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Xfinity TV app beta trial on Roku

February 1, 2017

Streaming device specialist Roku is releasing a beta of the Xfinity TV app for Roku in the US, providing Comcast Xfinity TV customers across the country even more choice in how they access the programming that is included with their cable subscription.

Writing in the Roku Stream Blog, Andrew Ferrone, VP, Pay-TV, says that featuring an immersive guide with rich graphics, imagery, personalised recommendations and detailed information for tens of thousands of movies and TV shows, the app will allow Xfinity TV customers to watch live and on demand programming, including local broadcast and Public Educational and Governmental channels, as well as their cloud DVR recordings, delivered over Comcast’s secure private managed network, on Roku devices in the home.

The Xfinity TV beta app gives customers the ability to use and explore the beta Roku channel while Comcast continues to test and improve performance, enhance it with additional features and functionality, and refine the experience to ensure that the app works smoothly. To enjoy the Xfinity TV beta app on the Roku platform, users need simply add it from the Roku Channel Store. Initially, the Xfinity TV beta app will be available on Roku TV models and all Roku players released in the last couple of years including the popular Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Streaming Stick (model 3600), Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Ultra, Roku 4 (model 4400), Roku 3 (model 4230 and 4200), and Roku 2 (model 4210). “We will work to expand support to additional Roku players throughout the beta as part of the official launch,” confirms Ferrone.

“We plan to officially launch the Xfinity TV app later this year, but for now we can’t wait for people to try it out and enjoy more choice and flexibility in accessing their Xfinity cable subscription on their Roku device. Your feedback is important during this beta trial and you will be helping the Comcast team improve the experience,” concludes Ferrone.

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