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Monday, September 29th, 2025

boost a device not shown in app

I have all the right equipment and services, but I do not see the option to boost a device in the xfinity app.

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15 days ago

What exactly do you mean by "boost a device" ?

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15 days ago

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Those articles did not provide any new information that I didn't already know.  But thanks anyway.

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14 days ago

Well, what do ya' know.... I wonder exactly how it works... Another marketing gimmick ?? Does it boost the gateway's WiFi RF power output, or is it a QoS / packet scheduler type function, or both ?? Thanks @BruceW !

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13 days ago

Hello @matrixfifteen. I have a link with the eligibility details and steps for how to receive that boost at https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/wifi-boost-guarantee. 

To be eligible for Wi-Fi Boost Guarantee, you’ll need to:
Subscribe to Xfinity Internet in an eligible area with Gig, Gigabit Extra or Gigabit x2 speed plans.*
Lease a compatible gateway.
Download and activate the Xfinity app. 
Have an account that’s in good standing.
*Customers who only receive Xfinity services through bulk or similar arrangements through which services are paid by a third party are not eligible for the WiFi Boost Guarantee unless such customers have established individually billed accounts and satisfy the above-referenced eligibility requirements.

If you meet those details can you try the steps starting with the Network health check?

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XfinityKei;

It appears that I am eligible for a wifi boost guarantee on my account.  I ran the network test and everything checked out OK.  I have two extender pods installed and functioning normally.   I still do not see the button in the app to boost a device.  How do I  get the option?  The support article you sent the link for does not apply since I am not having network troubles.

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@matrixfifteen I can check over your account on our side.  Here's the detailed steps to direct message us:
• Click "Sign In" if necessary
• Click the "Direct Message” icon (upper right corner of this page)
• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
• Type "Xfinity Support" in the to line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
• Press Enter to send your message.

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@matrixfifteen​ if you’re talking about what I think you are, you need to have the Xfinity Pro add-on. This allows you to “Boost” select devices on your WiFi network, giving them priority. 

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Thanks, I do have Xfinity pro. 

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@matrixfifteen​ Hmm. Sounds like something may be borked in your account. Be sure to tell the Xfinity support reps that you already have Xfinity Pro, and that the option to “boost” a device is not showing in the Xfinity app. Best of luck and keep us posted. 

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