How to Activate and Watch Xfinity on Roku Streaming Device | Watch Xfinity For Roku [Updated May 2022]

If you’re here it implies you are having a Roku with Xfinity, and are not able to stream Xfinity on Roku, isn’t it?

Well, Carrying a Roku streaming device along with Xfinity can get you in trouble if you aren’t aware of How to activate & watch Xfinity On a Roku streaming device in 2022?

Keep your worries aside because I’m going to provide you with the ultimate solution for the same. Although if you’re wondering Is Xfinity on Roku Free? Then, No it is not a free service.

But wait, 

Before I drive you to the ride does Roku work with Xfinity? I must share a brief story about Xfinity.

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Let’s understand what Roku Xfinity is, How to activate & watch Xfinity on Roku streaming devices, and how to use Roku For Xfinity.

Introduction Part | Roku And Xfinity

Xfinity comes under Comcast cable communications, it is an OTT platform that is US-Based. The CEO of Xfinity is Dave Watson. 

Xfinity not only gets you more than 1000 on-demand videos but also 200+ live TV channels. Comcast provides you with diverse types of services such as Wireless services, video content services, and many more. 

Xfinity enables users to record their favorite shows, and movies on a cloud-based DVR to watch later offline. 

Roku becoming the first choice for the users to stream content as they have their own app store. 

Xfinity also has a wide range of users around the USA so they also didn’t limit themself to a certain platform (OS), you can enjoy Xfinity on all leading platforms such as iOS, and Android.

Let’s move the process of How To Use Roku with Xfinity and How to activate & watch Xfinity On Roku TV. It can be difficult for the Roku users to remember all the Roku device’s names especially when they have multiple devices, to solve it Change Roku Names as you can remember them.

To enjoy Xfinity On Roku you must meet the following requirements and also must be located in a serviceable location.

To install and watch live TV and stream desired shows on Roku using the Xfinity Stream App, you have to meet the requirements first.

 

Premium Subscription Of Xfinity:

Before moving to other requirements a premium subscription is a must in order to access the Xfinity App. You need to have Xfinity TV subscriptions and Xfinity Internet. The best thing is you’ve multiple options to choose from. Here are the plans;

• TV Plan – The TV plan starts from $30/month which supports 10 channels and $89.99/month supports 260+ channels.
• Internet Plan – The internet plan starts from $29.99 that provides you a speed of 50Mbps and $299 with a 3000 Mbps speed. The price may vary. Also, check the plan details before purchasing.

Check For Compatibility: 

It’s a bitter truth that all the available Roku in the market aren’t compatible with Xfinity App, so ensure that your device is compatible with Xfinity App. Here is the list of Xfinity app supporting Roku devices.

Xfinity Streaming Roku Compatibility

• Roku TV(A000x, C000x, 5000x, 6000x, 7000x, 8000x).
• Roku Express(3700, 3900). 
• Express+(3710, 3910).
• Roku Premierę(3920, 4620). 
• Roku Premierę(3921, 4630).
• Roku 2(4210).
• Roku 3((4200, 4210, 4230).
• Roku Ultra(4340, 4660).
• Roku 4(4400).
• Roku Streaming Stick(3600, 3800).
• Roku Streaming Stick+(3810).
• Roku Sound Bar(9100).

Note: (Currently, the above-mentioned subjects enable you only, but it may change on upcoming updates).

Prerequisites About Roku For Xfinity:

1. To begin with, to create an account with Xfinity, simply visit https://www.xfinity.com/ and create an account with it.
2. Once you are done with creating the accounting process, you need to choose a prime subscription.
3. You can check out the plan on their website, it will charge you around $65 annually.
4. Your Roku device should be an 8.1 B1 or higher version of the operating system to run smoothly.

Note: All the above-mentioned devices are capable of streaming Xfinity Stream Beta App.

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However, if you’re not sure about your Roku model, follow the below steps to find out.

• Choose Settings under the Home screen. 
• Select System and then click on the About section.
• Here you can see the model number of your Roku device. Another thing to be considered is the version of your device. It should be 8.1 b1 or above. Here is how to check the version of your Roku Device.
• Choose the System under the Settings tab
• Choose System Update
• Click on the Check Now option. If any update is available make sure to update it with the latest version to get the latest features and reduce the bugs.

These are basic requirements to get you started on using the Xfinity app. Now let’s jump to the topic and learn how you can download and use the Xfinity app on a Roku device. 

How To Download Xfinity App On Roku Streaming Device?

The process is pretty straightforward, yet, you need to pay close attention to the entire steps of How To Connect Roku To Xfinity Box? The Roku users may also love to get IPTV On Roku.

• Turn on all of your devices, and ensure to connect them with a proper internet connection.
• You need to access the Home Screen of Roku, so use the Home Button on the Roku remote.
• Now on the left side of the home screen, you can see a bunch of options under the “HOME”. Find and click on “Streaming Channels” and it will take you to the Channel Store.
• Now again, on the left panel, click on “Search Channels” and type “Xfinity” and click on the magnifying glass. 
• Once the Xfinity app icon displays on the screen, press “Ok” to navigate to the app info and finally tap on the “Add Channel.”

Note: Above steps will start downloading and installing the Xfinity app on your RokuOS.

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How To Activate & Watch Xfinity On Roku

Follow the below-given guide to activate Roku For Xfinity though, for this, you will require a Roku and Xfinity app. Ensure you have downloaded it by following the above-mentioned guide. 

• Run the App on your Roku streaming device and if it’s your first time then on the home interface you can see the “Get Started” option tap on it.
• The next screen will display a 6 digit code “Activation Code” on your TV screen.
• Note down the activation code on a paper, we will need that later.
• Now open Google Chrome on your PC or mobile, if you haven’t downloaded google chrome yet, tap here to download Google Chrome.
• On the address bar type xfinity.com/authorize roku and smash enter button.
• The next screen will ask you to enter the code you got earlier, type the code and click on the “Continue” button.
• Once you get a successful popup, it’s time to log in. Enter your Xfinity login credentials.
• It may ask you to accept the terms and conditions, choose “Yes” to accept.
• Woohoo !! Your Xfinity Roku activated successfully.

Home Screen Message Stands For In Roku:

Search	Using this you can find shows, movies, and others.
Live TV	By clicking on Live tv will enable you to watch all the available Live TV.
Saved	If you have done any recording for offline use, then you get them on the saved button.
Browse	The Browser also works in the same manner as Search does. You can use the browser button to find the various contents.
Settings	If you want to make any changes to your device’s settings, you can use settings. By using the settings you can make changes.

Quick Tips To Fix Xfinity Stream Not Working On My Roku? Common Comcast Roku Problem

If your device is Xfinity supportable and has an 8.1 B1 or higher version then it should work fine. But still, if you’re encountering any of the following errors; Failed to login, Error while watching movies, or app not working, here are the short and possible fixes.

1. Reboot your Roku device.
2. Ensure you’ve stable internet connection, if not perform a router reset to fix the slow speed issue.
3. Log out of your Xfinity account, reboot the device, and log in again. 
4. Check if your Xfinity app is up to date, if not, update it.
5. Update your Roku device with the latest version.
6. Check the input port, it should be HDMI on Roku TV.
7. The culprit can be batteries, so make sure batteries are fine.
8. Uninstall the Xfinity app and reinstall it.
9. Contact the XOC support team and disclose the build number and Xfinity Version.

Note: These workarounds should help you to fix Xfinity App Not Working With Roku.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wrapping Up:

Xfinity offers you many services, and as it is an OTT platform so you can stream video content as well. Activating the Xfinity on Roku is a tricky task, so this article is explained in depth.

This detailed guide elaborates on how to activate & watch Roku For Xfinity. Using these methods you can easily activate your Xfinity.

Apart from activating and watching it with Roku, I also shared the particular devices which support the Xfinity beta app. 

I hope this article was informative for you. If you still have any questions or suggestions regarding this topic you can leave me a comment below.