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Saturday, April 25th, 2026 4:00 PM

TV’s audio and video freezes

The service on both of my TV’s have the following issues:  Sometimes both the audio and video freezes for 15 to 30 seconds And then resumes without any interruption in the program and other times just the audio mutes for the same amount of time and then resumes without with live audio. I have unplugged both tv boxes for several hours before reconnecting them, had xfinity send a signal to my boxes and cleared the cache on my tv boxes but the problem still continues. My cable connections are good. I need xfinity to investigate and fix this issue. Thank you.

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7 days ago

 

 

Hi there! Thanks for reaching out and for already trying those steps, that really helps narrow things down.

 

What you’re describing, the audio and video freezing for 15–30 seconds and then catching back up, or audio dropping out and returning live, is typically tied to a signal or box communication issue, even if everything looks fine on the surface.

 

Since you’ve already rebooted the boxes, had signals sent, and checked connections, here are a few additional things to try:

First, if you have more than one TV box, check if both boxes are experiencing the issue at the exact same time. If they are, that points more toward a signal issue coming into the home. If not, it could be isolated to a specific box.

 

Next, take a look at the coax connections again, but this time make sure they’re finger-tight at both the wall plate and the back of each box. Even a slightly loose connection can cause intermittent freezing like this.

 

If you’re using any splitters, try temporarily bypassing them (if possible) and connecting one box directly to the main line to see if the issue improves.

 

Also, if your boxes are connected over WiFi (for X1 wireless boxes), try moving them a bit closer to the gateway or testing a wired connection if available, as drops in connection can cause similar behavior.

 

If this continues after those steps, we’ll want to take a closer look at the signal levels on the account and likely get a technician out to check the line and equipment, as this isn’t expected behavior.

 

Let us know what you find after trying those steps, we’ll stick with you and get this resolved 👍

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11 hours ago

I  am having  the same problem!

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user_bb311e Good morning! Thank you for reaching out to our Xfinity Forums regarding your TV services. I know that can be frustrating when you are trying to enjoy your services. I'm happy to help today. Before we dive in, can you please share any troubleshooting steps you have already tried, along with if this is hapening with live TV or OnDemand? 

 

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10 hours ago

I am having the same problem also

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Hi there and welcome to Comcast @charbill815. Thank you so much for reaching out to us here on our Forums page. We are sorry to hear that you are having troubles with your audio and TV picture. You are in the right place and we are happy to assist you today. Please send us a direct chat message with your full name and complete service address to “Xfinity Support”. To do so, click on the chat icon located at the top right of this forums page.
Here's the detailed steps to direct message us: 
 • Click "Sign In" if necessary
 • Click the "Direct Message” icon (upper right corner of this page)
 • Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
 • Type "Xfinity Support" in the to line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
 • Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
 • Press Enter to send your message

Let me know if you have any questions.

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