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Xfinity Stream on Google TV

Are you a customer of the Xfinity Internet or TV service? If you’re a customer, you can enjoy Xfinity Stream content on your streaming devices for free. If you’re a Google TV user, you can install the Xfinity Stream app, which is officially available on the Play Store. On this app, you get access to 250+ live channels and 1000+ on-demand titles. You can stream all the live channels, news, and sports, as well as enjoy the collection of on-demand movies and TV shows on your Google TV effortlessly.

With the Xfinity Stream app, you can also record and download content to watch them offline. The latest version of the Google TV app has built-in Chromecast support, and you can cast the content from your smartphone to your TV without the need to install the Xfinity Stream app.

Xfinity Stream Plans & Pricing

There are three different plans available to choose from if you want to stream content from Xfinity Stream.

Subscription PlansPricing Per Month
Choice TV$20
Popular TV$50
Ultimate TV$68.50

How to Sign Up for Xfinity Stream

1. Visit the official website of Xfinity Stream from your PC browser.

Xfinity Stream home screen

2. Select the Sign In to continue.

3. Click Create a new Xfinity ID and sign in to Xfinity Stream.

4. Choose the plan and select Checkout.

5. Provide the card details and click Submit.

6. Start streaming the content on Xfinity Stream.

How to Add Xfinity Stream on Google TV

1. Press the Assistant button on the remote and say, Xfinity Stream.

Searching Apps on Google TV

2. Select the Xfinity Stream app from the search result.

3. Click Install to add the app to your Google TV.

How to Activate Xfinity Stream Account [www.xfinity.com/authorize]

1. Launch Xfinity Stream on your Chromecast with Google TV.

2. Select Sign In to get the activation code.

3. Visit the Xfinity Stream activation website [xfinity.com/authorize] from a browser.

4. Enter the activation code and the necessary login details if prompted.

5. Start streaming the content on the Xfinity Stream app on your TV.

Xfinity Stream Activation

Can I Cast Xfinity Stream to Google TV?

Yes. Those who prefer not to install the Xfinity Stream app can use the built-in cast feature to screen mirror the content to Google TV.

Cast from Android Smartphone

1. Begin by connecting Google TV to a WIFI network with a faster connection.

2. Make sure that your Android/iOS smartphone is connected to the same WIFI as your Google TV.

2. Install the Xfinity Stream app on your smartphone from Google Play Store or App Store.

3. Launch the Xfinity Stream app on your device and log in.

4. Choose to play a title and click on the Cast icon.

Tap the cast icon

5. Select your Google TV name and watch the content on your TV.

  • To Cast from Google Browser:
    • Visit the official website of Xfinity Stream from the Chrome browser on your PC. Log in and choose content to play.
    • Select the Cast icon from the media playback screen.
    • Choose your Google TV and watch the same content on TV.
  • To Cast from Microsoft Edge Browser:
    • Those watching Xfinity Stream on PC via the Microsoft Edge browser can select Three vertical dot icons → Choose More Tools → Select Cast media to device → Tap on your TV.

Can I Sideload Xfinity Stream on Google TV

Yes. You can sideload Xfinity Stream on Sony Google TV as an APK file using the Downloader on Google TV. For this to work, you have to enable Unknown Sources on the TV Settings as the pre-requisite.

Compatible TVs

The following are the TV brands that manufacture Google TV, and upon purchasing it, one can watch Xfinity Stream on the TV.

  • TCL Google TV
  • Hisense Google TV
  • Sony Google TV
  • Philips Google TV

Is Xfinity Stream Geo-Restricted?

Yes. Xfinity Stream is available only to US residents. Users from outside the USA can rely on the best VPN for Google TV, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, to unblock the geo-restrictions of Xfinity Stream.

NordVPN

Can I Cancel Xfinity Stream Subscription?

Yes. You can cancel the Xfinity Stream subscription at any time. However, you can’t terminate the service online. You need to cancel your Xfinity Stream in person by visiting the Xfinity Store.

If you still have an Xfinity Stream billing period remaining, then you can access the service until the end of the billing period. Xfinity Stream offers refunds to users under certain circumstances.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, Xfinity Stream may not work on your TV. The cause may vary, and it can be fixed upon performing basic troubleshooting. However, when they don’t give you a hand, you may reach out to Xfinity Stream customer support via the Contact Us or Live Chat form for general and technical help.

Upon following the instructions, you may be able to stream Xfinity Stream on TV without issues.

FAQ

1. Is the Xfinity Stream app available on Google TV?

Yes. The Xfinity Stream app is available on the Play Store of Google TV.

2. Is Xfinity Stream free to use?

The Xfinity Stream app is free to install. However, to access the content, you must subscribe to the membership plans.

3. Does Xfinity Stream has a free trial?

No. Unfortunately, Xfinity Stream doesn’t have a free trial.

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