Same thing is happening to me in Delray Beach, FL. Just watched Narcos Mexico and there was a lot of video stutter. The audio was fine. This has been happening for many weeks now. I also have the same thing happen with on demand (Walking Dead). Regular TV and shows recorded on the DVR are fine. This is getting real irritating. My box is MX011ANC. I just did a line speed test and get 180 down and 12 up, so plenty of bandwidth.
Hi everyone. Netflix content on X1 does utilize the internet service. There can be problems with the Netflix application stemming from various signals levels at your premise. That would be something we would need to review on this end, by having you send me the private message with your name. It would also be helpful to know if this is occurring on one Netflix asset for you all, if it occurs on multiple Netflix assets, or if it occurs on all Netflix assets through the cable box app. Also, for those of you that mentioned having a technician out and still continue to experience this problem, was your technician scheduled out because of the Netflix issue specifically or because of something else?
Thanks, jaybfl. The X1 Netflix app video quality issues are completely separate from our regular video on demand platform and any quality issues that may be taking place there. Since you're experiencing both of those issues, it's an indication we're going to need to do some troubleshooting on your specific account and then likely send out a technician to your premise, depending on the result of that. You're welcome to send me a private message so we can get started.
It only happens on the X1 DVR. The XiD-P boxes we have work fine. I even switched the DVR to the basement so I could move the XiD-P to the living room and the problem with the DVR is still there but the XiD-P now in the living room works fine. I first had a tech out because I had a new install and one of the XiD-P boxes wouldn't register. While there I had him look at the Netflix issue. He said to wait a couple of days and it the problem did not go away, call his boss and they would come swap out the DVR. They came a couple of days later and swapped out the box and the issue still persists.
Hello all ~ Please send the requested private message (with your name) so I can check the equipment signal strength at your premise and then potentially open a request to have this looked into further on our end. Thank you.
I'm also experiencing the exact same issue in Michigan. Netflix app stutters when played through Comcast X1. No problems with other video sources or when playing Netflix through Blu-Ray.
Hi, pandora69. Please send me a private message with the requested information so I can assist you further.
Same problem here. Started about 4 weeks ago when watching Netflix through the Netflix app on my X1 DVR. Does not happen when using the Netflix app on my XiD-P box or when watching Netflix through my bluray. Stutters every 10 seconds or so. Spoke with 3 different Xfinity departments and they said all tests looked good. Sent out a technician who replaced my box. I still have the stutter.
Same problem here in Denver. It started about the same time as everybody else. It would be nice if Xfinity could pinpoint the time when it all went bad, and see what change they made on that day.
I wouldn't be surprised it they tried to throw on some bandwidth limiting or something, and didn't realize the problem because the video quality other than the stuttering still looks fine.
@davesherman10 wrote:
Same problem here in Denver. It started about the same time as everybody else. It would be nice if Xfinity could pinpoint the time when it all went bad, and see what change they made on that day.
I wouldn't be surprised it they tried to throw on some bandwidth limiting or something, and didn't realize the problem because the video quality other than the stuttering still looks fine.
Does it happen with any content you select? I want to run a test with my DVR.
Try Narcos Mexico on Netflix. The stutter occurred for me in both episodes 1 and 2. I watched Trevor Noah Son of Patricia last night and there wasn't any stutter problem. Maybe it specific to certain shows/video.
I responded to Morgan. He said everything looked fine from his end so he opened a ticket. I got a call from xfinity telling me to reset netflix which I had previously told them I already performed. They seem very determined not to accept the fact it is something they did to the X1 DVR software. I told them I already reset Netflix, unplugged X1, rebooted X1, changed cables, moved box to another room where non DVR X1 worked fine and even had the X1 DVR box swapped out with a new one and problem still there.
Which model?
https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/x1-hub-vs-companion-box
Tooky61 ~ If your premise passes signal level tests, the process is to have this looked into and researched further on our end by opening up a request. We are not necessarily saying it's an issue on your end. We're seeing a trend and opening up service requests at this time to follow the trouble you're experiencing.
same here,,, Boynton Beach FL
started about a week ago mid nov 2018
@RobertWy wrote:
@davesherman10 wrote:
Same problem here in Denver. It started about the same time as everybody else. It would be nice if Xfinity could pinpoint the time when it all went bad, and see what change they made on that day.
I wouldn't be surprised it they tried to throw on some bandwidth limiting or something, and didn't realize the problem because the video quality other than the stuttering still looks fine.
Does it happen with any content you select? I want to run a test with my DVR.
As far as I can tell, it has happened with everything that I've watched since early November.
Making a Murderer Season 2
Creep 2 (movie)
Requiem Season 1
and probably a few other things here and there
This is happening with my X1 Box as well and started about the same time as everyone else with the same symptoms. Netflix works fine on my Roku and XBOX One. I hope it gets fixed because it was convenient to use Netflix from the Xfinity box.
@davesherman10 wrote:
@RobertWy wrote:
@davesherman10 wrote:
Same problem here in Denver. It started about the same time as everybody else. It would be nice if Xfinity could pinpoint the time when it all went bad, and see what change they made on that day.
I wouldn't be surprised it they tried to throw on some bandwidth limiting or something, and didn't realize the problem because the video quality other than the stuttering still looks fine.
Does it happen with any content you select? I want to run a test with my DVR.
As far as I can tell, it has happened with everything that I've watched since early November.
Making a Murderer Season 2
Creep 2 (movie)
Requiem Season 1
and probably a few other things here and there
I forgot to try those; I watched a different show last night. I will try those tonight.
I had a tech come out today to troubleshoot the Netflix stutter. He checked everything, ran tests, called people and the issue still persisted. He was about to give up but then decided to switch out the X1 box with a 4k box as a last resort. I had already had the non 4k box swapped out and the problem was still there. Swapping out the X1 with a 4K box fixed the issue. Just fyi, my TV is not 4K.
Thank you for posting an update, Orampc. Much appreciated!
@Tooky61 wrote:
So is the answer that we all have to make time for a tech to come out to give us a 4k box? Seems like another solution is in order.
There is another solution. They could send you a "self install" kit so you could install the 4K DVR yourself. If you should fail to get it to work with with only the usual cable-box install, you would be required to pay the charge to get the box installed properly.
I guess you need to decide if your current cable installation is good enough to meet the better signal required for 4K, or at least 1080p.
@Tooky61 wrote:
Right answer!!
Nope!
They are working on the problem with the older boxes.
Anyone can exchange their current DVR for the 4K DVR at no charge, and eliminate the problem now. Or they can do as I do and get the apps for 1080p (Blu-Ray quality), or 4K, or even 8K, for IPV (Broadband) using the apps found on my television. I don't currently need any X1 series of cable-boxes.
Hello all. Opening a ticket/request is the way we investigate things like this on the back-end when we've determined it's not yet a known issue declared by our engineers, etc. We can see here what a current workaround is, but we do not have a specific time frame on a fix for any previous firmware update to the equipment. If that changes, we will post an update here. Thank you.
We are very pleased to hear that, Orampc. We're glad to hear about your positive experiences with us and we'll be happy to continue assisting you with your needs/concerns here going forward as well.
Pfrwatlans ~ Right now, we are still opening requests for further investigation. There is no firmware fix I have been made aware of coming down the pipeline just yet.
Comcast Morgan,
Thank you for your replies. I am hesitant to open a ticket because I don't want to go through the whole "reboot your box, restart netflix" stuff and have a technician come out who won't be able to do anything about it (except I guess replace the box with a 4k?). I can give you information and even include a video of the netflix app doing this. I hope this is being looked in to.
I'm guessing that there won't be a whole lot of complaints about this because it can be subtle at times. It's mostly noticeable when there is a lot of motion, like the camera panning or something moving across the screen. I've caught it doing it most noticeably a couple times as a scene changes. You'll see it change to scene Y, then suddenly it'll revert back to scene X for a frame or two, then back to scene Y again.
The 4k box is nice, even if you don't have 4k. its more responsive. The menus work faster. Netflix app loads way faster. Its just a better box imo
@ComcastMorgan wrote:
We are very pleased to hear that, Orampc. We're glad to hear about your positive experiences with us and we'll be happy to continue assisting you with your needs/concerns here going forward as well.
Pfrwatlans ~ Right now, we are still opening requests for further investigation. There is no firmware fix I have been made aware of coming down the pipeline just yet.
Morgan,
I've seen the issue as well. Since others have upgraded the equipment in order to fix the problem, does this mean previous box models are underpowered to handle the processing of streaming media? Has anyone in comcast labs ben able to confirm the stutter by running a test on one of the boxes? I figure that's the only way for them to see what the customer is reporting.
In the requests, we're able to notate what steps you've already completed. As far as duplicating the issue goes, I (and many other colleagues in various areas of the US) have tested the Netflix app through the X1 DVR box and we are not able to duplicate the issue. This is why we're emphasizing the importance of opening the request so we can see where exactly the trend is stemming from, why that is, and formulate a plan to fix it.
I've been experiencing Netflix stutter ONLY on my X1 DVR in just the past few weeks. It plays fine on my non-DVR boxes. Has there been any progress on a remedy. ("No known issues" no longer works as this ever-expanding string clearly demonstrates.)