What Happened To Smart Resume On Xfinity?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Smart Resume was recently removed from the Comcast Labs menu

. It's now turned on by default and found in Settings > Preferences > General. Guide Readability enhancements were recently removed from the Comcast Labs menu and renamed Enhanced Text Readability.

What is smart Resume Xfinity?

Smart Resume

lets you easily resume watching your program after fast-forwarding through commercial breaks in DVR recordings

. When you start to fast-forward, you'll automatically be returned to where the show picks up once the break's over. Smart Resume is turned on by default for all customers.

How do I enable smart Resume on Xfinity?

To turn Smart Resume on or off in the Xfinity Stream portal or app,

go to Settings > Playback Preferences, then toggle Smart Resume off or on

.

How do you skip commercials with Xfinity Remote?

  1. Press the CABLE button at the top of the remote.
  2. Press and hold Setup until CABLE blinks twice.
  3. Type in 994. If you've done it correctly, CABLE will blink twice.
  4. Press (don't hold) SETUP.
  5. Type in 00173.
  6. Now press the button you want to be the 30-second skip button.

What does the B button do on Xfinity Remote?

By default, the A key is Help, the B key is

Day

-, the C key is Day+ and the D key is Descriptive Video Service (DVS) on/off. You can set these buttons to replay, go to Xfinity On Demand, jump ahead 24 hours in the On-Screen Guide and more.

Where is the gear icon on Xfinity Remote?

Access the Settings Menu

Press the xfinity button on your remote.

Use the right arrow or left arrow button

to select the gear icon.

Where is setup button on Xfinity Remote?

It's

on the bottom left or top right of your Xfinity remote

.

The silver remotes have an oval-shaped gray setup bottom on the top right of the remote. If you have an XR2, XR5, or XR11, it's a small gray circle or square on the bottom left. Some XR2 or XR5 don't have setup buttons.

What can I say to my Xfinity remote?

  • “Watch NBC.”
  • “Find kids movies.”
  • “Launch Sports app.
  • “Show me what's on tonight at seven.”
  • “Turn on Closed Captioning.”
  • “Show me settings.”

Does Xfinity have a new remote?


The Voice Remote is available to eligible new and existing X1 and Flex customers

. Visit your nearest Xfinity Store to pick one up in person or order one to be shipped to you via UPS in a Getting Started kit (accessory shipping and handling fees will apply) through the Xfinity Assistant or by contacting us.

Is there a way to skip commercials on demand?

On-Demand Videos

But in most cases, you can't skip or fast forward through these commercials. There is a

miniature ad icon

and you can see the progress bar that signals the commercial duration.

How do I turn off narrator on Comcast?

While watching full-screen video, press the down arrow on your Xfinity remote. The transport bar will pop up on the lower third of the screen.

Press the left arrow twice to highlight the audio description on/off option on the screen

(the audio description logo). Press OK to turn audio description on or off.

Can Xfinity DVR skip commercials?


Yes

, users can pause live TV shows so they will never missing out any part of the TV shows. When ready to watch the skipped TV show, users can simply press the “PLAY” button on the remote to watch payback from where being left off.

Can I control xfinity with my phone?

Setting up the Xfinity TV Remote App

For Android, download from Google Play. Select the Xfinity TV Remote app on your device. Select Get Started. Sign in with your Xfinity ID and password.

How do I get live TV on my xfinity remote?


Press the C button to access while watching TV

. There are even more awesome apps that come with X1 like Weather, Pandora, and Traffic. Learn more about Apps on X1. Last watched programs and – DVR, On Demand or Live TV.

How do I change SAP settings on Comcast?

Press the xfinity button on your remote. Highlight Settings (the gear icon) and press OK on your remote. You can get to Audio Language (SAP) Reset from Device

Settings > Audio

, Language, or Accessibility Settings. Highlight one of them and press OK on your remote.

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