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Xfinity 4k - XG1v4 Cable Box Availability
Called Xfinity and asked about the availability of XG1v4 cable boxes at my location (WA state), which has the capability to stream 4k content through Netflix. Was assured, with repeated confirmations, that they were available to the local service store, would just have to bring in my existing cable box and exchange it. Bought a nice LG OLED TV, upgraded my Netflix account to receive Ultra HD, and took my box down to the local service center for exchange, per customer service direction. You can probably guess what happened next - "sorry, we don't have any 4k boxes, don't know when we will". Anyone else been misled by the Xfinity garbage customer service? Went online to see what lies they convey on their website regarding this matter, and found this: https://www.xfinity.com/support/cable-tv/uhd-4k-faqs/ More misleading BS. Wanted to warn anyone else potentially in the same situation as myself not to believe anything you are told or read about the availability of XG1v4 boxes; go to your service center first to confirm.
David2279
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drbrake
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I posted to enable pm feature
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Aprilbell8601
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RedWemb
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Posting to enable PM function.
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Zminator15
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Posting to enable PM functionality
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cmillard11
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Is it possible to get a self install kit for the XG1v4? One of the forums said to make a post requesting it.
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DozHewson1
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Not ordering one presently; after all, I've just purchased my FIRST EVER FHD TV.
But I've questions about this box/subsequent boxes: (1) Do these boxes have HDMI/ARC ports?
(2) If not, will future boxes have them? (3) Do Digital set-top boxes even NEED HDMI/ARC ports?
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lesmikesell
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ARC (audio return channel) is only useful between a TV and receiver or sound bar. This allows a single HDMI connection from the receiver to the TV that can both deliver video to the TV and carry audio generated from TV apps or other TV inputs back to the receiver.
It is not needed on set top boxes - all HDMI outputs will carry both video and audio in the same direction - ARC is just for the odd case of needing the reverse channel between your TV and external speaker system if you use one.
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Steve181
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Hi ComcastElla,
I just PM'd you regarding exchanging for a 4K DVR.
Thank You !!
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Rustyben
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you may want to pm @Comcast_Support instead. I believe that the person you PM'd is not in that department anymore.
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Steve181
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Thanks very much for telling me, I really appreciate it !!
I didn't notice the date from comcastells's post.
PM just sent to them.
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Jmsalt1
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If I sign up for X1 now and request a Self Install Kit do I get the XG1v4 now automatically? If not, can I request one? I saw a post from back in April saying you could request on but maybe they are standard issue now that a little time has passed?
Thanks!
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Jmsalt1
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Thanks! Comcast employees, can you weigh in?
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CCAndrew
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Jmsalt1
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Ok, thanks!
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