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Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 5:12 PM

Xfinity App Unavailable on TCL Google TV

I just purchased a brand new TCL 75QM7K TV.  While setting it up, I discovered that the Xfinity Streaming App is not available on Google TVs....  WHY???!!!!  This is unacceptable.  The Xfinity Streaming App should be available on all TVs as all other apps like Netflix, HBOMax, Prime Video, Disney+ are.  If they are available, so should the Xfinity Streaming App.  The workaround is to cast the Xfinity Streaming app from my phone which is ridiculous!  I have been an Xfinity customer for many years and have spent tons of money on your services.  Xfinity needs to fix this ASAP, I know I am not alone with my frustration on this issue.  I would like to know why this app is missing and what Xfinity is doing about it.

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18 days ago

Hi there, @user_4i3nki . Thanks for reaching out to us here on the Community Forum. That is correct, that model of TV is not currently compatible with the XFINITY Stream app, unfortunately. I can understand your frustration at this inconvenience. You can see a list of partner devices and an FAQ located here : https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/xfinity-stream-app-faqs.

 


Regarding the "why" :

 

Why are some models not supported?
Not all device models meet the minimum hardware requirements for the Xfinity Stream app. We're working with equipment manufacturers to bring the Xfinity Stream app to more devices and models.

 

Getting access to the app on more devices is an ongoing effort. While I have no information on when or if your specific model may be able to use the app in the future, as you've mentioned there is a workaround. Also, with our current cable TV packages, you do get the first cable box rental free, so that is an option as well. While I know these answers may not be ideal, we do want to be transparent on where we are with this issue. Let me know if you have any additional questions. 

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So what are these "Minimum hardware requirements"?  I have an old TV that was lower in quality than my new TV and it was able to have the Xfinity app, plus it works on my iPhone.  This really doesn't add up and appears to be some sort of licensing or in fighting going on between Xfinity and Google.  The Xfinity app isn't that complex, if Netflix/Prime/HBOMax and all the others work, so should Xfinity.  So please explain what these minimum hardware requirements are so I can research, pretty sure my new TV has them. 

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@XfinityFrank​ I also wanted to add, I purchased an extremely cheap Roku TV a number of years ago and the Xfinity app was available installed with no issue.  How can it work on a $200 basic TV and not my $1000 SMART TV?  An old garbage TV has better hardware than a new high end TV?  This just doesn't add up and I don't think were getting the whole story.  Please explain if you can.  Thank you.

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@user_4i3nki, the requirements are located here : https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/xfinity-tv-app-requirements. To add to this though, it is more than the system requirements. A device needs to be certified to work with software of any kind and vice versa. Usually, over time, more devices become compatible. For your example, the longer a device is available, the more time has passed, the higher the probability that it will become certified for the app. Not based solely on if it technically, can it run it, but if the software is designed around it being able to be utilized. 

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