How does Roku work with Xfinity?
Roku is one
of the most popular streaming devices that you can use to install apps and
channels from the Roku Channel Store. It is one of the safest streaming devices
on which you can install apps that are not available in the Channel Store. If
you want a good streaming app for your Roku, Xfinity Stream is the better
option for you. With Xfinity Stream on Roku, you have access to more than 200
live TV channels and on-demand films and series.
Please note that you cannot use the Xfinity
Stream Beta app on Roku until you have installed your Xfinity Internet outage and
Xfinity TV services.
Once your
Xfinity Internet and TV services are activated, you can download the app on
these Roku models:
·
Roku TV: A000X, C000X, 5000X, 6000X, 7000X,
8000X
·
Roku Streaming Media Player:
o
Roku
Ultra (4340X, 4660X)
o
Roku
Express (3700X, 3900X) and Express + (3710X, 3910X)
o
Roku
Premiere (3920X, 4620X) and Premiere + (3921X, 4630X)
o
Roku
2 (4210X only), Roku 3 and 4 (4200X, 4210X, 4230X, 4400X)
·
Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming
Stick +: 3600X,
3800X, 3810X
·
Roku Sound Bar: 9100X
The devices
must have at least firmware version 8.1 b1 or higher. The Xfinity Stream Beta the channel is only displayed for authorized devices in the Roku channel memory.
Note that you may have to accept the activation conditions again if you're an account is updated or your Xfinity TV package is changed.
Activate the Xfinity Stream Beta app
on Roku
1. Open the app via the Xfinity Channel
in the Roku Channel Store and select Sign in.
2. The Activation Code screen appears on
your Roku or a device connected to Roku. Go to xfinity.com/authorize from another device (e.g. a cell phone,
tablet, or desktop - not your Roku).
3. Enter the six-digit code provided by
the Roku device into the web browser.
4. Enter your Xfinity ID and password
and then select Sign in.
5. You will see success! message. The screen of your device connected to Roku or
Roku will be updated shortly.
6. The activation conditions are
downloaded to your Roku connected device or Roku TV. Scroll to read the terms
and choose Yes to accept and continue. If you choose no thanks, the activation process will restart. How to fix Xfinity live chat & Xfinity internet outage map.
7. Name your device and select Confirm.
8. You will see the main menu and you
can now use the app!
Xfinity Stream on Roku: Not Working
Since you
are installing the beta version of the app on your Roku device, some errors and
problems may occur when using the app. Problems like can't authorize the app,
can't sign in, can't stream movies or TV shows, and many can come. If you
encounter any of these problems, try the following hacks.
1.
Delete the channel and reinstall the channel.
2.
Log out of your Xfinity Stream or Roku account and log in again.
3.
Check your WiFi connection and make sure it is Xfinity wifi not working properly.
4.
Make sure the app is updated.
5.
Restart your Roku device.
Could
Xfinity Stream still not work? Try the Comcast Roku-like device called Flex.
Conclusion
Install the
Xfinity Stream app on your Roku device using the steps above. If you have
problems with the app, try the remedies above. Install and activate the app on
your Roku and stream over 200 live channels on your TV. Follow us on Twitter
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