Channel no for HBO

Your channel lineup will depend on your location/zip code.  You should be able to get a channel list on the MyXfinity.com web site.  Is it possible you have filters turned on that are showing only SD, only HD, Out-of-home or some other restrictive list?  Have you tried using the Search button to have it look for HBO for you?

The national channel number for HBO is 1802. That should work most everywhere.

When I put 1802 into the remote the TV jumps to 1995 and the screen says that other set-top boxes in my home may need to be updated. No HBO.

My location is in Fremont, CA.

Thanks,

Gert

When I put 1802 into my remote it jumps to 1802 with a screen that says HBO HD subscription required.  What TV package do you have?  Mine is:

What type of cable box are you using? The fact that it doesn't seem to have the national numbers seems to imply it's not a full box but may be a small DTA? Or you are in a rare area that hasn't implemented it yet.

In Fremont, HBO HD should be on 801, and HBO SD should be on 551 (or 550 for the "eastern feed" where everything is on three hours earlier)

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@gert2013 wrote: When I put 1802 into the remote the TV jumps to 1995 ...

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What is the model number of the cable box?

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@BruceW wrote:

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@gert2013 wrote: When I put 1802 into the remote the TV jumps to 1995 ...

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What is the model number of the cable box?

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This is the box.

Thanks,

Gert

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@ThatDonGuy wrote:

In Fremont, HBO HD should be on 801, and HBO SD should be on 551 (or 550 for the "eastern feed" where everything is on three hours earlier)

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When I punch in 801 on the remote the TV jumps to 901 'Music Choice Hit LIst' and music starts to play (no TV)

When I punch in 551 on the remote the TV jumps to 599 'XFINITY Latino'.

Best,

Gert

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@gert2013 wrote: ... This is the box. ...

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I can't say for sure without a model number, but that looks like a "TV Adapter". Adapters can't tune premium channels like HBO. You'd need to replace it with what they are now calling a "TV box". See https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/difference-between-cable-box-and-digital-adapter. You can swap it at a Service Center or Xfinity Store if one is nearby (check locations and hours at https://www.xfinity.com/support/service-center-locations/), or, for a fee, have Comcast swap it out for you.

The model number should be on the label, probably on the bottom or back of the box.

@Comcast_Support  any help from support here?

That looks like an HD DTA. DTA's are basic boxes and do not support premium channels or OnDemand. In this picture, note the 'uDTA-P' in the lower-right corner.

Thanks to all contributors!

I believe my question is answered. Not sure if I'll decided to go through the hassle of replacing hardware / wiring / remotes or just abandon the extra channel.

Thanks,

Gert

Gert, you might check with customer service at 800-COMCAST or 800-XFINITY about replacing your ‘TV Box’. There may be little or no hassle and maybe no charge to replace it, depending on your TV package. HBO might not be the only thing you’re missing out on.