[Other] Non-X1 menus
I noticed that with the Olympics done, Comcast has removed the large Olympic button from the mini-menu, and the Rio Olympics button on the main menu. The problem is, they haven't restored the Watchlist...
View Article[Price] Price Hikes in October bill
Surprised I didn't see another thread on this. My Latest bill has some significant rate increases for 10/1. Going to have to make some changes soon.
View Article[Connection] Cloud DVR Streaming Breakups
Hi All I guess it's breaking up or buffering a lot, watching on my Android Cell late at night, sometimes it plays fine, and sometimes it starts and stops every minute, don't have room to download the...
View Article[Content] Comcast is now down-rezzing some 1080i channels to 720p w/mpeg4
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=542203 Here's the channels that I've seen in the ATL: BBCAHD - 1080i (now 720p) UPHD - 1080i (now 720p) MTVLIVE - 1080i (now 720p) UHD - 1080i (now...
View ArticleTennis Channel, Viceland and FYI tier changes...
Saw these two items posted on the Comcast Help & Support Forums: "Areas that currently offer the Tennis Channel via the Sports & Entertainment Package will be moving this channel to the Digital...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 Anyroom DVR Wiring Diagram
Good morning, I recently ordered an Xfinity X1 Triple Play package with the Anyroom DVR function and a secondary X1 stand-alone receiver for a bedroom. The house is currently wired with COAX in all of...
View ArticleUpcoming contract renewals
If you wonder why your bill will be going up even more, look at this giant list of upcoming renewals:quote:October Pivot TV (Network Ceasing Operations) RAI Italia November GMA Life GMA Pinoy December...
View Article[X1-X2] Understanding the X-1 remote
I just got the X-1 cable box and remote the other day. The remote is programmed to my HDTV and Sony Receiver. There are two buttons on the top, TV Power on the left and All Power on the right. When I...
View ArticleSomething's not right here...
Something's not right here We are having trouble adding this device to your account. Please call 1-800-XFINITY and mention error 11700. (Error xacsa.provision.11700: Error) All I can say is that this...
View ArticleLocal HD Channels not authorized?
I know a few people in Massachusetts that have Xfinity X1 boxes, but the HD versions of the channels they subscribe to come up as "not authorized", including local OTA channels! I have posted a video...
View Article[X1-X2] Xi3 Client box stuck on rebooting screen
I have a XG2 and a Xi3 Client box. The XG2 is fine, but when I turned on the Xi3, the screen was frozen. So I unplugged it, and it is stuck on the rebooting screen. I have tried twice already. I just...
View Article[Connection] Self installation of Xfinity Whole house DVR plus slave unit.
I am currently a subscriber of Xfinity internet with one box for digital Basic Program which I never use because I get my TV programming from directTV. I would like to change from Direct TV to all...
View Article[Other] Comcast program guide switching from Rovi/TV Guide to Gracenote
Since Wednesday, I noticed the text on Comcast's EPG (at least on the Memphis system) had changed, with the program descriptions about the same (word for word) as those on Zap2it.com. There were some...
View Article[Video] Some SD channels have wrong aspect ratio
It looks like some of the SD channels are now just downrez copies of the HD. The problem is, they are anamorphic, but still being broadcast as 4:3. That means they are vertically stretched. This...
View Article[Content] Hero's & Icons Channel
Over in Philly today and noticed channel 242 is now H&I.
View Article[Connection] Comcast is wiring 70's apartment complex in Houston
The complex used to have some horrible service called TVMAX/Wavevision, which apparently vanished after racking up several million dollars in FCC fines. They are bringing new lines - they have been...
View Article[Video] MPEG-4
Any news on when Comcast will using MPEG-4 video? And does anyone know if Atlanta customers are currently using? Will Comcast add more HD channels when available in Freedom Region when this active? See...
View Article[Price] Considering Xfinity when Verizon contract up
In trying to do an apples to apples comparison, as my contract with Verizon is almost over. I've tried websites but the order system online seems to only allow 1 xfinity DVR. I want 2. My current FIOS...
View Article[X1-X2] Xfinity X1 now available to New Customers
I just heard a brand new radio commercial for the new Xfinity X1 cable box on local radio station 94.1 WIP Sports radio. But like others have said its currently only available for new residents and...
View Article[Rant] Xfinity Changes
Sometime today or last night Xfinity made some major changes to their online links. My Watchlist, TV Guide and other shortcuts go to one link that does not give me any discernable means to access my...
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