[Comcast Equip] Turning off the new SmartBar on Comcast DTAs
This morning, I noticed that Comcast had upgraded the DTA boxes with an on-screen program guide, SmartBar, etc. I found the SmartBar annoying, showing up everytime you change channels. You can activate...
View Article[Cust Svc] Attempts and Failure
I have 3 roku's in my house and do not live in a Comcast serviceable area, I am wanting to subscribe to a basic plan with channels such as CNN and Fox News and such the basic plan and I keep getting...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 Keeps Freezing
Had X1 installed a few weeks back. Had random freezing issues and some error codes popping up, and ultimately Comcast sent a tech out. He placed a filter just prior to where the cable enters house and...
View Article[X1-X2] Xfinity X1 now available to New Customers
I just heard a brand new radio commercial for the new Xfinity X1 cable box on local radio station 94.1 WIP Sports radio. But like others have said its currently only available for new residents and...
View Article[Comcast Equip] New XR8 device will allow older STBs to use RF remotes
Comcast may be preparing to deploy a new device called the "XR8" that would allow subscribers to control their STBs with RF remotes like the XR2 and XR5: Universal Electronics preps XR8, XR2 'aim...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Comcast MDU question...
Hi, We just got a few Vecima Terrace 600 MDUs from a surplus auction. They don't have any asset tags, but Vecima indicated to us that comcast was the original purchaser of the equipment. We contacted...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Volume Up/Down on XR2 remote seems to have double the effect
My setup: Motorola RNG110 connected via HDMI to an LG HDTV (which itself is connected via optical to my Vizio sound bar). I have a Motorola RNG110 box but also noticed this on the HD DTA so it seems to...
View Article[Connection] Odd 'outage' in Chicago area?
This morning, I had something odd happen on my box. When I called in to Comcast, I got an automated message that there was an outage. Basically, the only remote key that worked was INFO, and that would...
View ArticleDouble play bundles without X1?
All of bundles with Digital Starter or above seem to include it. I have a TiVo so I do not need one, nor do I want to pay a hidden cost for something I can't use.
View Articlesounds garbled
had new dvr box installed constant signal lost error on changing channels. plus screen freezes and on channels such as fx, hbo. and to top it off box goes to sleep and i have to reset it again 2 tech...
View Article[Content] Price hikes AND content removal?
New year, more price hikes. I was expecting the bill to go up, unfortunately not by nearly $10. Okay, fine. But the icing on the cake was as my wife was flipping through channels last night and being...
View Article[X1-X2] Need some feedback regarding X1 receiver upgrade confusion.
So we had X1 installed a year ago and since then there have been new models of the receivers. Today in assisting with a failed HD X1 Receiver, the technician replaced the HD X1 Receiver (SM SR150BNMD)...
View Article[Audio] X1 audio drop outs
I had the newest X1 system and software installed today. I have the main box in my media room, a Panasonic plasma downstairs hooked to a small set top box in the living room and a cheap LCD in the...
View Article[Bill] What is Digital Converter listing on bill
I have a cable card no set top box, but I saw this pop up on my bill.... should I be worried about this... Digital Converter 02/06 - 03/05 0.00 (formerly HDTV Converter Service)
View Article[Audio] Strange Audio Issue On Recordings Only
Here is my issue, and I would like to know how to get this looked into and get it corrected. This happens only on DVR recordings and only on Fox TV. (local out of Richmond Va.) Happens in home, and...
View ArticleCable boxes
Currently, I do not have a cable service and watch TV very rarely, although I do have an antenna on my roof (can get about 4 - 5 channels well), a cheap digital to analog converter box, and a 17"...
View Article[Comcast Equip] pace rng110
on the pace rng110,when you go to the main menu of the guide,what is the INTERACTIVE TV category used for?
View ArticleClass action lawsuit question
Has anyone in the Philly area seen their chosen benefit become active yet? Back in my October bill they said that the free PPV coupons(the option I picked), information would be sent to me between Jan...
View Article[Cust Svc] So just how bad *IS* Comcast? Should I cancel my install?
First install appointment yesterday -- the guy just never showed up. An hour after the end of the window in which he was supposed to be at my house, I left for work. I actually saw a truck coming up...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Forced X1 "upgrade"?
Got an email from Comcast today saying "HURRY! ACTION REQUIRED BY February 11". They have been pushing to replace legacy set top boxes but is this a forced change that will make our existing legacy...
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