Xfinity Stream by Comcast is one of the popular names in US households. Comcast offers services like telecommunications, cable TV, internet, security devices, and more. Cable TV is a major one among those. As every cable network is moving towards streaming apps, Xfinity is no exception. Currently, the Xfinity Stream app is not compatible with Google TV. However, you can use the web browser on Google TV to stream Xfinity Stream content from its official website.
If you are uncomfortable with the browser method, you can cast or sideload the app on Google TV to stream its content. With Xfinity Stream on Google TV, you can watch 250+ live TV channels and thousands of VODs in high streaming quality. Before proceeding to any of the steps below, make sure to have an Xfinity Internet or TV subscription. This article covers the possible methods to watch the Xfinity Stream content on Google TV.
How to Watch Xfinity Stream on Google TV using Web Browser
Apart from the app, Xfinity Stream also offers a dedicated website to stream its TV channels and on-demand content. You can use any web browser on your Google TV to access the Xfinity website.
(1) Install any Web Browser of your choice on Google TV.
(2) Open the web browser and enter the Xfinity Stream website (https://www.xfinity.com/stream/).
(3) Click the Sign In button.
(4) On the next screen, enter your Xfinity Stream credentials and click the Let’s Go button.
(5) Once you complete the sign-in process, you will get the Xfinity Stream home screen.
(6) Choose the video content that you want to watch and stream them on your Google TV.
How to Cast Xfinity Stream on Google TV
(1) Install the Xfinity Stream app on your smartphone from the App Store or Play Store.
(2) Connect the Google TV and your smartphone to the same WiFi network.
(3) Open the Xfinity Stream app on your smartphone.
(4) Login with your subscribed Xfinity account.
(5) Choose any of the video titles to stream.
(6) On the playback screen, tap the Cast icon on the top right of the screen. For iPhones, tap the AirPlay icon.
Note: To use the AirPlay feature on Google TV, you have to turn On the AirPlay setting on your Google TV.
(6) On the list of devices, choose your Chromecast with Google TV.
(7) Now, the video will appear on your Google TV.
(8) To stop the casting, tap the Cast icon and click the Google TV device.
How to Sideload Xfinity Stream APK on Google TV
If you intend to install the Xfinity Stream app on Google TV to watch content, you need to sideload its APK file with the help of Downloader.
(1) Install the Downloader app on your Google TV from the Play Store.
(2) Now, go to the Settings menu.
(3) On the Settings menu, choose the System option.
(4) Then, select About from the list of options.
(5) Scroll down and tap the Android TV OS build option seven times.
(6) You will get the “You are now a developer!” pop-up. Now, you have enabled the developer mode on Google TV.
(7) After that, go to the Apps section under the Settings menu.
(8) Select the Security & Restrictions feature and choose the Unknown Sources option.
(9) Scroll down and turn On the Install Unknown Apps toggle for the Downloader app.
Sideload Xfinity Stream APK on Google TV
(1) Open the Downloader app on your Google TV.
(2) On the search bar, enter the Xfinity Stream APK link and click the Go button.
(3) The Xfinity Stream APK file will be downloaded. Install the Xfinity Stream apk file by tapping the Install button.
(4) Open the Xfinity Stream app and sign in with your Comcast account.
(5) Stream all the live TV channels and on-demand content on your Google TV.
FAQ
No. You cannot install the Xfinity Stream app on Android TV.
Hulu is the best alternative to Xfinity Stream. You can install Hulu on Google TV from the Play Store.
Xfinity Stream is free for Xfinity Internet and Xfinity TV subscribers.