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Friday, January 14th, 2022 3:13 AM

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Xfinity Stream App Recorded Shows Freezing

The last 3 shows in a row that I’ve recorded and tried to watch on my iPad with the Xfinity Stream app freeze at some point and I can only hear audio while the picture freezes.  This has happened a lot in the past but is getting too frequent now.  The app is clearly not functioning correctly to be usable.  Any advice?

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3 years ago

It doesn't matter what device I use, the freezes continue.  Didn't have this issue until we upgraded to the new cable box. It is pretty frustrating as it is getting worse by the day.  Today the freezes are occurring every 10-15 seconds.   We switched cables and filtered our power and no improvement.  It is obvious that the box model we have is defective or it may be an inherent problem with that model.  Others have suggested that the model we have may have been a refurbished model and was not properly serviced.  Will take it back today for a change out.

  

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2.4K Messages

Hi, @user_9c50b4, Thank you for taking the initiative and time out of your day to swap out that cable box. I know that's not the ideal thing to spend your weekend on, but sometimes that can be the fix needed. Either way, I will stick with you until we get those freezes resolved. Were you able to swap your cable box? Also, as an alternative, the Xfinity Stream app is always a great way to enjoy your full TV service while connected to your home network. I use the app every morning on my TV, and I love the updated functionality, it's way more user-friendly. Are you able to test if your experiencing any freezing issues on that platform? 

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66 Messages

@XfinityMarcos​ Even the Xfinity Stream Beta on my two Rokus are starting to suffer when using for "normal" TV viewing.  When you want to change programs, it takes about 30 seconds for the Guide to refresh before you can start scrolling to find another program or channel to watch.  30 seconds is a long time when you are channel surfing.

Also, why is there not an easier way to jump to different channels instead of having to constantly scroll or go to Search?  It's a slow and clunky process.  No wonder it's still in Beta.

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3 years ago

I am having the same freezing issue. It happens on my Samsung and my new Iphone. This is not a phone issue this is a Xfinity App issue. From looking below this seems to be a problem with Xfinity. 've tried everything that has been posted below

Problem Solver

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546 Messages

Hello, @user_00418f

Thank You for taking the time to post, here on the Community Forum. We appreciate your feedback and input. Have you attempted all the steps outlined in the article below? https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/troubleshooting-stream-portal-and-app   

I no longer work for Comcast.

Visitor

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7 Messages

3 years ago

FYI I spent weeks trying to resolve this over slo-motion customer text chat. There is no resolution, no fix for this. The best to be hoped for is that the problem will come and go and will be better sometimes and worse at other times. My solution: I was a "triple play" customer but this motivated me to finally drop my cable service (and landline), keeping just the internet service. And I'm auditioning other ways to get TV channels that are more reliable and less pricey. (Trying Fubo and Hulu+LiveTV first, finding slight drawbacks and advantages to each, but either is better for streaming on the go than the glitchy Xfinity Stream app that they just don't seem to be willing or able to fix. What they are willing to do is to waste your time acting as if a long conversation via this forum is going to resolve your problem.)

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3 years ago

I’ve been experiencing the same issues with the app for over a year. With the lack of fixes it seems like a really shady way to not let customers skip the commercials in a recording. I end up trying to watch on demand versions of the shows I recorded and can’t fast forward the on demand shows, so I either have to rewatch half a show I’ve already seen or give up and don’t watch. This is not worth the $$ anymore. 

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6.9K Messages

Hello @user_113786. We appreciate you for sharing your experience and feedback regarding the Xfinity Stream App here on the Community Forum. I understand how frustrating this may be, and want to help troubleshoot to help find a resolution. What type of device are you using when you have this problem, or does this happen on all of your devices? 

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Visitor

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3 years ago

Like everyone in the previous chats, I am experiencing the same problem with the picture freezing and the voice continuing. This only occurs when I download a recorded show to my Iphone to watch offline. This is a new problem for me; just started about 2 weeks ago. Previous to that it was working great. Not sure what changed? Extremely frustrating.

Problem Solver

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577 Messages

@user_aec467 Hello and thank you for reaching out, and oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear that you are also experiencing these frustrating streaming issues. I would be more than happy to help to get this resolved once and for all. To start, have you tried any of the troubleshooting steps mentioned here https://comca.st/3vSjkpb ? If not, what troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

I no longer work for Comcast. 

Visitor

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2 Messages

3 years ago

Chiming in as another frustrated xfinity customer dealing with this problem. At this rate, I will soon be a former xfinity customer, which is too bad because the stream used to be a great differentiator. Now it is basically unwatchable, and the lack of response here is disconcerting. Has anything positive come from any of the “peer to peer” chats that tech support seems quick to move to, thereby moving the conversation out of this public forum?

Problem Solver

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492 Messages

Hey @user_d30f49, thanks for reaching out! We will be happy to help with the freezing issue that you're experiencing. I just want to check, what kind of troubleshooting have you done on your end up to this point? Is the freezing happening on certain networks when you record shows or is it every show?

I no longer work for Comcast.

Regular Visitor

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4 Messages

3 years ago

Just adding another voice to the chorus.  Having the same issue on iPad Pro and iPhone12: when playing downloaded content, video freezes, audio continues to play.  All software and apps are up to date, caches are cleared, and have plenty of free memory available.  At this rate, will soon be a former customer.

Visitor

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2 Messages

3 years ago

I’ve been a customer forever, over $275 month, and have same issue.  Also, can’t find a chat icon anywhere.  Time for Hulu 

Contributor

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71 Messages

Hello @user_422cd8, I appreciate you reaching out to us for assistance with your issue with the Xfinity Stream app. I would be happy to assist you with getting this issue resolved. Is the app freezing for you only with recordings or are you having the same issue when watching live TV?

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Have there been any updates to this? I'm having the same problem. I've tried the stream app on my iphone, the stream app on my ipad, and the firefox browswer on my ipad - all consistently have the same issue. Seems like this would need to be fixed ASAP if Comcast advertises that you can watch shows anywhere; otherwise it's false advertising.

Official Employee

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1.5K Messages

Hello @user_3eb4f1 I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble with the Xfinity Stream app. This thread is a few months old, and no issues have been reported until recently. An issue has been identified as of yesterday with the Xfinity Stream app on all devices. The engineering teams are engaged and working to find a resolution. Would you please send us a direct message with your name and service address, I can open a ticket to link to the interruption for tracking and to keep you updated.
To send a direct message, please click on the chat icon in the top-right corner of the screen, and select "Xfinity Support" to initiate a live chat. 
Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "direct messaging" icon or https://comca.st/3J0ir1l
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list which appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line
Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

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