How to Chromecast Xfinity Stream to TV

Any Xfinity Stream content, including cloud DVR recordings , purchases and live and On Demand programming, that are available to you can be cast on any Chromecast devices. Let us look at how you can Chromecast Xfinity steam to your television set.

Xfinity is among the online video streaming applications that has been designed to give you an immersive viewing experience and it allows you to seamlessly stream your favorite media contents wherever and whenever. It gives you a chance to watch over 200 popular movies, live TV, TV shows and multiple on-demand videos on any of your devices. You also get to download your favorite video content and watch them offline and it features cloud DVR that gives you a chance to record TV shows and movies from anywhere. It come as a web portal and an app and it is compatible with multiple devices including Windows, iOS, and Amazon Firestick, Android and Roku devices.

To Chromecast Xfinity Stream to TV you can either cast through a Chrome browser or screen mirror using an Android phone.

How does Google Chromecast and Xfinity Stream?

Google Chromecast is an electronic device that allows you to cast media files from a compatible device to your TV. Google Chromecast simply turns the TV you have into a Smart TV. It allows you to either screen mirror your device to cast the whole TV screen or cast media content directly from your device. Thing is, the Xfinity stream app is not directly compatible with Chromecast so you would need to screen mirror it to your TV so that you can watch content.

So, what should you do when you want to Chromecast Xfinity Stream to TV?

To Chromecast Xfinity Stream to your TV, you should;

Option 1: Casting using a Chrome browser

This option allows you to stream Xfinity video content to your television set from your desktop using a Chrome browser. In this case, you would need to connect the Chromecast device you have into the HDMI port on your TV. After doing this, you should connect your desktop computer or laptop and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network. Go ahead and open the Chrome browser and check out the “https://www.xfinity.com/stream/“URL. Once the Xfinity stream website successfully opens, click on the cast option. Your browser should display the available device then you can select the ‘sources’ button and click on the ‘Cast tab’ option. Choose your device and then choose the content you would like to stream then watch it from your television set.

Option 2: Screen Mirroring Xfinity Stream app to your TV using your Android phone

To do this, you would need to directly connect your Chromecast into the HDMI port at the back or side of your television set. While doing this, you’d have to check whether both your Android phone and Chromecast are connected to the same wireless network. Next, you would need to open google play store on your phone, search for the Xfinity app on the taskbar and install it to your phone.

After doing that, open the settings app on your Android phone, select the connected devices option, click on the option that says ‘connection preferences’ then select cast option. Once you have done this, you need to choose your Chromecast device from the list of available devices. Thereafter, you should select the ‘Start Now’ option to screen your mobile screen to your television set. Lastly, open the Xfinity app on your phone then you can start streaming your preferred video content. Anything you do on your phone from here onwards is displayed on your TV screen.

A Summary Table

Conclusion

Xfinity Stream gives you a chance to watch all TV series and top-rated movies on all your compatible devices. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with Chromecast so you do not have the option to cast your video content directly from your app. However, casting using a Chrome browser and Screen Mirroring the Xfinity Stream application to your TV using your Android smartphone should suffice. Whichever you choose, entirely depends on your personal preference and the devices you have.

FAQs

1. Can I watch Xfinity Stream on my TV?

Yes, you can. An advantage to this is that you do not require a TV box to watch movies or videos using the Xfinity Stream app on any compatible devices.

2. Which devices are compatible with Xfinity stream?

It works with compatible multiple Smart TV brands and Roku devices.