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Friday, September 5th, 2025 12:07 PM

Xfi Pods

I have two (2) Xfi pods that were working prior to the gateway replacements.  Mind you we had the gateway replaced twice in the matter of a week or so.  I’m no expert but it seems very odd that both Xfi pods would go out at the same time considering both were working fine prior to the gateway replacements.  I have left the Xfi pods unplugged for days, but they still don’t show on the Xfinity app and won’t connect.   I purchased one Xfi pod a couple of years back, but the other Xfi pod was provided just in June or July.  Again, the Xfi pods attempt to connect but the app reaches a point where it states something did not go as planned. I either get Exit or Try Again

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3 months ago

Try this solution, please:

To factory reset an Xfinity xFi Pod, use the Xfinity app to remove the Pod from your account, then locate the small, pinhole reset button on the bottom or side of the Pod, and press and hold it with a paperclip for about 10 seconds until the LED light blinks, indicating a successful reset.

Steps to Factory Reset an XFi Pod:

 

    Open the Xfinity App: Sign in to the Xfinity app on your mobile device.

 

Go to WiFi Equipment: Navigate to the WiFi section and select "View WiFi equipment".

Select the Pod: Choose the specific WiFi Boost Pod you wish to reset.

Go to Device Details: Scroll down to the "Device details" option.

Remove the Pod: Select "Remove Pod" to disconnect it from your network.

Find the Reset Button: Locate the small, pinhole reset button on the Pod.

Perform the Reset: Insert a paperclip into the pinhole and press and hold the button for approximately 10 seconds.

Confirm Reset: The LED light on the Pod will blink, signaling that the reset is complete.

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The pods DO NOT show in the Xfinity app. So there is no way that I can remove from the network/account. In addition there is no reset on the pods.  I have used a paper clip and gone around the pods completely. There is no reset. Thanks for your input though 

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3 months ago

user_675df2 Can you please send us a DM. You can start by clicking the chat icon located in the top right corner of your forums' page when signed in. Once there, you can direct your messages to "Xfinity Support." Please add your full name and service address to help us locate your account. Let me know if you have any questions. 

 

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I bought 3 used Xfi Pods and I have the XB8 Modem/gateway and have this same problem.  I did DM, via the procedure of going to the Xfinity Chat app and saying repeatedly Agent until I got through to a Live person.  I spent about 4 hours in chat with people who went through the same steps given in the app, the result is always that the app session gets through the point of contacting the pod via Bluetooth then goes to a screen saying " on a screen with the top picture circling and says "Waiting for WiFi Extender to Come Online" and finally after 5 minutes it says " Wifi Extenders Not Coming Online". 

None of these things helped:

1. Upgrading to a higher level plan 

2. deleting the pods from your wifi details tab or leaving them there and trying to acctivate them again

3. pod is plugged in right next to the XB8 or 2 rooms away. 

4. connect the pod via ethernet cable before or after or during activation

5. Rebooting the XB8 - either by plugging and unplugging or reset by the app or a reset by the Tech Support team

6. Pulling the pod out of the wall/electricity for exactly 20 seconds and plug back in

All 3 pods behave the same way so perhaps it is an age thing and the wifi radio chips went bad in all 3 at exactly the same time - but it feels more like they are incompatible with the XB8.  The only solution technical support could give by the end was to refer to a technician visit which will be $100.  Not sure why that would help so I declined.  

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Thank you for reaching out to us @jamemcc! I appreciate all these details you’ve shared! These pods should be compatible with the XB8, however, we may want to try swapping the modem out for a different XB8 in case the current one is causing this. 

 

Could you please send our team a direct message with your full name and full address? Our team can most definitely take a further look at this issue.
To send a "Direct Message" to Xfinity Support:


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Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there
 - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list
 - An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line
Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
Press Enter to send it.

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Any luck with this?  I am having the exact same issue.!

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