What is the Xfinity X1 box?

X1 Wireless TV Boxes (Xi5 and Xi6) allow you to watch live TV through your in-home Xfinity network, without the need for a coaxial cable connection. Aside from the ability to watch TV over the in-home connection, X1 Wireless TV Boxes have the same functionality as other non-DVR X1 devices.

Do you need Xfinity X1 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.

Is X1 TV Box Free?

Your first Xfinity Flex streaming TV Box is included with your Xfinity Internet service. Each additional TV Box is just $5 per month.

What are the benefits of Xfinity X1?

With X1, you experience TV and Internet together like never before with advanced search, personalized recommendations, apps at home and on the go and the fastest in-home WiFi for all rooms, all devices, all the time. You can control almost all aspects of your TV with the Voice Remote.

How do I know if I have an Xfinity X1 box?

Access on your web browser. Sign in using your Xfinity ID and password. After you sign in, click the Devices tab. On this tab you can view the model number and MAC address of each X1 TV Box in your home.

Does Xfinity X1 cost more?

Xfinity X1

Each box costs an additional $7.50 a month. But if you don't need or want the X1's special features, you won't save money by choosing a standard HD TV box. They're also $7.50 a month for each box.

How do I get the X1 box from Comcast?

Go to and follow the on-screen prompts to order new equipment. (Note: Available to some customers.) Contact us to place an order, ask questions or schedule a professional installation. (Note: An additional fee may apply.)

How much is X1 monthly?

The Xfinity X1 set-top box costs $7.50 per month for your first box, and each additional TV box costs $7.50.

What does X1 TV include?

X1 brings together your live TV, sports, and music. Plus stream new episodes of your favorite NBC shows on Peacock the day after they premiere. And easily control it all with our award-winning Voice Remote. Watch The Office (now exclusive streaming on Peacock), Peacock originals, mega-hit movies, shows, and more.

What is the difference between Xfinity Flex and Xfinity X1?

Xfinity Flex is a streaming device and streaming service that's free to Xfinity internet customers. You don't subscribe to a channel package with Flex, and there is no DVR service. Xfinity X1 is the fancy DVR/receiver that comes with your Xfinity cable TV service.

What is XG1V4?

The Arris XG1V4 has been designed to provide a high-quality, integrated viewing experience for HD and On-Demand content. The interface of ArrisXG1V4 is user-friendly, which allows for easy use and does not compromise on performance or functionality. Smartphone apps can be used to monitor and control the interface.

Why is Xfinity charging me for Netflix?

If you are on a trial or promotion, your Netflix subscription will still appear on your statement, but will show a $0.00 charge. At the end of the trial or promotion, the charge will reflect the price of your Netflix subscription package.

What apps are included with Xfinity?

Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, Tubi, Xumo, Spotify, and Pandora use your Internet service and will count against any Xfinity data plan. Programming subject to change. Streaming content limited to the U.S.

Does a smart TV need a Comcast box?

No, you don't need a cable box or satellite dish to use a smart TV. You can just plug an antenna into the one or two HDMI ports on your smart TV, and you'll get pretty much all of the same channels you'd get from a cable box or satellite dish.

How do I stream Xfinity to my smart TV?

Samsung:

1. Make sure your Samsung Smart TV is connected to the internet.
2. Press the Smart Hub button on your Smart Control remote to go to the Samsung Home screen.
3. Scroll to and select Apps.
4. Select the Magnifying Glass icon.
5. Enter Xfinity Stream using the on-screen keyboard and select Done.

What is the cheapest Xfinity package?

What is the cheapest Xfinity package? At $30 per month, Choice Limited TV is the cheapest Xfinity cable TV plan. It's important to know that it's mainly local networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) and public access.

Do you get Netflix free with Xfinity?

No, Netflix is not free with Xfinity. You can just purchase the right package from Xfinity that includes a subscription to Netflix. Does Xfinity pay for Netflix? It is the customer that pays for the Netflix subscription which comes added into your Comcast billing.

Is Peacock free with Xfinity?

Peacock Premium is included for no additional cost for all Xfinity Flex customers and Xfinity X1 and video customers who have a subscription to Xfinity Internet or Digital Starter TV, or equivalent, or above. Peacock Premium has a $4.99/month value.

What is free with Xfinity?

Free TV on X1, Flex and Xfinity Stream all summer long

All summer long, Xfinity will offer preview weeks with free content from subscription video on demand services such as HBO Max, EPIX, History Vault, Hallmark Movies Now, Lifetime Movie Club, and more!

How much is Netflix per month with Xfinity?

Comcast will let non-Netflix subs sign up for the subscription VOD service directly through X1 on TV, including a one-month free trial for eligible consumers. Comcast customers will then be billed for Netflix at the standard rates ($9.99 per month for the most popular two-stream HD plan).

Why is Netflix charging me twice a month?

If you recently added a payment method to your account

If you recently added a payment method and see more than one charge on the same day, one of the charges is likely an authorization hold. Authorization holds are used to check that a payment method is good. Netflix never collects the authorization amount.

Does Hulu come with Xfinity?

Yes! Hulu is available on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex. X1 brings your live TV, streaming, and music together. Easily control it all with our award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote.

Is X1 box 4K?

4K UHD and 4K UHD/HDR viewing is currently available to Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex customers, and requires a compatible Xfinity TV Box and compatible 4K TV.

What X1 boxes are 4K?

Watching 4K content with Xfinity TV

4K HDR set top boxes are available for X1 (XG1v4 or Xi6) and Xfinity Flex (Xi6) customers (they must also have a 4K television and 4K-capable HDMI cord in order to watch 4K programming).