it also appears that at least one x1 (formerly called companion now just HD) set top box can have 5 streaming devices (TVs, Roku, etc) at one time. It appears the move is now to use regular set top boxes (at $5/month) or let customer use their own devices. Peacock Premium has a $4.99/month value. “Comcast already has the capability to go direct to consumer,” Sappington says, “so it’s just a matter of whether it becomes their business model.”For the moment, at least, Comcast’s business plan for TV is to make its X1 interface ubiquitous on smart TVs and to keep you watching.
It’s all just right there.”Video providers—such as Comcast, Netflix, Amazon, HBO, and Comcast could eventually launch its own direct-to-consumer streaming offering, which doesn’t assume you’re also paying for Comcast broadband.
Strauss says his product team is actively developing the X1 interface for additional platforms to roll out over the next year. The XFINITY site says to get 4K requires an XG1v4 or an Xi6.Can I bring my box in for an exchange to a 4K-capable box?If I do, can they copy my saved DVR content to the new device for me?My DVR says XG1-A on the front. Irrespective of other platforms and devices, the Peacock app is now available on the Comcast Xfinity Flex box and is due to go live for eligible Xfinity X1 customers in the next few weeks. “We think the future of TV will be a function of how you aggregate it, how you contextualize it, and how you personalize it,” says Strauss. it also appears that at least one x1 (formerly called companion now just HD) set top box can have 5 streaming devices (TVs, Roku, etc) at one time. Learn more about Accessibility Settings on X1. Today, Hulu announced that it is now launching on Comcast Xfinity X1. The company has announced plans to launch in beta on Sony and LG smart TVs before the end of 2018.“Smart TVs are absolutely part of our strategy and our vision,” says Comcast’s Xfinity Services chief Matthew Strauss. Certainly before I brought the old box in I would do a lot of cleanup, keep only what really matters.it appears that in some areas (perhaps all by now) new customers do not get/use home set top box DVRs (like the Xg1).
An X1 user authenticated to Netflix will see all eight seasons of “Pay-TV providers want to retain subscribers, so they want to make sure that you stay inside their ecosystem,” says Brett Sappington, a media analyst at Parks Associates. I am sort of getting that there is a change going on from cable-as-I've-known-it to some sort of streaming version of cable. We sincerely appreciate the inquiries about ESPN+ on X1. Learn more about accessing the X1 sports app.
You can use the Xfinity stream app to see what’s in the cloud. )This vision diverges sharply from the days when your pay-TV provider supplied you with a proprietary box—and charged you a monthly rental fee for the privilege of using it—but it’s part of a plan that Comcast has been working on for awhile.
Here are some fees to expect on next month’s bill and why. Starting today, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 customers can stream Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). The XFINITY site says to get 4K requires an XG1v4 or an Xi6.Can I bring my box in for an exchange to a 4K-capable box?If I do, can they copy my saved DVR content to the new device for me?If your nearest service center is convenient for you it may be possible. Peacock Premium is included at no additional cost for all Xfinity Flex customers and Xfinity X1 and video customers who have a subscription to Xfinity Internet or Digital Starter TV, or equivalent, or above. It’s a good time to be alive if you like television.”The Xfinity Stream app, which is also available for iOS, Android, browsers, and mobile browsers, closely resembles the Xfinity X1 set-top box’s interface. At this time Comcast does not currently offer ESPN Plus (ESPN+) on any Xfinity TV platforms including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Stream or Xfinity Flex. HD Technology fee: An additional monthly charge for cable subscribers who opt for Xfinity X1 HD DVR service. it is still something that Comcast appears to be implementing.All very interesting.
“If you don’t have a reason to leave their platform—and there’s data to support this—you’re much more likely to stay with that provider. It appears the move is now to use regular set top boxes (at $5/month) or let customer use their own devices.