Does Amazon Firestick work with Xfinity?

As years go by, live TV is increasingly cementing itself as a popular option for cable networks. It allows you to watch all your favorite movies and TV shows and access live TV services.

Xfinity Stream is among the most popular streaming services today since it makes it easy for you to enjoy the content as long as you have an internet connection.

So, does Amazon Firestick work with Xfinity? Yes, it does. You can easily set it up through the Xfinity Stream app from the Amazon App store and use the app to install Xfinity on Firestick. The Firestick app was only available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store previously, but Amazon did some integration with Comcast to ease its availability and convenience. The only point of note is that you need to be an Xfinity customer to access the Xfinity Stream app.

Details about Xfinity Stream

Steps to install theXfinity Stream app:

On a Fire TV device

1. These guidelines will work for all Fire TV devices.
2. Go to your device’s home screen. On its Find menu, hover over it and select ‘Search’.
3. Search for Xfinity in the search function.
4. Several options will pop up, so select Xfinity Stream.
5. Select ‘Get’.
6. Wait until the app installation process is complete
7. A popup will come on the screen to notify you that the Xfinity Stream app installation is complete. Tap on ‘Launch Now’ or ‘Open’ to use the app.
8. You will need to select ‘Allow’ for the app to access files from your device.
9. Tap the ‘Get Started’ button.
10. The system will generate an authorization code. Note this down, as you will need it later.
11. On another device’s browser (feel free to use any browser) visit the Xfinity website to authorize your device. The webpage is https://xfinity.com/authorize, where you will enter the authorization code from the previous step. Select ‘Continue’.
12. Enter your Xfinity credentials and log in to your account.

Through Downloader

In specific instances, you may not have access to the Xfinity Stream app on the Amazon App Store – likely due to geo-restrictions. If this is the case for you, it is possible to download the app through a third-party website – these include FireDl, Downloader, and ES Explorer.

Among these third-party options, Downloader is the most reliable option. You can access the Downloader app on the Amazon App Store and download it to your Amazon Firestick device.

We outline the steps below:

1. On your Firestick device, open the Amazon App Store.
2. Look for the Downloader app and select ‘Get’ to download it.
3. Wait until the process completes.
4. Go to the Firestick device settings and authorize the installation of third-party apps before continuing. To do so, follow these instructions:
5. On the Firestick device, open the settings menu.
6. On the Settings list, scroll until you find the ‘My Fire TV’ option. Click on it.
7. Tap on ‘Developer Options’.
8. Scroll until you find the ‘Apps from Unknown Sources’ option, and activate it to authorize the process.
9. The screen brings up a dialog box pop-up. Choose ‘Turn On’ again to allow the system to install the Xfinity Stream from the Downloader App.
10. Now go back to the Downloader App and open it.
11. On the app’s home page, go to its search bar, type the URL (https://bit.ly/2VZgVGH), and tap on ‘Go’.
12. This will direct you to the download section of the Downloader app, and it will start downloading the Xfinity Stream app immediately.
13. After the app finishes downloading Xfinity Stream, it will direct you to a pop-up window. Tap on the ‘Install’ button, and it will start installing the Xfinity Stream app on your Firestick.
14. Wait until the installation process ends, and then tap ‘Open’ and you are ready to use it.

Through ES File Explorer

If the Downloader app is experiencing some issues, the ES File Explorer is an alternative.

1. Open the Amazon App Store and search for ES File Explorer.
2. Tap on ‘Get’ to download it.
3. Wait for the download process to end, and it will install the ES File Explorer automatically.
4. On the ES File Explorer, tap on ‘Open’.
5. On its home page, tap the Download button.
6. Choose ‘Add’ and type the link (http://bit.ly/2LO0fh7).
7. Tap on ‘Download Now’ and it will download Xfinity Stream.
8. After the download is done, select ‘Open’ to install.

Conclusion

Installing Xfinity Stream on your Amazon Firestick allows you to enjoy a wide range of content at any time, as well as accessing useful features.

FAQs

Can I enjoy watching Xfinity on my Firestick device?

Yes, it is possible. Installation is easy as well; you only need to go to the Amazon App Store to install the Xfinity Stream app.

What is the monthly fee to use Xfinity Stream?

The current monthly fee is $18, although you can access additional channels at an extra fee.