What Is Xfinity Stream?
Xfinity Stream is a live TV and on-demand streaming service from Comcast that enables people with Xfinity internet subscriptions to view live television programs and thousands of other shows and movies on different devices. Xfinity Stream combines live, on-demand, and DVR content for Xfinity Internet customers into one simple experience.
How do I use the Xfinity Stream app?
Xfinity Stream is an online streaming platform, this means it gets data from the internet and plays this on your home network as opposed to through a cable box system. Xfinity Stream is designed as a companion app to your Xfinity internet subscription, so as long as you have that, you can watch content on several supported devices, both at home and away.
To access Xfinity Stream, you only require a mobile device, smart TV, or any streaming device, and of course, an internet connection. Then click login and use your Xfinity ID and password to enter the platform. The service consists of access to the channels you pay for as part of a conventional Xfinity TV package, as well as access to on-demand programming for free.
Supported Devices
Some of the devices compatible with Xfinity Stream include
- Mobile devices that run on iOS and Android operating systems
- Apple TV
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
- Samsung & LG smart TVs
- Xfinity Flexbox
- Xfinity X1 box
It can be downloaded on portable devices and streaming players and accessed as an interface on newer Xfinity digital video recorders. Xfinity Stream is currently incompatible with game consoles.
Features and Content Library
Key features of Xfinity Stream include: Key features of Xfinity Stream include:
Live TV Streaming – Watch programs in real time that are broadcast on channels available with your Xfinity TV package. This includes local broadcast stations, sporting channels, news channels, children’s channels, and so on.
On-Demand Library – There are thousands of shows, movies, and kids' programs that can be watched on demand. Xfinity has access to current season episodes, all episodes of the previous season, as well as shows created exclusively for Xfinity.
Cloud DVR – Record live TV like you would with a cable box DVR. The recordings are then saved to the cloud so that they can be accessed from any location. It features options for recording single episodes or entire series.
TV Everywhere Apps – TV apps that can be authenticated with Xfinity Stream credentials include WatchESPN, FOX NOW, AMC, and others based on the consumer’s TV package. This means you can get much more content from the supporting streaming services.
Resume Shows – Watch your shows from where you left off watching them. The continuing watching option enables you to pick up from where you left off on another device.
Another significant benefit of Xfinity Stream is that it offers all this content and features for free for customers with Xfinity Internet with a TV package. Besides a regular subscription, you have to pay no extra cost to use this service or the cloud DVR option.
Supported Plans
Cable channels are only available through live streaming if you have an Xfinity TV package eligible for this service. This includes:
- Xfinity Digital Starter
- Xfinity Preferred
- Xfinity Premier
- Any other Xfinity TV package is cheaper than this package and the inclusion of premium channels does not justify the increased price.
If you have TV as part of your Xfinity internet package, then you have full access and use of the Xfinity Stream app with live and full on-demand programming. , the internet-only customers of Xfinity can still enjoy some on-demand shows, movies, and originals but without any live streaming option.
Why Choose Xfinity Stream?
Some of the key benefits of Xfinity Stream include
- The idea is that there is one place to watch the programs live, recorded, and the programs that are on-demand.
- Seamless, effortless, and natural on any device or screen
- There is no need for people to have cable boxes on every television they own.
- Watch your favorite shows anywhere and anytime there is availability of internet connection.
- Live TV can be paused and channels rewound
- This should help you record your favorite shows to the cloud DVR.
- Huge lists of free concerts, films, and episodes you can stream online for a few hours or non-stop.
- Pricing feature WatchTV everywhere app access included
This is something that Xfinity Stream offers cable subscribers: incredible flexibility in terms of how they consume content. For those who wish to eliminate the need for individual cable boxes but retain most of the cable experience in one application, Xfinity Stream consolidates streaming options with digital cable packages all in one place.
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