[Comcast Equip] Wireless Xi5 receivers
I'm moving (due to pending sale of my residence) and other than putting in a wireless security system and Nest thermostat I'd like to keep the modifications to this new house to a minimum. I'm...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Comcast TV services to be available on Roku and other devices
Given that cable companies are now facing new FCC rules for "unlocking" the set-top box, Comcast has now responded by launching a partner program today that will allow 3rd-party companies' devices to...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Is Comcast phasing out hardware DVRs for Cloud DVR only?
I'm trying to help my parents evaluate their options for TV service. If they switched from Dish satellite to Comcast TV, they would probably want either Comcast's Extra or Preferred TV package, plus HD...
View Article[X1] TiVo wins patent suit against some X1 boxes and features
Comcast will be removing functionality that allows customers to schedule X1 DVR recordings remotely from mobile devices while they pursue an appeal: TiVo Notches Win in ITC Patent Battle with Comcast...
View Articleip channel question
it is probably the way it is but i figured i would ask here.i have a XG1v3 dvr box and 2 Xid companion boxes,i noticed when i tune to channel 1115 newsmaxtv which is a ip channel on either of the xid...
View Article4K Set Top Box?
I've read a few posts here about folks getting a new 4K box for X1. Is this something that's available to everyone? What are the benefits of the 4K STB if Comcast doesn't broadcast in 4K? Are these...
View ArticleOptions for secondary tv
I have recently added a secondary tv in the basement that will get low usage compared to my other tv. I used to have the little box (DTA box) I think it was called and it seemed like it was around...
View Article[NEWS] TV viewing history class action
Color me NOT surprised that CC collects our viewing habits. "In addition to subscribers’ viewing histories, the [personally identifying information] that Comcast collects and uses to target ads...
View Article[DVR] Headless DVR and QAM free boxes
My most recent install involved the use of an XB6 modem and 3 Xi5 wireless receivers. I have no DVR in the house and my DVR is in the cloud. Is this new to Comcast. I'm wondering if it's possible to...
View Article[OUTAGE] What is an 'Xfinity Channels' Outage ?
So checking status center on the xfinity website, it's saying 'An Xfinity Channels Outage has been reported in your area'. My area and address have been red on the outage map since yesterday with the...
View ArticleNBC (Bay Area)
NBC (bay area) has been this way since late last night... there's something obviously wrong here and i hope they fix it soon update: refreshed the box and this went away.
View ArticleDisney in talks to buy Comcast's Hulu share
Disney's looking to buy Comcast's 1/3 share of Hulu. I think that would be bad as all the Comcast owned content would probably leave the service....
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