How To Watch Two Channels At Once Xfinity?
But with Xfinity cable TV service to your home, there are a few different ways where you can have two programs on at the same time. Let's take a look at your options for multi-channel viewing
Use “Picture-in-Picture" Mode
The most basic way of doing this is by using the picture-in-picture (PIP) option that is available on most TVs. This will enable you to still see the currently open full channel while having a portion of the screen displaying the other channel.
Firstly, ensure that both your Xfinity cable box and the television set support PIP. This feature is supported by the majority of newer model TVs and cable boxes. Next, switch on the PIP mode of your television and the setting of the television should enable you to view another input source (this could be your cable connection or another device).
If the content on the second channel is being displayed properly, this is a clear indication that PIP has been set up properly. You can then connect your cable box to one channel and the other input to the other channel you intend to watch. Note that some of the channels and even the cable providers may not support PIP because of restrictions on copyrights when it comes to specific programs.
Use Xfinity Apps for Second Screen
You can also use your second screen such as the smartphone, tablet, or laptop if your TV has no PIP or some of the channels do not allow it. About the same, the Xfinity Stream app enables the customer to watch several live channels at any place on a device.
First, let’s begin by downloading and installing the Xfinity Stream application on the device you intend to use. Open the app and sign in with your Xfinity account information. Second, to look for channels, go to the “Guide” menu. Choose one of them to start streaming on your device of preference.
Then proceed as you normally would and switch your television to the other live channel desired to be streamed. Now they will both be playing at the same time on two different screens which means you get to watch both channels at the same time. I think the benefit here is that you have full control over both – pause, rewind, etc.
It is time to Call for Your Cable Box and TV Inputs
The best approach is to use both your cable box and the integrated TV tuner for the best experience in dual-channel viewing. First, tune your cable box to one of the live channels you wish to watch. This channel will now play just like any other channel on your TV through the cable box input.
Then, use your TV’s remote and the source or input button to switch from the cable box input to the Antenna/TV input. From here you can surf through the various channels In simple words it lets you use only the digital tuner of the television. Choose the second of the two channels that you would like to see in the partnership.
Now both the cable box channel and the TV tuner channel should show on the screen at the same time – sort of like a picture-in-picture option. The downside to this method vs true PIP is the lack of screen switch or position-changing ability. However, on the positive side, there is not much to set up and all contents are viewable.
Learn More About Xfinity Cable Service You Could be Using
However, these options may not be the best if used for continuous or long-term multi-viewing as explained below. Another possible solution is to select a higher tier of Xfinity TV services that will allow you to use additional functions.
For instance, the Xfinity X1 has a multi-view option which is cloud DVR that enables users to watch four live programs at once on a single screen and each program has its own playback and recording options.
The cost of X1 packages is slightly higher per month than the cost of standard cable services. In addition to multi-view, the main privileges of upgrading include the ability to integrate with smart home/voice control devices, the availability of thousands more On Demand titles, personalized recommendations, Netflix integration, and much more.
Invest in Specialty Hardware/Software
If you want full control over a customized multi-viewing experience, then specialty software and hardware tailor-made for this purpose is available: If you want full control over a customized multi-viewing experience, then specialty software and hardware tailor-made for this purpose is available:
- Channel Master Stream Plus – A device for streaming channels with recording using apps such as Xfinity Stream. Around $150.
- Slingbox – This is an application that enables you to watch your home TV channels in real time from any device linked to the internet. Stream to multiple devices. It costs between $100-$300 depending on the model of the phone.
- KORTEL 1500 Set-Top Box – Enhanced digital decoder that allows parallel channel viewing. Around $450.
- Snapstream Firestorm, iVMS-4500, or StreamS Multiviewer – PC-based dual, triple, or quad-channel viewing and DVR recording software. $200-$400 price range.
The prices are, however, higher, but these dedicated options offer full control of channel mixing and recording without any limitation due to copyrights. The only thing you need to remember is that it works only as an addition to your current Xfinity service.
The Fourth Policy: Get Two Cable Boxes on One Account
Last of all, call Xfinity customer service and ask them if it is possible to add a second cable box to your account. This will allow you to have two physically separate cable boxes – each capable of tuning to its channel independently.
There will be an additional $5 per month for the second cable box, but having two cable boxes is truly the most convenient and direct way to have two channels in different rooms. You will now get full independent functionality as if you were two accounts but everything is billed together.
The only caveat is that some of the providers have a loophole that doesn’t allow the usage of the second cable box primarily to view another channel because of programming limitations. Simply explain to them that you require another one for a different part of your house.
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