What's the difference between an X1 Purchase PIN and Locks PIN? This article provides a better understanding of how parental controls work, including the difference between a Locks PIN and a Purchase PIN for the Xfinity X1. Parental controls Parental controls allow you to limit the content viewable

***Updated 4/28/2026*** Choosing either POP or IMAP can affect how you access and manage your email. Note: To learn more about using third-party email clients (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, etc.) to access your Comcast.net email address, please see Enable/Disable Third-Party Client Access

Learn how to replace the batteries in your Xfinity Home devices. When some devices' batteries begin to expire, a low-battery alert displays on: The Xfinity Home app and your touchscreen if you subscribe to Xfinity Home Pro Protection.The Xfinity app if you subscribe to Xfinity Home Self Protection.

***Updated 5/5/2026*** Typically, two pieces of equipment are required to connect to the internet and the WiFi network in your home: A modem connects your home to an Internet Service Provider's (e.g., Comcast's) network.A router connects your wired and wireless devices to your modem. The Xfinity Wir

This article provides an overview of the YouTube app on Xfinity X1. Eligibility To use the YouTube app on X1, you'll need: Xfinity Internet serviceA compatible X1 TV Box (excludes RNG150s) Access and use the YouTube app To access the YouTube app, press the xfinity button on your remote control and n

Follow the troubleshooting tips below if you experience issues with your Xfinity Internet or WiFi connection. Using the Xfinity app from your mobile device, the Xfinity Assistant, or accessing xfinity.com from your computer provides the same troubleshooting a customer service agent does, but without

Find out more about buying and using your own internet equipment (cable modem/gateway) instead of renting an Xfinity Wireless Gateway. Keep in mind there are advantages to using an Xfinity Wireless Gateway, including access to value-added services such as xFi — our WiFi management platform — and usa

In this article, you can learn how to turn CC on or off on X1 and non-X1. Turn CC on or off using the Xfinity Voice Remote CC can now be turned on or off using the Xfinity Voice Remote. Press and hold the microphone (Mic) button, and say "closed captions on" or "closed captions off." Acquaint yourse

​Question​ ​ ​ ​How do I forward my email message to a text message on my XFINITY Mobile phone?​ ​ ​ ​Answer​ ​***Created by our Community***​ ​ ​ ​There are two ways to text an email to Xfinity phones besides plain old phone number texting.​ ​ ​ ​using: "[phone number]@​​vtext.com​​" works for stra

Starting Tuesday, April 27, 2021 and continuing through Monday, May 3, 2021, the biggest week in television history is back! Watch the best shows and movies from HBO Max, Showtime, Starz, Hulu, Epix, AMC+ and more! Xfinity customers can watch thousands of episodes and hundreds of movies on demand fr

***Updated 5/4/2026*** ​ Question​ ​ ​ ​How do I log into my Xfinity modem so I can manage my home network?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Answer​ ​ ​ ​***Created by our​​ ​​Community Users***​ ​ ​​ ​​With a computer, phone, or tablet that’s connected to your network, open a web browser and go to the Admin Tool at ​​

The purpose of this document is meant to be a reference to IR (infrared) receiver locations on the lineup of XFINITY X1 Set-Top Boxes. Each type of STB will be listed with a picture of the device, a yellow marker indicating where the IR receiver is, and a brief description of the device along with i

If you have multiple Xfinity X1 TV Boxes in your home, you most likely have a DVR and one or more non-DVR TV Boxes. This article lists the different models of TV Boxes that you may have, including the XG1, XG2, XG1v3, XG1v4, RNG150N, and XiD. Notes: While you may have these devices in your home, it

Sometimes it can be hard to remember your WiFi network name (aka SSID) and password, so we made it easy to see and change them from a few places. Before you begin, remember that: These instructions are specifically for rented Xfinity Gateways only.Xfinity Gateways broadcast two or three wireless sig