***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

​***Created by our​​ ​​Community Users***​ ​ ​ ​If you receive mail that purports to be from Comcast telling you (the following are only a few of the things these emails will tell you)​ ​ ​ ​1​​) Your account has been blocked​ ​2​​) There has been unusual activity on your account​ ​3​​) To update yo

***Updated 9/2/2026*** Xfinity offers two-step verification to give an extra layer of security and an easier sign-in experience. You can download it on Apple and Android phones. The Xfinity app tells you when someone tries to use your Xfinity ID and password to sign in to your account either online

***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

***Updated 8/11/2026*** With an X1 Wireless TV Box (XiOne, Xi5, and Xi6), you can watch live TV through your in-home Xfinity network without a coaxial cable connection. X1 Wireless TV Boxes also have the same functionality as other non-DVR X1 devices. For more information on Xumo Stream Box from Xfi

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

***Updated 5/20/2026*** This article provides details on the device personalization and control features available with the Xfinity app. For more information about the Xfinity app, see our Xfinity app overview article.For troubleshooting tips, see troubleshooting WiFi connectivity.For information on

***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

***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

Let's activate your new Xfinity Internet/Xfinity Voice service if you rent an Xfinity Gateway! If you don’t need instructions and are ready to act now, simply go to the Xfinity app on your Apple or Android device to get started. Remember: The xFi Fiber Gateway is only available through professional

***Updated 8/13/2026*** Learn about audio description with Xfinity. What is audio description? Audio description plays descriptions of what’s on the screen during some TV programs. This includes actions, facial expressions, costumes, or scene changes. It makes television programs, feature films, and

​***Created by our ​​ Community Experts​​***​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​If you are experiencing any problems with your Comcast internet connection, the suggestions below may provide some assistance with identifying and potentially resolving the issue. If you are still experiencing any connection issues after followi

***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 ​​

***Updated 9/1/2026*** Need to link, unlink or switch between your accounts? You can use your Xfinity ID to manage more than one account through xfinity.com. Linking lets you use one Xfinity ID to manage more than one house. Link an account If you don’t need steps on linking accounts, then sign in w

​ ​***Updated 9/2/2026*** ​***Created by our ​​ Community Experts​​***​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​ ​​You can find out more about Comcast's usage plans (data caps) here: ​​https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/data-usage-plan/​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​This guide is meant to help you understand some basics about data usage. ​

***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 9/2/2026*** ***Created by our Community Experts*** If your Services are subject to a minimum term agreement, and you terminate all or any portion of the Services under the minimum term agreement before the end of the minimum term, you may be charged an early termination fee. Review your m

***Updated 8/30/2026*** 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]@​​vtex

***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