How to Stream Xfinity Stream On Google TV – Complete Guide

Two of the most well-known entertainment brands in American homes are Xfinity Stream from Comcast and the search mogul Google.

Xfinity Stream offers more than 250 channels of live television streaming. In addition, you have access to thousands of movies and series that are available on demand.

The app lets you download movies, shows, and documentaries and access them even when you are not connected to the internet. 

If you continue reading you will learn how to stream content from the Xfinity Stream app on your Chromecast using Google TV.

Options for Streaming Xfinity On Demand with Google TV Using Chromecast

The Xfinity Stream app is not officially made available for use on Google TV. Therefore, you will need to rely on other techniques to stream it.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Sideloading Xfinity Stream on Your Google TV

1. Connect your Chromecast with Google TV to your television set as the first step.
2. Ensure that your Chromecast with Google TV is connected to the internet before using it.
3. From the main screen, select the Search option and click it.
4. Go to the virtual keyboard that appears on the screen and put ‘Downloader’ into the search area.
5. Select the Downloader app from the available applications.
6. At this point, you should navigate to the app’s details screen and select the Install button.
7. The Downloader app will be downloaded and installed on your Chromecast with Google TV when you follow the on-screen instructions.
8. You must now enable the Downloader app to accept downloads from unknown sources.
9. Launch the Downloader application on your Google TV.
10. In the left-hand pane, ensure that the home tab is chosen before highlighting the URL field.
11. Now, go to https://bit.ly/32mv8QT and enter the Xfinity Stream app link.
12. To install the Xfinity Stream app on your TV, click the Go button and then follow the on-screen instructions.
13. To access your account, launch the Xfinity Stream app on your Google TV, select the Get Started option, and enter your login information.

How to enable Developer Mode on your device;

• Navigate to the Settings menu by selecting the Profile icon on the home screen.
• After that, select the About option from the menu.
• You will know you are a developer after the screen displays the message ‘You are now a developer.’ Keep clicking the Android OS Build option until you see the message.

How to Cast Xfinity Streams on Google TV With Your Smartphone

1. Download the Xfinity app from the Google Play Store and install it on your Android device.
2. Ensure that your smartphone and the Chromecast with Google TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network before moving on to step three.
3. Bring the Notification bar down from its position at the top of the screen.
4. Select the Chromecast with Google TV from the list of available devices by tapping on the Cast icon and selecting it from the menu that appears.
5. If the connection were successful, the content would begin streaming on your TV at this time.
6. After that, launch the Xfinity Stream app and begin streaming the entertainment of your choice. Your Google TV will display the video once it has been uploaded.

Casting Xfinity Streams to Google TV Using Your Personal Computer

• Open the Google Chrome web browser on your Windows or Mac computer.
• Ensure that your computer and your Google TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network before continuing.
• To view any video content, go to the Xfinity Stream website at https://www.xfinity.com/stream/.
• Right-click the screen and select the Cast option from the context menu.
• From the drop-down menu labeled Sources, select Cast Tab after selecting the Google TV device.
• The content will be delivered through the internet to your television.

Xfinity is not the only cable network transitioning toward a streaming app; they are all. You may watch all the cable TV channels by downloading the Xfinity Stream app on your Google TV or any other smart device and logging in.

Eligibility

1. To enjoy live TV and video from Xfinity On Demand, you are required to be an Xfinity customer.
2. To stream DVR recordings, you will need to subscribe to a cloud-based DVR service.
3. To provision service on a mobile device or PC, you need to have an Xfinity ID as well as a password.
4. To stream the complete channel lineup and the entire Xfinity On Demand library, you need to be connected to the Internet network that is provided by Xfinity within your house.
5. To stream and download completed DVR recordings, a connection to either WiFi or a mobile network is required.
6. Xfinity Flex subscribers and customers.
7. Non-Comcast consumers that have made purchases from Comcast in the past (i.e., Downgrade, Churned).
8. Customers that are awaiting the installation of their Xfinity TV.
9. Customers that subscribe to Xfinity On Campus are not eligible at this time.

FAQs

Is Google TV compatible with Xfinity Stream?

There is currently no official Xfinity Stream app with Google TV or Chromecast. Casting the material from your smartphone or computer is the only way to stream the contents; the only other option is to sideload the program using the Downloader app and then cast the app.

How can I get Xfinity Stream installed on my Chromecast device?

Xfinity Stream cannot be installed on Chromecast at this time. On the other hand, you can stream Xfinity Stream directly from your smartphone or computer using Chromecast.