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Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 6:00 AM

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IP Cable Box

I see there are a number of IP cable boxes now available. I was wondering if/when xFinity plans to go with a more modern device?

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5 years ago

What’s wrong with the present boxes? Flex boxes are recently added to the lineup

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While this didn't answer my question, there are several reasons. I use my iPad as a single remote for my ten AV devices. With the exception of the xFinity cable box, all the others are IP controllable. In order to control the cable box, I need an IP to IR converter device. This adds a complication to my setup. Having IP compatibility,  would allows more automation, as one can write code to control things.

 

Does anyone know the answer to my original question?

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5 years ago

RobertY,

Thank you for your reply.

Interesting. I think that's the same box I have - an XG1v4.

It has a port, but IP is not enabled. Presumably then, with FLEX, it is enabled.

Something to explore.

Thanks again.

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Found out that, as an existing customer, I'm not eligible. Hmmmm. 

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