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MNtundraRET · ‎10-16-2018

I have read all your posts since you joined the forum. If your equipment is all Comcast, I would suggest you schedule an appointment for a technician to check out your equipment .

MNtundraRET · ‎10-16-2018

I just went to the site and ran the speed test. I have never seen any message other than the normal one to doing the test. Have you ever considered doing a full retset of yourgateway? That means pushing the "reset" button and reinstalling all devices.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-16-2018

@EG wrote: Are you associating it with your home network's current WiFi broadcast name (SSID) and your WiFi network's current password / network security key ? If you have one, try using the set-up / installation disk that typically comes with printers or go to the HP website and download the installation software for your particular model and try it. Adding to EG's reply; the HP site also has a special app to download. If you allow it's use the HP site will check your computer and fix whatever is causing your problem. This can be very helpful if you are now using Windows 10. I just checked my computer and the program is called: "HP Print and Scan Doctor".

MNtundraRET · ‎10-16-2018

Are sure you haven't picked a spanish channel for the westerns? Is there an english version for the Westerns?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-15-2018

@sfsassz123 wrote: Yes, I am on the internet using my home WiFi and everything works fine and I only receive the message when I run the speed test. Which does run for both ip4 and ip6. It just concerns me as to why it doesnt see me on my home network. Ideas? It most likely is a "bug" in the coding for that check. If that is the only problem I would just ignore it. The Comcast speed test works fine for me even though I use DSL. I see results that I would expect when running the test. I used to have 6 devices running over WiFi, but now I have my 3D Blu-ray player and 3D UHD tv connected to LAN for the guaranteed minimum speeds from my DSL.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-15-2018

I am a little confused with your reply. Are you saying everything works fine on the Internet, but you get this message everytime you wish to run a speed test? Or are you having problems reaching certain sites on the Internet? I don't use Comcast for Internet. I have always used DLS for Internet. I only use Comcast for linear cable. I use the Comcast site for testing my Internet speeds (mostly over wifi). I never had any problem using their site or others for testing.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-14-2018

@tblobos wrote: I have the one they gave me at Comcast, I can't get it to work, I am not that good at it. Have you called 1-800-XFINITY for help with your box yet? It is possible the replacement box you just got is also bad. I happened to me and another friend over two years ago. I just exchanged the box from that time just last week with no problems this time around.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-14-2018

@Rodney1134 wrote: Thanks for the standard reply I've seen over and over in this forum. Do you even read beyond the first sentence? I could just use Netflix and Amazon, for a lot cheaper, if all I cared about was OnDemand content. When it comes to linear channels there is a limited amount of broadband that determines what a company can use. Comcast has eliminated at lot of 1080i channels since converting from MPEG2 to MPEG4. This of course included most premium HD channels (HBO and others). None of us know what their future plans for this gained space are. Maybe 4K channels, or other future needs. At any rate, they are betting people with premium channels would use On Demand for watching premium channels in 720p. So that leaves about 1 linear channel in HD for each for HBO, and the other premium channels offered. Whether is business decision works out for them only the future will tell.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-14-2018

@kellabella1 wrote: Yes I have a regular tv not a smart tv. Do I need special cables? Thanks for responding:) If the box has HDMI output, and the tv has HDMI input, that would work the best. Otherwise; just use what you have been using.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-14-2018

@sfsassz123 wrote: I reset the cgm4140. Still getting the message whrn I run a speed test. Im not sure what you meant when you said "You are currently only connected to your home network, not on the Internet. " I was, and am, connected to the internet. I meant that your computer may not have been connected to the site for testing your speed. If you were using wifi the signal could have had to many packet errors (causing repeated sending of signal) to allow speed test to work. Using a hardwired connection between computer and modem-router may have worked better. Otherwise; make sure all cable-connections good and not bad cables (loose cable-ends).

MNtundraRET · ‎10-13-2018

@jacklprice wrote: I was surprised that it was the same. So yes, I expected something different. I will Escalate your post so that you can get help getting the wrong cable-box exchanged for the correct one you ordered.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-13-2018

@jacklprice wrote: The set top box for my HDTV has the same model number as the one in my self install kit. Do I need to change it? Were you expecting a different model cable-box than the one they sent you?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-13-2018

@Savage9 wrote: On the WMDT.com site in the middle of the page it shows the other stations they operate. I take it that you are out of range for getting these channels over the air with an amplified antenna. In my metro area in Minnesota there has alway been a number of sub-channels not carried, or hard to find, on cable. I have both cable and antenna on my television. It is much simpler for me to watch the channels OTA. Lately some of these channels have quit transmiting.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-13-2018

There is a lot of damage in Florida due to the storm. You will just have to be patient.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-13-2018

@sfsassz123 wrote: Using my Xfinity WiFi from home I login to My Account. When I run the speed test I receive the above message, "You're not connected to your Xfinity Internet home network" "Please ensure you are connected to the network you want to test before continuing." I am connected to my home network. I hope. Any ideas? I have a cgm4140com. Thank You. Wanda You are currently only connected to your home network, not on the Internet. I would start off by unplugging your modem / router to get them reset.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-12-2018

Badams2: " My whole point is if I'm able to watch NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus, then I should be able to watch NBC Sports Philadelphia. It's very frustrating that I live 30 minutes outside of the city and yet I can't even watch my local hockey team. " I see your point here. But here in Mpls. / St. Paul area, if a game was not sold out the blackout included anyone in the "over the air" viewing range. Usually figured as 50 to 60 mile within the transmitter. Sometimes the owners of the team, or local company, bought up the extra seats in order to transmit the game. Cable companies, etc., only show what the local channel provides.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-12-2018

@wwincolordo wrote: Who decides the TV schedule of the NFL broadcasts? We always got two early and two late games and this Sunday only one is being offered for each time slot on the cable networks. The other two are replaced with news talk shows and advertising. What's up with that?? The NFL comes first, then your local network channel or local owned NFL team. Generally in my service area we only see one second game on CBS or Fox. NBC has the evening. If your team is playing at home and game is not sold out, you might not get the game. It seems sometimes that a local station does not want to spend the money to carry a game and substitutes something else. They are to blame in that case. Comcast is only the "messenger" in these cases and supplies the signal for what they are contractually allowed.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-12-2018

Have you unplugged and also reset the X1 box that controls the DVR. This may help. Also check all connections, and cables, to make sure nothing is loose. It is possible the movie never got saved correctly because of this.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-11-2018

@kellabella1 wrote: I have an extra RNG110 cable box that’s already activated. I want to use it in a different room with a different tv. Is the RNG110 box compatibile with all tv’s? Thanks!! If you are talking about regular digital (HD or SD), or older analog televisions there should be no problem. If you have a newer "smart" tv it may work but programing would still be very limited until adding better service and a newer cable-box.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-11-2018

@timasmith wrote: Back in 2013/2014/2015 I used the free exercise programs on Comcast to do a cardio workout, all over toning workout, with a female instructor who had brunette hair. I always did the same work out but can't remember her name or the name of the workout. Is it possible to get a list of the free workouts available those years so I may research who it may have been so I can once again exercise following her routine? Have you tried using Google (or other search fields) to find the information?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-11-2018

@latravant wrote: i'm trying to watch the curse of oak island but the episodes keep getting cut off mid show for commercials instead of when the commercial breaks are supposed to appear ("coming up on oak island... " ) Whomever set up the episode for ON DEMAND did not place the commercials at the correct points used on the original episode shown on the cable channel for first run. Hopefully they will notice the issue (if they monitor their work) and correct it.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-11-2018

@ComcastAndrew wrote: This asumption also requires that your outdoor television is a "smart" tv that can receive the wifi signal from the wifi router. The wifi router should be located in the room closest to the outside television. The television will require a much stronger signal than a smaller device like a smart phone, pad, etc. ___________ The OP is referring to an Xi5 wireless box that has nothing to do with having or not having a smart tv. In your case wouldn't the wireless box have to be outside too? Or would a cable between the box and television have to be run through the wall to outside?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-11-2018

@Rustyben wrote: @Tiomateo123 wrote: Can I use this for an outdoor TV? the x1 set top boxes are not designed to be used outdoors. If your wifi reaches the set top box then yes it 'would' work outside. This asumption also requires that your outdoor television is a "smart" tv that can receive the wifi signal from the wifi router. The wifi router should be located in the room closest to the outside television. The television will require a much stronger signal than a smaller device like a smart phone, pad, etc.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-10-2018

@DiscoD1906 wrote: I am a new instant TV customer and I am not pleased that Viceland cannot be added to my subscription. Sling TV does it with no problem. On top of that 1 of my Smart TV's can't even download the beta app, whats up with that? If this isn't an option in the near future, I will be cancelling my subscription Does your "smart" tv show the app under it's category for compatible apps? Have you checked the app to see if it needs to be updated? If only listed elsewhere, then the app was not designed to work with your specific television.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-10-2018

@Rustyben wrote: you are removing the ability of getting 4k UHD by using that device After reading the specifications on the device, I have to agree with Rusty. The device is only: HDMI 1.4 compliant, which is incompatible with Comcast requirements for the 4K DVR. The specifications state their equipment works only up to 2K (approx. 1440p), if that is actually true. If you don't require getting 4K video then it may work. As always. Buyer Beware.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-10-2018

That is the price the owners of the show, and Comcast are asking for. It does not matter which version you might need to watch the show.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-10-2018

Have you tried unplugging and reseting the cable-box? I assume you mean linear cable since to only said: "TV"

MNtundraRET · ‎10-08-2018

@hmsreicher wrote: I used the voice command on my remote to search for the "D**k Van D**e" show. The system would not let me complete the search because it flagged the word "D**e" as a bad word. This is ridiculous!! How can I get around this? P.S. Now I can't even post this because the names D**k & D**e are being flagged. STOP THIS!! The forum and voice (otherwise) search fields are set up to not allow "swear word" or creative ways to sneak them in. And no, this is not rediculous. You will need to look for the shows under the channel that might be showing it. Or under: TV > Shows starting with D, either under HD, or SD. The search field found for finding programs for any given day might work by entering just DI. The correct name should be found in the list if shown that day.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

@Jlen93 wrote: On my account I have 232 SD channels and 149 HD of which I have zero access to HD. On your bill do you have a HD charge? If not they might not have gotten your service set up correctly.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

I still have it in my service area. Are you missing it in both HD channel and the SD channel?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

@sherreber wrote: yes all though the game i maybe watch last five mins It may be a problem with the X1 cable-box. I am going to see If I can get someone from Comcast to help with your problem.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

@sherreber wrote: the channel it is sport channel show hockey game ,i watch pittsburgh penguins game on. and channel all the time no matter what channel it is on. So are you saying the cable-box does not stay on the channel the game is being shown on, during the whole game?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

@sherreber wrote: hi just watching my tv.no app just at&tt channel they have on.i switch from just x1power box to a box that x1power and dvr service just channels all the time.i want to know how stop it I never heard of at&tt channel. You need to clarify you explanation.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

If the movies was free, you might try watching a new copy. It may have been a problem with the player used to watch it the first time. it is also possible whatever caused the problem may have been fixed by now.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

@fpleader wrote: Why is only the first episode of Jim Carry's "Kidding" available free On Demand? The rest must be purchased. Some shows are put on this way just to get people interested in them. They want people to either watch them on the network or channel they are shown on first time. Or they might be only shown free on a streaming service. However; the streaming service may not be free.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-07-2018

@sherreber wrote: well very upset could not watch hockey game kept change to diffrent channel every time change back to the game and how can stop it for doing it i think should get some money back last two weeks nothing work kept going in and out frezze up.just so tried telling them these boxes just worst boxes ever We need more information. What channel or app were you using? What device were you watching the game with? Are you talking about regular cable, or using steaming video?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-06-2018

Please do not use caps. It is considered shouting and not permited on the forum. Have you turned on the wifi option on your I-pad? Did you locate your home-network for availible wifi? If yes, did you enter the correct password to connect to your network?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-06-2018

@bmorrison00 wrote: It is irresponsible to take away live broadcast from the public. Shameful to say the least. @RJPL wrote: When using Amazon Fire Stick, Fox News Live (both New and Business News) are the only channels which get disconnected every time I turn the TV off. To see Fox News Live again, I have to log off Fox News Live from the Fire TV stick, and then re login via web at Foxnews.com/activate with new code shown by the Fire Stick It appears that Comcast is dropping this access (or, censoring) Fox News Live every time it gets an opportunity. It does not seem to happen with another similar channel like CNBC. The problem appears to be a compatibily issue for the Amazon Fire stick and using the app. Comcast does not censor any channels.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-06-2018

Can you give an example? Are you taking about the regular cable version of ON DEMAND? If so Is the Show still showing on the list for the cable channel? If using streaming video, what shows were you asking about?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-05-2018

It all depends on the network the particular show was first shown on. Some do an good job showing the evening shows early the next day. In my service area ABC is one of those who choose to wait at least 24 hours before putting the more popular previous evening shows onto ON DEMAND. We have gotten used to waiting until after 24 hour period, or the following day.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-05-2018

Your signal may have been weak when doing the recording. Have you checked cable-connections? Unplugged and reset both the DVR and the cable-box? Please see if this helps.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-05-2018

February 27th is old history. Today is October 5th. If it is back now. Fine.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-04-2018

@Valdezk wrote: When are ABC shows supposed to become available on demand? The episodes from 10/3/18 are not showing up. They generally take more than 24 hours after first shown on the ABC network channel.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-04-2018

@roxy369214 wrote: why cant i rent this movie? i keep trying it says its not available Have you found this movie listed anywhere? If not, how do you expect Comcast to "rent" a movie they currently do not have any access too?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-03-2018

@anemonie wrote: There is an orange cable in my yard, still. Is this from a storm, or recent installation? How long has it been there?

MNtundraRET · ‎10-03-2018

@Etawil wrote: Then why is it available through the mobile app for on demand but not on the cable box- on demand? Contracts can be different between these to sources.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-03-2018

Since they were having problems in your area, I would try unplugging and resetting the one cable-box one more time. Give the box more than 5 minutes after plugging back in before turning it back on.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-03-2018

@Etawil wrote: Why is it that Yellowstone is no longer available on the paramount network on demand with my tv, but I can view it on demand with a phone or iPad? Makes no sense. I have the best package available with Xfinity also, and yes, I do have the paramount network The first season has finished. The owners of the show may be planning to replay the first year on the Paramount channel rather than leave it on "Demand" channel for now.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-02-2018

Unless your planning to get a new 4K (UHD) television soon, I would get the 4K DVR exchanged for a standard HD DVR.

MNtundraRET · ‎10-02-2018

@Trvlng4fun wrote: Our's actually says it recorded Episode 2 yesterday at 9pm but we are unable to watch it or the on demand. Were you recording it at 9:00pm (CDT) ? I just tried the NBC app I have on my Samsung UHD television. The second episode is there and starting playing the Blu-ray copy (1080p) with no problems. It is also on the linear cable version of ON DEMAND. I tried the copy and it played just fine in 1080i resolution. Maybe you should watch it with these two choices.