Roku Compatibility | Yes | Add Channel |
Category | Entertainment |
What You Can Watch on Xfinity Stream | Live TV channels, sports, movies and TV shows. |
Website | https://www.xfinity.com/stream/ |
Price | Free with Xfinity TV or Internet service. |
Xfinity Stream is a prominent streaming platform that offers 250+ live TV channels. It features a lot of popular movies, cable channels, TV shows, and on-demand content. Since the app is officially available on the Channel Store, you can install the app on Roku with ease. With Xfinity Stream on Roku, you can record your favourites to stream them offline.
Apart from installing the app on Roku, you can also AirPlay Xfinity stream content on Roku from your iPhone/iPad. In this article, we have provided step-by-step instructions to add and activate Xfinity Stream on Roku. Additionally, this post also covers troubleshooting tips if the app fails to work on Roku.
How to Install Xfinity Stream on Roku
You don’t need to pay for any kind of subscription to access the Xfinity Stream app. However, you will need an active account of either Xfinity TV or the Internet to access the Xfinity Stream app. Based on your Xfinity TV subscription, you can stream content on the app. To subscribe to its services, you can visit the official website.
1. Turn on Roku and press the Home button on your remote.
2. Select the Streaming Channels from the left pane.
3. Next, navigate to Search Channels and select it.
4. Type Xfinity Stream using the virtual keyboard and search for it.
5. Choose Xfinity Stream from the suggestion list.
6. Click on Add channel and wait until the channel gets added.
7. Click on the Go to Channel option to launch Xfinity Stream.
How to Activate and Watch Xfinity Stream on Roku
1. Launch the Xfinity Stream app after installing it.
2. Next, select the Sign In button and generate an activation code.
3. Note the activation code displayed on the screen.
4. On a web browser on your smartphone or PC, visit the activation webpage of Xfinity Stream [http://www.xfinity.com/authorize].
5. Enter the activation code on the required field and hit the Continue button.
6. Next, sign in with your Xfinity TV or internet account to activate the Xfinity Stream app.
7. After that, restart the Xfinity Stream app and start streaming your favourite movies or series.
How to AirPlay Xfinity Stream on Roku
If you can’t install the Xfinity Stream app on your Roku device, you can access the AirPlay method to stream the Xfinity Stream content without installing the app. To do this, you must enable the AirPlay feature on your Roku device.
1. Open the App Store on your smartphone and search for the Xfinity Stream app.
2. Locate the official Xfinity Stream app and hit the Get button on the App Store to install the app on your iPhone/iPad.
3. Connect your Roku to a WIFI where your iPhone is connected.
4. Now, launch the Xfinity Stream app and log in with your credentials.
5. Play your favourite content and open the Control Center on your iPhone/iPad.
5. Select the Screen Mirroring icon and choose your Roku device from the available devices.
6. Now, play the Xfinity Stream content on the iPhone and watch it on the TV.
How to Fix the Xfinity Stream App Not Working on Roku
Sometimes, the Xfinity Stream application on your Roku device may not work properly due to various reasons,
- Poor internet connection
- Corrupted cache
- Temporary bugs on the device
- Outdated Xfinity Stream app or Roku firmware
Regardless of the issue, try the following solutions one after another to rectify the issue.
- Try restarting your Roku device to clear the temporary bugs on your Roku.
- Try clearing the cache files on your Roku device.
- Update the software on your Roku device to eliminate the bugs from the last update.
- Try reinstalling the app on your Roku device.
- If the issue persists, reset your Roku and go through the setup process from scratch. After setting up the device, install the Xfinity Stream app again and configure the credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
To uninstall the Xfinity Stream app, go to the Roku home screen and hit the Right button on your remote. Then, choose the Xfinity Stream app from the channels grid and hit the Remove channel button. This uninstalls the Xfinity Stream app on your device.