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Friday, September 1st, 2023 1:59 AM

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Connect to Home Wi-Fi

I'm connected to my home wi-fi (Verizon), but I keep getting error messages that I can't get channels (local CBS, FOX, BTN, SEC) because streaming tells me that I need to "Connect to in-home WiFi to watch."

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1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us here in the Digital Care team. You have reached the Xfinity experts who can certainly assist you with your video access concerns, @user_811dc2. Are you attempting to access these channels using your video box or through the Xfinity stream app on another device such as a smartphone?

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I do not accept this solution. This is a total money grab by Comcast.

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@XfinityMarcus​ unacceptable. I reject this solution. 

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Hi there @user_811dc2. I am sorry you feel this way. I did read your main post and I see that you are having troubles with streaming local channels. Now there are some restrictions while using our Xfinity Streaming App. Some networks can only be streamed while being connected to your home Xfinity Internet service. 

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This is a total scam XfinityRoberto.

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1 year ago

I'm connected to my home wi-fi (Verizon) ...

When Comcast/Xfinity says "Connect to in-home WiFi" what they really mean is "Connect to in-home Comcast/Xfinity WiFi". The stream app won't provide your full channel lineup when used with another ISP's Wifi.

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1 year ago

Yeah, I kind of thought that was happening. Seems like a total scam.  And their help feature is as useless as their troubleshooting. 

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1 year ago

I agree. This is a money grab and a total scam. I imagine Xfinity will be losing lots of customers over this.  I'm looking for another provider now. I don't have a tv, per se, and the only way I can get my news, etc is through streaming. 

As if Xfinity didn't charge enough already. I pay as much for Xfinity as I pay for food. I wonder which will be the first to go :)

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