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Friday, June 14th, 2024 8:03 PM

Stream App volume fluctuations (low to really loud)

Xfinity reps seemed to have closed this however nothing was ever resolved and has now only gotten worse:

original post from 11/12/2022 ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO NOW

"For the past maybe month or so there has been some very annoying and concerning volume fluctuations watching the stream app through Roku. (multiple tvs, multiple channels). It corrects itself when I hop out and go back in however late at night when I am sleeping and the volume skyrockets it wakes me up and in some instances starts to crackle my speakers being so loud. Other times it reduces to so low that it can't be heard. 

I have rebooted devices, reinstalled the app, checked app and Roku for updates. All that seems to be on the up and up. This is not at commercial breaks as used to be with comcast in general, but during shows, and even the music channels.  This is very annoying and now looking at sound bars with the capability to balance those fluctuations (ie DRC) if it is even possible.  Any help is most appreciated. "

Original thread:

https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/xfinity-stream-app/stream-app-volume-fluctuations-low-to-really-loud/636fbc0192a15b227c296728?page=1

 

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5 months ago

Good afternoon @dansgen1alero. We do not have any new updates to share at this time. The issues with the sound are still being investigated and worked on. We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing you. We've requested updates and will share them here once we receive them. 

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@XfinityRaf​ That is unacceptable. I have requested numerous times to get the exact status and where in the process the development or engineering department is and the only thing I get is, we do not have an update. So for 19 months, all you can get is "there is no update" No I am sick of that response and demand a much better response. In 19 months there could have been another 4 version releases to update the app but nothing at all. This is a national issue. DO BETTER

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18 Messages

4 months ago

This is a continuing problem with Xfinity. Why can't Xfinity fix it? It is happening hourly today and is a real pain in the you know what! I have tried everything that Xfinity suggests and then they blame Roku. Roku says it's not on their end and I believe them. Come on Xfinity!!!

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There were no volume issues when the Xfinity app was in BETA version. Why don't they just go back to that code or see what the differences are. How hard can this be?????

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@user_645111​ I just keep calling and getting credits. That will be the only way to get them to listen when they lose a lot of money. I have yet another ticket opened up. Roku continues to take the stance of it being an xfinity issue since the xfinity stream app is the only app/channel with the issue. Roku does not create or maintain the apps, they are just a conduit per se' 

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188 Messages

3 months ago

I just reached out for yet another update...... another month to add to this 22 month long xfinity issue. 

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3 months ago

Just requested another update before I call in to get my next $50 credit. 

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@dansgen1alero​ how do you get a credit? I’ve asked before and I get nothing.

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@user_645111​ have to call in, they wont give them in chat anymore.  

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18 Messages

I’ll try that again.

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188 Messages

2 months ago

Well they are asking for time stamps, channels, and networks of when it happens. After 2 years this is a first. Maybe they are finally going to look into it and provide actual updates to a new version. 

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I was keeping track in 2023 but I stopped in May of this year when I was getting no where with them. I guess I’ll start tracking again. Is there someone to send the information to?

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Hey there user_645111, I love the Stream app and use it a ton on my devices, so I get where you're coming from. I'd love to help look into this more with you. Can you please provide some background details regarding the volume issue you're seeing? 

 

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I started tracking this again in September. Here is some of the data. 

9/12/24 loud, 2:05 pm CNN

9/16/24 low, 8:09, 8:10, 8:34 pm ESPN

9/17/24, low, 2:54 pm, CNN

9/17/24 low, 8:08 pm, replay of Foodnetwork

9/23/24 low, 9:55 am, Fox12

9/24/24 low, 8:06 am, Fox 12

9/25/24 loud, 9:25 am Fox12

9/26/24 low, 2:47 pm

9/27/24 low, 8:10am, WeatherChannel

9/30/24 low/static, 9:47 am, CNN

9/30/24 loud, 2:20 pm, ESPN2

9/30/24 low, 2:31pm, ESPN2

10/1/24, loud, 9:11am CNN

10/1/24 loud, 3:19pm, ESPN

10/1/24 low, 4:46pm ESPN

10/2/24 low, 5:25pm, ESPN2

and it's continuing.

I have to go out of the channel and go back it and it resets itself. Super frustrating!!! I hope this information is helpful. Please contact me if you need any further examples. 

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Hi there, @user_645111 Thank you so much for reaching out regarding the service issues you have been experiencing. Can you please make sure the cables connecting your TV to the set-top box or audio system are secure. A loose or defective cable can cause sound issues. Have you tried to unplug the box from the electrical outlet for about 30 seconds?-Richard

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@XfinityRichard​ Richard, this is a nationwide ongoing issue for exactly 2 years now. I have several tickets in and we are waiting to hear back from the engineering department. 

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21 days ago

Happy 2 year anniversary guys, lol 

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Thanks for confirming dansgen1alero! I would be happy to take a look at the tickets on our end to provide you with an update. 

 

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20 days ago

Have had the same issues for over a year ( is now Nov 2024 ) regardless of newest updates to roku and xfinity app and regardless of sound bar or not....very annoying. Yes it goes away for a while after going back to guide and quickly back to watch channel, but comes back several times a day....especially bad when vol goes up!!  Have complained to xfinity....no help!....am in a condo...HOA won't allow dish and verizon won't update to fios...( only 50 mbps max home internet  )...so have to live with it for now....stinks!

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@user_dalvd2 Roku has confirmed this is an issue on their end, caused by a software update to their devices that they initiated. Roku is working to resolve it, but it may be several months before a fix is implemented.

The issue of volume instability isn't isolated to the Xfinity Stream app, and we're actively working with Roku to investigate this issue. Based on work so far, this will take additional time to resolve.

You can still enjoy Xfinity Stream content online and through the app using a compatible non-Roku streaming device, where sound quality shouldn't be affected.

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@XfinityTony​ 

Interesting because Roku has said in the past it wasn’t their issue and Xfinity has said it was theirs. When was this software update that Roku did? 

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@XfinityTony​ You have been misinformed, I have an open ticket that engineering is looking into. I have sent them a few videos of the issue. and haas user above, Roku has stated numerous times they are not responsible for the Xfinity Stream app, This issue is isolated to the Xfinity Stream app only. 

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@dansgen1alero Thank you for letting us know that you have open tickets with our engineering team. We would love to check on those and provide you any updates available. Please send us a DM to Xfinity Support with your full name and address to get started. 

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@XfinityTony​ Hi Tony. Are you going to respond to my question about when Roku did a software update that caused this volume fluctuation problem as you stated on November 3rd?

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