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

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

​***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 6/29/2026*** Watch your favorite Hulu content directly on your Xfinity X1 or Xumo Stream Box devices! To access the Hulu app, you’ll need: A compatible X1 TV Box (RNG150 and Pace XG1v1 models aren’t supported) or Xumo Stream Box.Xfinity Internet (any level of service).A Hulu subscription.

***Updated 6/29/2026*** Xfinity is your home for the most live sports, giving you access to the sports you love when and where you want. As an Xfinity TV customer, you can enjoy more sports your way — live in HD on your TV, streaming online and even through Xfinity On Demand. It's important to remem

With Xfinity Mobile's Phone Finder feature, you can locate a misplaced Xfinity Mobile phone in your home with just the sound of your voice. There is no setup or app installation required — all Xfinity Mobile phones are configured for Phone Finder to work out of the box. Voice commands to find your p

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 Xfinity Flex streaming TV Boxes, see what's Xfi

***Created by our Community*** GSM-1 Error Message: "Unable to retrieve DiscoveryConfiguration object, failed to retrieve scan configuration from AVSDB"Explanation: AVSDB is an external database that holds all information for autodiscovery to complete. Error means that the Cardio server coud not rea

***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

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

***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 minimum term agreement f

***Updated 5/4/2026*** A home network is a group of devices — such as computers, game systems, printers, and mobile devices — that connect to the internet and each other. Home networks connect in two ways: A wired network, which connects devices like printers and scanners with cablesA wireless netwo

​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 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

​ ​​Question:​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​I need to put my account on a hold as I will be away for an extended period of time. How do I know if I am eligible for a hold? If I am eligible, how do I set it up?​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​ ​​Answer:​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​ Xfinity makes it easy to put your services on hold Stay Connected to you

***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

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.

Download and Install the Xfinity Home App The Xfinity Home app is available for Apple (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) and Android (phone or tablet) devices. What You'll Need Xfinity ID and passwordApple (iOS 11+) or Android (OS 6+) device Installing the App Access the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (

***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 ​​

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