How to Install the Xfinity Stream App
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Introduction
- Install the Xfinity Stream app.
- Have your smart phone or tablet available.
- Have your Comcast username and password.
1 OS Choice
To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.
There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.
| Android Smartphone | iOS Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus. | Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones. |
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? What Operating System do you have on your phone or tablet?
- Install the Xfinity Stream app.
- Have your smart phone or tablet available.
- Have your Comcast username and password.
To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.
There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.
| Android Smartphone | iOS Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus. | Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones. |
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- Launch the Play Store on your smartphone.
- Select the search bar at the top.
- Type in "Xfinity Stream", then select Xfinity Stream from the list.
- Select Install.
Getting started with the Xfinity Stream app is very similar on both Android and iOS devices.
If You're Using an Android Device
- Open Xfinity Stream.
- Xfinity Stream needs to be able to store TV on your device to allow you to watch offline. The first time you start Xfinity Stream, it will ask permission to access media on your device, select Allow.
- A welcome screen is shown. Select Get Started.
- Enter your Comcast Username and Password, then select Sign In.
If You're Using an Apple iOS Device
- Open Xfinity Stream.
- A welcome screen is shown. Select Get Started.
- You'll be asked to use your Xfinity account to sign in. Select Continue.
- Enter your Comcast Username and Password, then select Sign In.
Features
Much like on the website, you'll be able to:
- Purchase a TV package.
- Watch live TV.
- Stream many of your favorite shows and movies on demand.
- Open the App Store.
- Select Search in the bottom right corner.
- Type in "Xfinity Stream", and select Get for Xfinity Stream from the list.
- Select Get for Xfinity Stream.
