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How to Watch XFINITY Instant TV on Android TV

You can stream XFINITY Instant TV on Android TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming XFINITY Instant TV using your Android TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Android TV while using XFINITY Instant TV.


XFINITY Instant TV

XFINITY Instant TV is a live TV streaming service which includes locals for $18/month, plus a $10/month Internet gateway rental fee.

You can add Sports & News ($36.50) channels, Entertainment ($15) channels, and Kids & Family ($10) channels.

Android TV

Android TV is a streaming device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

Limited Warranty

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Can you stream XFINITY Instant TV on Android TV?

How to Sign Up and Download XFINITY Instant TV on Android TV

Unfortunately, XFINITY Instant TV is not currently available natively using Android TV. XFINITY Instant TV may launch a native app for Android TV in the future, but for now you can only stream using Google Cast.

You can still sign up for XFINITY Instant TV and use it on other devices like Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for XFINITY Instant TV.
  2. Install the XFINITY Instant TV iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your XFINITY Instant TV credentials.
  4. Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the XFINITY Instant TV app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your Android TV and it will start displaying on your streaming device.

How to Sign Up for XFINITY Instant TV on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use XFINITY Instant TV on Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on XFINITY Instant TV?

20 hours Cloud DVR

XFINITY Instant TV has 20 hours DVR storage.

Up to 2 Devices

XFINITY Instant TV allows you to stream on up to 2 devices simultaneously.

TV Everywhere Apps

Similar to traditional cable and satellite subscriptions, XFINITY Instant TV includes “TV Everywhere” logins for many channels it offers.

On Demand

There is a variety of on demand content to stream within the XFINITY Instant TV app.

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for XFINITY Instant TV.

Only DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV have parental control features.

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.