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How to watch videos on Xfinity Stream app
If
you need to add another Xfinity TV to your home but don’t want to order another
set-top box, you have a few options. The Xfinity Stream app is available in
beta on Roku devices, as well as some Samsung and LG smart TVs, though you must
be connected to your home Xfinity Internet to use it. The app isn’t available
on Apple TV or Fire TV, but if you’re using a PC, you can use screen sharing to
get Xfinity on your TV in a pinch. Here’s how to set it up. xfinity.com/authorize is helpful for
activate xfinity on TV and other Devices.
Products used in this guide
Entry-Level
Roku Streaming: Roku Express HD ($ 24 at Amazon)
Add
Streaming and Better Audio: Roku Smart Soundbar ($ 169 at Amazon)
How to watch TV in the Xfinity Stream app.
The
Xfinity Stream Beta App is available on Roku devices, as well as many Samsung
and LG smart TVs.
Download
the app by searching for Xfinity Stream on your device.
Make
sure your device is connected to your Xfinity Internet.
Open
the app and select Sign up.
Use
another device, such as a phone or PC, for activation code at www.xfinity.com/authorize
Use
your remote control to select the content you want to watch. Live TV
channels can be found in the Live TV section.
One
thing to keep in mind is that this app is only designed to be used in your
home. If you were planning on using your streaming device at someone else’s
house or taking it on vacation, you’re out of luck.
When
you’re out and about, you’ll need to stream via a web browser or use a phone or
tablet with the Xfinity Stream App (also available on iOS and Amazon).
Fire TV and Apple TV.
The
Xfinity Stream app is not available natively on Fire TV or Apple TV.
Some
people have been able to activate and use an APK downloaded from the Xfinity Stream app on Fire TV devices.
This requires installing unauthorized Android apps and emulating the tablet or
phone environment on your device. It is not known how long it will work or if
the apps you download from outside of an official app store are completely
safe, so it is not recommended.
One
of the most reliable ways to bring your Xfinity service to a TV is to use a PC.
This can be done by using a direct connection with something like an HDMI cable
or by sharing your screen with your device. You will need a Mac to share your
screen with your Apple TV. Google Chrome can be used to easily cast a web
browser tab to your TV, although in my experience the audio and video quality
can be highly variable even with a solid connection.
Sharing
your screen from an Android or iOS device will stop your Xfinity streaming and
display an error message.
The
Xfinity Stream app is designed to bring your Xfinity service to more TVs in
your home with Roku hardware or Samsung and LG smart TVs. If you want to take
your service on the go, you will need to use a phone, tablet, or PC to watch.
Android and iOS apps do not allow the use of an external monitor or TV, but
streaming on a PC can still be displayed on a TV.
Stream
at home with a Roku device. Watch on your phone or tablet with the Xfinity
Stream app.
Using
one of the best Fire TV Stick VPNs can also help you access content that is not
available in your local area.
If
you need to add another Xfinity TV to your home but don’t want to order another
set-top box, you have a few options. The Xfinity Stream app is available in
beta on Roku devices, as well as some Samsung and LG smart TVs, though you must
be connected to your home Xfinity Internet to use it. The app isn’t available
on Apple TV or Fire TV, but if you’re using a PC, you can use screen sharing to
get Xfinity on your TV in a pinch. Here’s how to set it up. xfinity.com/authorize is helpful for
activate xfinity on TV and other Devices.
Products used in this guide
Entry-Level
Roku Streaming: Roku Express HD ($ 24 at Amazon)
Add
Streaming and Better Audio: Roku Smart Soundbar ($ 169 at Amazon)
How to watch TV in the Xfinity Stream app.
The
Xfinity Stream Beta App is available on Roku devices, as well as many Samsung
and LG smart TVs.
Download
the app by searching for Xfinity Stream on your device.
Make
sure your device is connected to your Xfinity Internet.
Open
the app and select Sign up.
Use
another device, such as a phone or PC, for activation code at www.xfinity.com/authorize
Use
your remote control to select the content you want to watch. Live TV
channels can be found in the Live TV section.
One
thing to keep in mind is that this app is only designed to be used in your
home. If you were planning on using your streaming device at someone else’s
house or taking it on vacation, you’re out of luck.
When
you’re out and about, you’ll need to stream via a web browser or use a phone or
tablet with the Xfinity Stream App (also available on iOS and Amazon).
Fire TV and Apple TV.
The
Xfinity Stream app is not available natively on Fire TV or Apple TV.
Some
people have been able to activate and use an APK downloaded from the Xfinity Stream app on Fire TV devices.
This requires installing unauthorized Android apps and emulating the tablet or
phone environment on your device. It is not known how long it will work or if
the apps you download from outside of an official app store are completely
safe, so it is not recommended.
One
of the most reliable ways to bring your Xfinity service to a TV is to use a PC.
This can be done by using a direct connection with something like an HDMI cable
or by sharing your screen with your device. You will need a Mac to share your
screen with your Apple TV. Google Chrome can be used to easily cast a web
browser tab to your TV, although in my experience the audio and video quality
can be highly variable even with a solid connection.
Sharing
your screen from an Android or iOS device will stop your Xfinity streaming and
display an error message.
The
Xfinity Stream app is designed to bring your Xfinity service to more TVs in
your home with Roku hardware or Samsung and LG smart TVs. If you want to take
your service on the go, you will need to use a phone, tablet, or PC to watch.
Android and iOS apps do not allow the use of an external monitor or TV, but
streaming on a PC can still be displayed on a TV.
Stream
at home with a Roku device. Watch on your phone or tablet with the Xfinity
Stream app.
Using
one of the best Fire TV Stick VPNs can also help you access content that is not
available in your local area.