable TV box or Xfinity modem. After that, you’ll connect your cable box to your TV and your modem to your router.
Do you need a modem and a router for Xfinity?
To use Xfinity internet, you’ll need a compatible modem and router. A router connects to the modem in order to create a Wi-Fi network in your home that your computers and connected devices can use to access the internet. Modems and routers can be purchased separately, or you can use a device that combines the two.
How do I know if my house is wired for Xfinity?
Step 1: Inquiry. If you’re signing up for new services or moving, you can check online to see if Xfinity service is available at your address. If you can’t find your address online, you can chat with us at xfinity.com/chat or call 1-800-Xfinity and we’ll determine if service can be provided to your address.
How do I connect my modem and cable box to my TV?
Insert your Ethernet cable into one of your modem’s “out” ports, then plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your smart TV’s “internet in” port. Then, power on the TV and modem. Select Input on the TV, then choose Internet. Your internet options will vary according to your TV.
Why does my TV say no signal Xfinity?
Make sure all power cables are plugged into working power outlets for the TV and for your X1 TV Box. If using an HDMI cable to connect the X1 TV Box to the TV, confirm that it’s plugged into the proper locations. Power on both the TV and the X1 TV Box. Confirm that the TV is set to the proper input.
How do I get my cable box to work again?
Reboot the cable box by unplugging it from the wall outlet. Wait about 20 seconds, then plug it back in. This should cause an automatic reboot which will usually fix most problems, including a frozen picture and features which no longer work. If a reboot doesn’t do the trick, phone your cable company.
Why won’t my cable work on my TV?
Reconnect all cables at the back of the TV or box, making sure that the cables are all properly connected (you want to avoid loose cables that could cause signal loss) and if you have a signal booster connected, try removing that and plug the antenna cable straight into your receiver, recorder or TV.
Where is the Setup button on Xfinity remote?
On your remote, press and hold the Setup button. If you don’t have a setup button you can press and hold the Xfinity and Info(i) buttons together. The LED at the top of the remote will change from red to green. Enter 9-9-1.
What is the HDMI input for on XFINITY box?
HDMI connections support all video and audio data sources and are supported by Comcast cable set-top boxes. HDMI cables provide you with the added advantage of supporting both HD video, as well as audio which legacy connections were not capable of providing.
How does Xfinity TV work?
Xfinity TV allows you to watch what you want anytime and anywhere by offering the world’s greatest collection of Xfinity On Demand movies and shows on your TV or in the Xfinity Stream portal. With Xfinity, you can: Watch a variety of movies the same day they are released on DVD and 28 days before Netflix and Redbox.
Do you have to pay for Xfinity Stream?
Comcast today announced plans to launch “Xfinity Stream,” an app available to all Xfinity TV customers at no additional cost on devices in and out of the home. The app also offers more than 40,000 on demand movies and TV shows to stream on the go, as well as thousands of download choices for offline viewing.
Do you need a cable box for Smart TV?
Does a smart TV need a cable box or broadband? If you want to continue receiving the same channels you have, then the answer is yes: You still need a cable or satellite box, because no other option will deliver the same channels and stations in the same way.
