Activate Xfinity on your Streaming Devices at xfinity.com/authorize

by anisur April 17, 2022

If you are willing some interesting shows on your TV screen and get on demand movies and TV shows, then you need to have the Xfinity Stream app, that can give you the access to tons of channels, and not only shows you can also watch live sports and news.

Compatible streaming devices:

LG Smart TV (the TVs after the 2017 version)
Samsung Smart TV (the TV having the software version from 2017)
Roku
Amazon Fire TV
Android devices
iOS devices
Apple TV (only the installation of the app)

Pre-requisites:

Internet connection.
Mobile or laptop
Streaming device
Code of the TV for signing in
The credentials of the Xfinity app

After learning about the versions of the smart TV on which the app can be activated, we will now proceed with the activation procedure.

Table of Contents

Activate Xfinity Stream App on LG Smart TV:

First, you have to power on the LG Smart TV and then make sure that it is connected to the internet.
Then you have to press the Home button of the remote for bringing up the main menu.
Now you have to scroll to the right or left for reaching the LG Content Store.
Then you have to select the Apps and Games present at the top of the page and search for the app.
Once you get the app, you have to select the app and hit the Install button to download and install the app.
Wait for the installation to complete, and once done, you have to launch the app.
Then you have to register your device when prompted and sign in giving the Xfinity credentials, and then you will be shown the activation code on the screen.
Then you have to launch the web browser of the mobile or laptop and go to the activation site using the web address xfinity.com/authorize
Then you have to enter the six-digit code shown earlier and then hit the Continue

Then on the next page, you have to enter the password and Xfinity ID and hit the Sign in
Then you will be shown Success by the web browser, and you will be notified that the LG Smart TV has been activated.
After the activation of the Smart TV, you will be shown the Terms of Activation, and you have to select the Yes
Then you have to name the device and select Confirm and then you can be able to view the main menu and the app will begin to use.

Activate Xfinity Stream App on Samsung Smart TV:

First task is to turn on the Samsung Smart TV and make sure that the app is connected to the internet.
Then you have to press the Smart Hub button on the remote and you will be taken to the Home Screen.
Then you have to scroll and select the Settings icon, and then to the Support and then to about this TV, and you will be able to view the code of the Samsung Smart TV.
Then you have to scroll and select the Apps and then select the Magnifying Glass
Then you have to enter the name of the Xfinity Stream app on the search bar and then select Done.
Then you have to select the app and you have to click on the Download option to download and install the app.
Then after the completion of the installation, you have to select the Open button, and when prompted, you have to register the device and sign in with the credentials of Xfinity.
Then you have to launch the app and you will then see an activation code on the screen that you have to remember.
Then you have to go to the activation site from the mobile or laptop and using the web address xfinity.com/authorize
Then you have to enter the code as asked on the new page and hit the Continue
Then you will have to enter the password and the Xfinity ID and hit the Sign in
Then you will be shown Success on the screen notifying you that the Samsung Smart TV has been activated.
Then you will see the Terms of Activation and then you have to select the Yes
Then you have to name your device and then you have to hit the Confirm
As you complete the procedure, you will be able to see the main menu and the app is ready to be used.

Activate Xfinity Stream App on Roku:

Turn on the Roku TV or player and connect it to the internet.
Then you have to press the Home button of the remote and then you will then be in the Home Screen.
Then you have to navigate to the Streaming Channels and then to the Roku Channel Store.
Then you have to search for the app from the store and upon getting the app, select it and click on the Add Channel option to download and install the app.
Then you have to select the Go to Channel and you will come back to the Home Screen.
Then after the completion of the installation, you have to launch the app and you will be shown a code on the screen.
Take a note of the code, launch the web browser of the mobile or laptop and go to the activation site using the address xfinity.com/authorize
Then you have to give in the six-digit code on the space and then you have to hit the Continue
Then you have to sign in giving the Xfinity ID and the password, and then you will be shown a Success
Then you have to comply with the Terms of Activation and has to select the Yes option to go to the next page.
Then you have to provide the name of your device and then select Confirm, and you will then be able to see the main menu.

Activate Xfinity Stream App on Amazon Fire TV:

First you have to turn on the Amazon Fire TV, and the go-to the Amazon App Store.
Then you have to search for the Xfinity Stream app on the Search bar and wait for the results to be shown on the screen.
Then you have to select the app, and hit the Get button to download and install the app.
After the completion of the installation, you have to select the app to launch it and then activate the Fire TV if not done, and you will then receive an activation code.
Then you have to launch the web browser of the mobile or laptop and then type the address xfinity.com/authorize on the address bar.
Then you have to go to the activation page, and insert the 6 digit code on the screen, and hit the Continue
Then you will be shown a Success message on the screen notifying you of the activation of the Fire TV and the app will shortly be activated on the screen.
Now, you will be able to see the contents on the app, and can even rent the shows you desire.

Watch Xfinity Stream app on Android devices:

First you have to open the Google Play Store on the Android device.
Then you have to search for the Xfinity stream app on the Search bar and wait till the app is displayed.
Then you have to select the app, and hit the Install button and wait for the installation to complete.
Once done, you will be able to view the contents of the app.

Watching Xfinity Stream app on Apple devices:

First you have to go to the App Store of the Apple device.
Then you have to click on the Search icon and type the name of the app on the Search bar.
Then you have to select the app and hit the Get button to download and install the app on your device.
Wait for the app to be downloaded and installed and then it will be ready to use.

Guidelines to be followed to install the Xfinity Stream app on Apple TV:

Your first task is to connect the iPhone and the Apple TV with the same internet connection.
Then you have to launch the iPhone and go to the App Store.
There you have to search for the Xfinity Stream app and wait for the results to be displayed.
Then you have to click on the Get button to download and install the app.
Then you have to launch the app, and then enter the credentials of the Xfinity app.
Then you have to get back to the Home Screen, and you have to swipe up to see the Control
Then you have to click on the Screen Mirroring
Then you iPhone will start searching for the Apple TV, and upon finding it, select it.
Then your iPhone screen will mirror the Apple TV.
Then you have to open the Xfinity Stream app on your iPhone and then you have to select the video that you want to watch.
Then the media you have selected will appear on the screen of your Apple TV and you can watch the favorite content.

Now, you know of the activation of the app, so go ahead and enjoy your favorites.

Troubleshooting tips if the activation doesn’t take place:

Check on the internet connection, and for the ones using the LG Smart TV and the Samsung Smart TV, make sure that the internet is from the Xfinity.
You have to properly remember the code of the TV while you enter it for the activation of the TV, if the code is not proper then you cannot proceed with the activation of the app.
Be careful while you enter the code, since the code has a certain time limit to be active and you have to enter the correct code.

Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q. Will I be able to use the Xfinity Stream app on the devices partnered with it?

Ans. For the ones using the LG Smart TV and the Samsung Smart TV, you have to use the Xfinity internet to stream live and on-demand content. For the ones using the Amazon Fire TV, they can access the app before the installation and activation of the Xfinity Internet and the TV Services.

Q. Why some devices do not support the Xfinity Stream app?

Ans. There are certain devices on which the app will not work. They have been trying to gain access to many of the devices so that the shows can be enjoyed on the screen a customer owns.

About the Xfinity Stream app:

The Xfinity Stream app comes up with so many shows, movies, sports and news and you can stream the top networks on-demand. You will never have to miss any shows of your choice and can always watch them on any screen that can be turned into a TV. With the Xfinity on-demand, you can have thousands of on-demand shows and movies whenever you desire.

Conclusions:

This article is about the activation of the Xfinity Stream app and on the devices on which you cannot activate the app, there are guidelines on which you can see the contents by installing the app.

Xfinity Customer Service:

If you face any problem within the app which cannot be solved with the troubleshooting, then you need to contact the customer service and you can get many options to contact them. You need to choose one to seek assistance for your problem.

Reference:

xfinity.com/authorize