How long do xfinity updates take

It should take around one hour, If you own you are an xfinity X1 customer. You need to know that you get automatic updates on your TV box from 3a.m to 4a.m local time. This restart is called the daily update time. Note you can change this time to another.

To do this go to the xfinity settings wheel though your remote control. Scroll down to the tab written preferences and navigate to the General tab, then press OK. Press the daily update time tab and change to your preferred update time.

When you are watching a program and the restart starts when watching live TV or some pre-recorded program you will have a dialogue box giving you the option to delay the scheduled restart to the next night or continue with it. If you are watching an on-demand show that the time of the scheduled restart, this will automatically be postponed to the next night.

Restarting your X1 TV Box

When you start experiencing issues with your TV box the best thing is to restart it so that it can refresh its drivers. In the X1 this can be as simple as saying “restart TV box” on your xfinity voice remote. Once you have done this and the problem does not resolve itself you can contact the xfinity technicians.

Upgrading your modem

When you experience slow internet on your xfinity modem at times the problem is outdated hardware. While anyone who joins the xfinity network has the prerogative to bring their own modem, you should note that xfinity updates its own hardware automatically. The reason is that we live in a world where Wi-Fi technology keeps changing all the time and you need to keep yourself on the latest signal to enjoy all that the company offers.

If you want a fast modem than you will need on that operates on DOCSIS 3.0 and above. You can purchase your own or even better rent out the latest xfinity xFi gateway with DOCSIS. If you have purchased your own you need to check whether it is approved at mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com. The benefits of renting one is that the company automatically updates its firmware and you can get an upgrade for an outdated modem.

What channels do I get with xfinity stream TV?

Today, streaming services is the in-thing. You have providers like YouTube, Hulu, Sling and giants like Amazon and Google. The industry alone is estimated to be worth a whopping 40 billion US dollars. Xfinity has not being left behind in the streaming market and they do have their own streaming service that goes for $49.99/mo. With xfinity streaming you are able to get premium content delivered right at your doorstep with the addition of internet. The company uses its cable network to deliver content.

When xfinity entered the market they were offering their services for $15/month but this has risen as demand for such services is on the rise. The service provider streams on-demand and live shows on different packages. You have the Flex plan which is a free service that allows you to access a library of complementary on-demand content. You also have the X1 which offers you live TV streaming and lets you watch some of the most popular shows in the market. You can stream shows through their app. The company also allows you to purchase additional premium content like Showtime, HBO and Starz. You also have the option of add-ons like international programming and sports packages.

You can get into any of their packages via promotions. Whenever, you get into any of their streaming services you are charged an entry-level internet subscription. This allows you to turn your house into an internet network. Some of the plans available will come with multi-year contracts. While the company does allow their customers to unsubscribe from their services at any given point it may not make sense for you as you also walk away from your internet subscription.

The best way to get into their internet plans is to go for the bundled offers. This allows you to get a good price for their internet, TV and landline telephone services at an affordable price.

What competitors are offering for their Gigabit Plans?

Service	Name	Price	Download speed
Xfinity Internet central	Gigabit	$80	1,200Mbps
AT&T Fiber	AT&T internet 1000	$60/month	940Mbps
Frontier internet -FiberOptic	FiberOptic Gig service	$74.99	940Mbps
Windstream Internet	Kinetic Gig	$57	1,000Mbps

Xfinity leads the pack with its Gigabit internet package that goes for almost $300 per month and offers a massive 2,000Mbps. The internet service is available on their fiber network and is available in certain parts of the country. The company’s other packages are super affordable and are created to meet unique internet needs

Conclusion

Software updates are essential as they allow you to fix bugs and minor issues with your hardware. Xfinity normally schedules its updates at around 3a.m when most people are asleep and there is likelihood of very little interruptions. However, you can change your update time to a more convenient time.

FAQ

How long does xfinity update take?

An update will take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. Most of the xfinity updates take place at around 3.am to 4.am. but you can change the update time to suit your preferences

How does it take an xfinity modem to update?

If you are online it should take you anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour. You can make the process faster by resetting the modem. If you are adding more services to your modem like cable boxes or home phone service than it may take longer

How long does it take for xfinity to upgrade internet?

It will take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours depending on whether you are connected to the internet

Why does xfinity update every night?

It could be that in the middle of the night no one is using Wi-Fi and therefore the company can send certain software updates to keep the modem/router update. Updates are there to fix various bugs and software issues that can be present with the router.