Can You Stream Xfinity On Roku?
Among the most often used devices in the US to stream video to TVs is Roku. On the Roku Channel Xfinity Store Locations, there are hundreds of streaming channels right now that provide a huge library of movies, TV series, news, sports, etc. But how about seeing the cable TV the customer already pays for using Roku? Can one specifically see Xfinity on Roku?
Unfortunately, right now there is no Xfinity streaming app specifically for Roku devices that is authorized. As of now, Roku and Comcast—who own the Xfinity brand—have not decided on combining to provide Xfinity TV Packages on the Roku platform.
That does not imply, however, that there are no chances to see at least part of the Xfinity material via a Roku. Here are a couple of methods to connect Xfinity TV to your Roku streaming player: Here are a few ways you may combine Xfinity TV with your Roku streaming player:
With the help of Xfinity Stream App
Although Comcast has the Xfinity Stream app for smartphones, Roku does not have any dedicated Xfinity app on its own. Xfinity customers may see many of their channels and on-demand content on phones, tablets, and laptops via the Xfinity Stream app.
The Xfinity Stream app from your mobile device may then be seen on your TV via screen mirroring from your Roku. This lets you watch Xfinity TV programming via the Roku interface without compromising the existing experience.
The main weakness is that. The Roku screen mirroring feature is available only in selected Roku devices for now. Before trying this make sure your Roku player or stick supports screen mirroring from a mobile device to know if this option will be viable for you.
View Xfinity Channels with Live TV Streaming Services
Besides YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and other streaming platforms, many Xfinity/Comcast channels are available to viewers. Some of these streaming services may let you watch some of the Xfinity streams of the channels you like right within the corresponding app on Roku.
For instance, YouTube TV lets you watch NBC, ESPN, FX, AMC, and many more channels that are included in Xfinity channel bundles. Using any of these streaming TV providers, you can cut your Xfinity TV subscription and still access many of the same channels that you are accustomed to on your Roku device.
Just remember that the TV channels listed may not be the same for every streaming service, so check the list twice to ensure the best of the channels is included before switching.
OTA DVR with Roku digital video recorder
The other viable solution is to use an over-the-air or OTA antenna to receive local broadcast channels for free while still enjoying the superior picture quality of high definition in combination with the right DVR service. With an OTA antenna, you can get primary networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and PBS.
Finally, you can connect an OTA DVR like Tablo or Plex to your antenna so the device would not only let you record those local channels but also stream it right to channels with the Roku interface. What this OTA DVR setup does allow is the inclusion of much of the local TV content as part of the Roku experience without relying on Xfinity.
Mirror Your Computer Browser
A more basic fix is to use the Roku mobile app’s screen mirroring to connect your computer’s browser to your TV. Here’s how:
1. Ensure that your Roku streaming device and your laptop or computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open or download the Roku mobile app on your Android phone or iPad that is under the same network connection.
3. Go to the Roku mobile app check the browser mirroring mode and select the Roku streaming device.
4. Open your laptop browser and type in the website address www.stream.xfinity.com
5. Use your Xfinity account login details to sign in.
6. The Xfinity Stream portal with your subscription and on-demand content should now be mirrored from your laptop browser right onto your TV via Roku
The mirrored browser streaming feature is beneficial for basic web video streaming. That being said, the main thing to remember is that this method is usually slower than a direct app – your video quality and playback speed might be a bit worse.
To summarize, while Roku does not natively support Comcast Xfinity TV, there are a few methods you can use to connect your Xfinity television wirelessly and play most of your programming on a Roku streaming media player. I guess it only takes a little creativity when using Roku in conjunction with mobile screen mirroring, live TV streaming platforms and/or OTA DVR solutions, a computer browser, or direct HDMI input.
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