This article guides you to stream over 250+ live TV channels and a curated list of VOD shows on your Roku by installing the Xfinity Stream app.
Steps to Install and Activate Xfinity Stream on Roku
Xfinity Stream is a streaming platform that allows users to watch live TV and video-on-demand shows. Fortunately, the Xfinity Stream app is officially available on the Roku Channel Store for direct installation. If you’re an Xfinity subscriber, you can use the login credentials to watch Xfinity Stream for free. Meanwhile, if you aren’t an Xfinity subscriber, visit the website and choose your respective plan to access Xfinity Stream. Once you have the respective sign-in credentials, follow the below steps to install and activate the Xfinity Stream app on Roku.
- Set Up Roku
Switch on your Roku and ensure you connect it to a standard internet.
- Go to Home Menu
Press the Home button on your Roku remote control to get to the home page.
- Select Streaming Channels
After that, use the D-pad to scroll down and choose Streaming Channels.
- Choose Search Channels
Now, you’ll be directed to another page, from which you have to select Search Channels to enter the Roku Channel Store.
- Search and Select Xfinity Stream
From there, use the virtual on-screen keyboard and enter Xfinity Stream. Choose the application from the search results.
- Click on Add Channel
After picking up the respective app, click on the Add Channel button from the app info page.
- Select Go to Channel
Once the Xfinity app has been installed, click on the Go to Channel button to launch it on your Roku.
- Click on Sign In
From Xfinity Stream’s welcome page, click on Sign In to proceed further.
- Get the Activation Code
Now, an Activation code for Xfinity Stream will be displayed on your TV screen. Make a note of that code for later use.
- Visit the Activation Website
Fetch your smartphone or PC and visit xfinity.com/authorize from a web browser of your choice.
- Enter the Code and Click Continue
Input the noted Xfinity Stream’s activation code into the respective field and click on the Continue button.
- Watch Xfinity Stream on Roku
Finally, after a successful activation, the page will be refreshed on your Roku, and you can start watching your desired live TV VOD shows hassle-free.
FAQ
If your Roku runs out of storage, you can use the Xfinity Steam app’s built-in Cast/AirPlay function to stream the video content from your smartphone.
Some of the major causes of the app not working on Roku are poor internet, accumulated cache data, and an outdated app version.
