***Updated 5/5/2026*** Help secure your devices, your personal information, and your family against online threats with easy-to-use internet security tips. Security tips Social engineering Social engineering is the use of deception and manipulation of human behavior to influence you into divulging c

***Updated 8/13/2026*** In this article, you can learn how to turn CC on or off on 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." Ac

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​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

***Updated 8/6/2026*** The Xfinity Stream app is available on most Roku devices. For supported versions, see Xfinity Stream app minimum system requirements. Note: You can’t use the Xfinity Stream app on Roku prior to installation of your Xfinity Internet and Xfinity TV services. Requirements Devices

***Updated 7/6/2026***​ ​ ​Catch out-of-market games with MLB Extra Innings. Get live scores and advanced stats right on your TV with Xfinity X1 along with access to MLB.TV to stream every out-of-market game live or On Demand on your favorite devices. What you'll need You'll need the following to pu

***Updated 8/12/2026*** 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 y

Need to link, unlink or switch between your accounts? You can use your Xfinity ID to manage multiple accounts through xfinity.com online. Linking enables you to use one Xfinity ID to manage multiple Xfinity accounts/addresses. Link accounts Link your Xfinity ID to an account You can link your Xfinit

***Updated 5/24/2026*** 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 t

What's the Xfinity Stream app? Turn any compatible device into a personal TV with Xfinity Stream — included at no additional charge with your Xfinity service. Xfinity TV customers can: Enjoy your full TV subscription in the home.Out of the home, stream more than 250 live channels including news and

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

***Updated 8/12/2026*** The Netflix app is available on Xfinity X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Xfinity Flex! To access content on the Netflix app, you’ll need: A compatible X1 TV Box (RNG150 and Pace XG1v1 models are not supported), Xumo Stream Box, or a Flex streaming TV Box. Xfinity Flex is no longer av

***Updated 7/13/2026*** 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 d

***Updated 8/12/2026*** 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

***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

***Updated 5/5/2026*** Xfinity Advanced Security gives you a smarter and more personalized way to protect your network. It helps keep your connected devices, like computers, phones, cameras, and smart thermostats, safe. Advanced Security comes at no extra cost when you have Xfinity Internet and rent

***Updated 8/12/2026*** 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 lim

***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 ​​

With Xfinity Voice, it's easy to make international phone calls with your home phone to over 200 countries. Make an international phone call For international calls outside of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP): Dial 011.Enter the country code.Dial the number. Note: Dial 0 or 00 for help conne

***Updated 6/25/2026*** This article lists the steps to pair or activate your CableCARD. For more information and FAQs about CableCARDs, learn about CableCARDs. For details on how you can get a CableCARD to activate your Xfinity TV service on CableCARD-compatible retail devices, read about obtaining