Comcast Xfinity Stream app on Apple TV
Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app on Apple TV
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The app that allows cable TV subscribers to pull up live channels, DVR content, and on-demand video is now available on Apple TV boxes. The Apple TV Plus app for the X1 platform was launched in March for compatible cable boxes. There are other platforms with the app.

With the launch of the Stream app on Apple TV, our customers now have a new device option for accessing their Xfinity TV subscription in the home, and they will be the first to enjoy a new, streamlined experience We are always looking for a better way to binge-watch, whether or not thatUI is streamlined enough.

You have to be able to use the app.

To watch live or On Demand out-of-home:

Xfinity TV service with any Internet connection.

Note: Using a mobile wireless network may incur data charges. Check your wireless provider’s rate plan for details.

To watch live TV or On Demand while connected to your in-home Xfinity network:

Xfinity TV and Internet service.

Note: Some content may only be available while connected to your in-home network. Learn more about Xfinity On Demand restrictions.

To watch your completed cloud-based DVR recordings in or out of your home:

Xfinity X1, Choice TV with Xfinity Flex, Xfinity Instant TV or Xfinity On Campus service, or a customer-owned TV Box as your primary outlet.

Note: DVR customers with non-X1 TV Boxes do not have access to Cloud DVR service.

Xfinity TV app on Apple TV setting up DVR recording
Xfinity TV app on Apple TV setting up DVR recording
Image: Comcast

There were rumors of a falling out between Apple and Apple and a possible internet TV partnership between the two companies. We can't even get into the open cable box dream. Both have their own smart TV streaming boxes and are working together to promote them. That's what you'd imagine.

NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBCUniversal, is an investor in the parent company.