What Happened To Xfinity Smart Resume?

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 I skip commercials on Xfinity X1?

  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.

Why is the Xfinity app not working on my TV?


Make sure your device has an active network

(either in-home Xfinity network or another Internet connection). Close and re-open the app. Try playing the recording. … Force-quit the app.

How do I get to my Xfinity settings?

  1. Press the xfinity button on your remote.
  2. Use the right arrow or left arrow button to select the gear icon.
  3. Press OK (or center of directional pad) to go to the Settings menu.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

How do I do PIP on Xfinity?

Turn on your TV. Select a channel (Premium or Basic) to watch and then

press the “PIP On-Off” button on

your Comcast remote to turn on the Picture-In-Picture feature.

How many programs can be recorded at the same time on Xfinity?

With Xfinity X1, you can record up to

six programs

in your home simultaneously and even watch another program – whether it’s a pre-recorded show, a live program or an Xfinity On Demand program. If there’s a scheduling conflict, the recording with the highest priority is recorded.

How long can you pause Xfinity?

You can pause the device(s) for a specific amount of time (for example, 30 minutes, one hour or two hours) or

indefinitely until you choose to unpause

.

Why does my Xfinity keep buffering?

Buffering is typically related

to network constraints

. Please go to http://speedtest.comcast.net and run the Internet Speed Test. … Try using a hard-wired internet connection, if possible. If using a wireless internet connection, ensure you have very good signal reception.

What Smart TV is compatible with Xfinity?

The Xfinity Stream Beta app is available on the following

LG

and Samsung Smart TVs: LG: 2020 TVs with Model Codes LG SM, LG UM, LG LM, LG OLED *9, including support for models with the new software version WebOSTV 5.0. 2019 TVs with Model Codes LG SM, LG UM, LG LM, LG OLED *9.

Why can’t I connect to Xfinity WiFi anymore?

Reset Your Settings

Make sure something hasn’t gone awry with your WiFi by resetting your network settings. Go to Settings > General >

Reset

> Reset Network Settings. This resets all your saved WiFi networks and erases all passwords, so make sure you have your network name and password handy before you do this.

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