How long do DVR recordings last on Xfinity?

Xfinity keeps your DVR recordings for a maximum of one year, although creating space for new footage will require you to erase older footage at times. The DVR Cloud can store a maximum of 300 SD or 150 HD hours as well.

DVR, also known as Digital Video Recordings, allow you to rewatch your favorite shows by recording them and watching them later when it is convenient. It also allows you to create instant replays, pause various shows, or fast forward and rewind live TV.

The timing it takes to store your footage is quite long as well, lasting up to one year before Xfinity deletes it permanently. There are some things that are good to note about the service to maximize the benefits it offers to you.

General information about Xfinity DVR

Allows you to record several shows

Through using the X1 DVR service, it allows you to record a maximum of six shows. These tasks include managing recordings from any X1 device, deleting recordings, playing back your shows, and setting recordings. You can also choose a sports team, personality show, series, or program to record.

When recording, you should specify the recording settings you want to choose the channel preference you want (either Standard Definition or High Definition), record only new episodes, or recording late. To prioritize your series, you can open the Xfinity menu and select the ‘Saved’ option – although you should keep in mind that you cannot record additional shows simultaneously despite having two or more X1 DVRs.

Rewinding and fast forwarding

The X1 DVR offers you a choice of four different speeds for rewinding and fast-forwarding options. For finer intervals such as skipping back or ahead for five minutes, you can press the ‘Page Down’ and ‘Page Up’ keys to do so, and this can help when you want to find the end of a show.

Watching content in any room

Regardless of where you are in your house, the Cloud-based storage allows you to watch your recordings anywhere. Additionally, multi-room DVR functionality lets you start watching in one place and finish in another place.

Smart Resume

This feature allows you to quickly resume watching your recordings when you begin fast-forwarding through commercial breaks.

Sports highlights

If you love sports, you know the importance of game highlights and moments. Enabling the DVR Sports Highlights allows you to jump to game moments of your favorite sport, whether it is the NFL, NBA, soccer, or anything else.

Costs involved

If you come to Xfinity and plan to sign up for their DVR service, be prepared for the high costs – it is quite expensive, and most fees relate directly to the X1 set top box.

The first TV box you rent will cost you $5 monthly, while the extra TV box you own will be $9.95 monthly. You will also want good-quality TV recordings, which means you will sign up for the DVR service that costs $10 monthly, as well as crisp-quality HD channels that also cost $10 monthly. Therefore, your total expenditure on the X1 set top box is $40, without including the subscription fee you pay for TV packages.

Xfinity service you pay for	Monthly subscription price
First TV box	$5
Extra TV box	$9.95
HD Technology fees	$10
DVR fees	$10

Despite the high fees, the benefits you get from the service are impressive – the storage space of 150 hours is enough to store 28 HD movies, 30 episodes of a show like The Office, and 10 basketball games.

Using the service will require an internet connection due to the Cloud setup, which means it will store the recordings you make online and allow you to access them on the go through your smartphone or tablet. To make things easier for you, you can sign up for Xfinity Internet and Xfinity TV as well to pay for one collective bill each month.

When should you consider signing up for the Xfinity DVR service?

The entire service and its benefits are not for nothing, and it will work well for you if you fit in these categories:

• You watch TV with your family and you want to record up to six shows at once
• You already have a subscription to Xfinity’s internet and TV services
• You do not have a DVR service, but would like to own one
• You like the idea of watching your favorite shows on any of your devices through a Cloud DVR
• You want to set up DVR recordings from your phone

How you can manage your recordings

Keeping them

You can choose to keep the recorded content for a maximum of a year by opening the Xfinity app and selecting ‘Record Options’. Choose the ‘Modify Recording’ option, and this will give you the option to save it for a year.

Filtering them

You can also choose to see your recordings based on the device you used to record them, by sorting it out by this criterion.

Deletion

The DVR will erase recordings automatically when you need space to store a new one, and it will do so by dealing with the oldest recordings first. If you want to do it manually, you can go to the ‘Saved’ menu, scroll to ‘Recordings’, then delete them.

Conclusion

Using the Xfinity DVR service is quite easy and convenient, although it is quite expensive and you need to be prepared for its costs when signing up for it. regardless of the price, it will give you plenty of benefits when recording your shows and rewatching them, making it great for both individuals and families.

FAQs

Does Comcast delete DVR recordings?

No, it does not, unless you need space to store more recordings.

Can you record on Xfinity without DVR?

Yes, you can. However, this will involve using the Media Portal by using the Record button on your remote to begin recording, and start recording on your TV home screen using the ‘Record Now’ button.

How long do recordings last on Xfinity?

They last for one year at the most, unless you delete them before that.

How big is Xfinity DVR?

The space is large enough to store 150 hours of HD recordings.

Where does Xfinity DVR store recordings?

On their Cloud service, which you can access through the Xfinity Stream app.

How much does it cost to upgrade Comcast DVR storage?

It is not specified as it depends on how much you want to increase it to, but you can contact Xfinity to find out the fee you will pay to upgrade your storage.

How many shows can you record on Xfinity DVR?

You can record up to six programs simultaneously.