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Friday, May 9th, 2025 11:01 AM

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 Hello I was wondering if you can talk through the camera app if away from home

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30 days ago

 

user_49e681 Great question, yes, if you have a compatible Xfinity Camera and the latest version of the Xfinity app installed on your smartphone, you can talk through the camera to anyone within its range, even when you are away from home. This feature is called two-way audio.
 

Here's how it works:

  1. Enable Camera Sound: In the Xfinity app, you need to turn on the "Camera Sound" setting for the desired camera. This will also require you to grant the Xfinity app access to your phone's microphone.  
     
  2. Access Live Video: Open the Xfinity app, go to the "Security" tab, and select the thumbnail of your camera to view the live video feed. 
     
  3. Use the "Talk" Button: On the live video screen, you will find a "Talk" button. Tap and hold this button to speak through the camera's speaker. Release the button to hear any response from the other end.

To enable two-way audio on Xfinity Cameras using the Xfinity app, follow these steps:

  1. Download and log into the Xfinity app.
  2. Select the Security tab and choose your camera.
  3. Tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
  4. Select Camera Sound and toggle the On/Off switch to turn on sound.
  5. Return to the camera screen and select Talk.
  6. Allow microphone access when prompted.

Repeat these steps for each compatible camera. Note that two-way audio is only available on the latest Xfinity Camera (xCam2) and the latest app version.  Turn on camera sound and use two-way audio for Xfinity Cameras in the Xfinity app

 

Please reach out if you have any questions about this process/setup.

 

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8 days ago

The talk button is not available on all my customers cameras any ideas the app has been uninstalled reinstalled the app is up to date. And the security tab is now the home tab any ideas how to fix customers device is also a Samsung android 

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I am having same issue

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Having the same issue.  Talk button and Live button are gone on both our phones.  One is a Samsung, one is a Motorola!  This is a feature that sold us to go with these newer cameras.  It's worked for the last couple years but seems to have disappeared in our last update.  Xfinity NEEDS to fix this!

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Hey there, user_4sphno, thanks for reaching out through Xfinity Forums. We would be happy to help with this issue. What model of camera are you currently using? Is the app up to date?

 

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user_2de546 Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us here on our Xfinity Forums. I understand how frustrating this must be. I know I check my cameras pretty frequently with 3 kids at home. It's important to me that you be able to use your cameras. I'd like to do some app specific troubleshooting if you are missing buttons. Please send us a DM to Xfinity Support with your full name and address to get started. 

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6 days ago

Not anymore. They took it way with newest update. They are trying to dope people into buying a new cam i guess. 

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