Xfinity Streaming Channels & Services

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How do third-party streaming apps work?

General Entertainment

Sports Streaming

Movies & Purchases

Music & Audio

Quick Answers 

What streaming channels and services are available through Xfinity? Streaming channels include Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+, YouTube, ESPN, Disney+, MLB Extra Innings, Movies Anywhere, iHeartRadio, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and more. For full listing see here 

How do I activate a streaming channel on Xfinity? Most channels can be activated through their app by following these instructions: press the Xfinity button → Apps → select the app tile (or say the app name into your Voice Remote) → sign in or sign up. Streaming channels can also be activated online at xfinity.com/yoursubscriptions. For detailed activation steps and common troubleshooting, visit our Streaming Apps and Activation guide. 

Where can I learn about Peacock? Peacock activation, eligibility, account linking, troubleshooting, and subscription details can be found in this article.   

How do third-party streaming apps work? 

What You Need To Know 

• X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Xumo from Xfinity put your favorite streaming apps right on your TV. 

• Most channels can be activated through their app by following these instructions: Xfinity button → Apps → app tile (or use your Voice Remote). 

• Sign in with your existing account, sign up on the device, or link your Xfinity-billed subscription. 

• Some apps require a separate subscription, but some are included with certain Xfinity packages. 

Accessing most apps 

For most third-party apps on Xfinity hardware, the steps are the same: 

1. Press the Xfinity button on your remote. 
2. Select Apps from the Home screen. 
3. Navigate to the app tile and select it. 
4. Or use your Xfinity Voice Remote: press and hold the microphone button and say the app name (e.g., "Watch Netflix," "Watch Hulu," "Open iHeartRadio")  
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to sign in or sign up. 

Common sign-in methods: Most apps offer "Log in" (use your existing account credentials) or "Sign up now" (create a new account directly on the device).  

For the Xumo Stream Box, the navigation differs slightly: navigate to the Apps row on the Home screen (press down on the XR100 remote's directional pad) → select Apps (View all) → scroll to the app tile. 

General Entertainment 

Netflix 

What it is: A leading streaming service with original series, movies, and a large on-demand library. 

Where it works: Xfinity X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Xfinity Flex. (RNG150 and Pace XG1v1 are not supported.)  

Hulu 

What it is: A streaming service with on-demand TV, movies, and (with Hulu + Live TV) live channels. 

Where it works: Compatible X1 TV Box (RNG150 and Pace XG1v1 not supported) or Xumo Stream Box.  

Max 

What it is: The streaming home for HBO series, Warner Bros. movies, and Max Originals. 

Where it works: X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Flex. 

Paramount+ 

What it is: A streaming service with Paramount movies, shows, live sports, and news. 

Where it works: X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Flex. Requires a Paramount+ subscription. 

YouTube 

What it is: The video-sharing platform with user-generated content, music videos, and more. 

Where it works: X1 TV Box (excludes RNG150s). 

Peacock 

What it is: NBCUniversal's streaming service, deeply integrated with Xfinity. 

Where it works: X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Xumo from Xfinity. Also available on the Xfinity Stream app/portal and supported partner devices. 

Note: Peacock activation, eligibility, account linking, troubleshooting, and subscription details are covered in a dedicated Peacock Knowledge Base article. Find more info for everything Peacock in this article. 

Amazon Prime Video and more 

X1 also supports Amazon Prime Video and additional apps — all accessible through the X1 apps menu on your TV. 

Sports Streaming 

ESPN app 

What it is: ESPN original content and shows, plus live and On Demand content from ESPN networks. 

Where it works: Compatible X1 TV Box or Xumo Stream Box. Not compatible with RNG150, Pace Xi3, Samsung XG2v2, and Arris and Pace XG1v1 X1 TV Boxes. 

What you get: Content is limited without ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. 

Disney+ and Hulu (bundled) 

What it is: Disney-owned apps (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN) are often tied together. 

Where it works: X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Flex. 

MLB Extra Innings 

What it is: An out-of-market baseball package that includes MLB.TV access. 

Where it works: X1 (requires Limited Basic TV, eligible X1 TV Box — RNG150 not eligible — and HD Service). Not available on Xumo Stream Box — Xumo customers subscribe directly to MLB.TV at mlb.com. 

Sports blackout information 

What it is: Blackouts occur when teams and leagues prohibit certain games from being shown on specific channels, usually due to ticket sales or because the game is carried on another channel. 

Where it applies: Packages including MLB Extra Innings, NBA Zone and NHL Center Ice — games subject to blackout are those also carried by a regional cable or local network. 

What to know: 

• In larger markets, simultaneous games may air on part-time overflow channels when there are more games than available channels. 

• To find a game: check your on-screen guide, visit team/league websites, or say "Sports" into your Xfinity Voice Remote to open the X1 Sports app. 

Movies & Purchases 

Movies Anywhere 

What it is: A service that lets you watch movies purchased from multiple retailers (iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, Fandango, Amazon, Verizon Fios, DirecTV, and Xfinity) on a single shared library. 

Where it works: X1 and non-X1 TV Boxes, Xfinity Flex streaming TV Boxes, and the Xfinity Stream app or portal. 

Music & Audio 

iHeartRadio 

What it is: Listen to artist radio and 800+ live radio stations across genres. 

Where it works: X1, Xumo Stream Box, and Xumo from Xfinity.