The entertainment industry is quickly evolving, quite like everything else around us. As cord-cutting becomes more and more popular, OTT platforms such as Netflix and Apple TV+ are gaining considerable traction among modern-day users. The rise in popularity of such platforms means that most TV providers in the U.S. also allow you to enjoy such services as long as you have an active subscription.
In this article, we discuss how to watch Apple TV+ on your Xfinity X1 or Flex. It is quite easy to set up and helps you get a unique entertainment experience tailored exactly to your needs!
What Is the Difference Between Apple TV App and Apple TV+?
Although often used interchangeably, the Apple TV App and Apple TV+ are actually two different things. And since there is a certain confusion surrounding the two, we hope to clear that here.
The Apple TV App is an application that allows you to access several streaming platforms in one place – including Apple TV+. This is particularly helpful because Apple TV+ does not come with an application of its own. Transform any screen into a TV screen, with a streaming service of your choice. Compatible platforms include Hulu, HBO Max, and Prime Video, among others.
Besides this, you can even subscribe to particular channels directly from the Apple TV app. Networks include Starz, SHOWTIME, and AMC+, among others. The Apple TV App can be downloaded on any compatible device and gets you your favorite entertainment anytime and anywhere.
Apple TV+ on the other hand is just a streaming platform like Netflix that lives within the Apple TV App. It offers a vast library of titles including the choicest Apple originals. Apple TV+ includes a catalog of movies that you can buy, rent, and watch. Plus you get a good dose of sports with exclusive rights to the MLS and Friday Night Baseball. As long as you have an Apple TV App and an Apple TV+ subscription, you can enjoy this streaming service with no qualms.
Access Apple TV+ on Xfinity
Like most other streaming platforms and services, Apple TV+ is available on Xfinity too. You can access Apple TV+ on both the Xfinity Flex and Xfinity TV, and it makes a great addition to your X1 experience. To access Apple TV+ on Xfinity X1 or Flex there are some prerequisites that you must fulfill. These include:
- A compatible X1 TV Box or a streaming box for Xfinity Flex.
(RNG150, Pace and Arris XG1v1, Samsung XG2v2 and Pace Xi3 X1 TV Boxes and Pace Xi5 Flex streaming/TV Boxes are not supported by the program)
- Any plan of Xfinity Internet.
- An active subscription to Apple TV+.
Once you have met all the requirements, you are ready to go to the next step. Here is how you can sign up or log in to Apple TV+ on Xfinity.
- Launch the Apple TV+ app on your Xfinity X1 or Flex. You can do this by going to the main menu and selecting Apple TV+ from it. Alternatively, you can just ask your Xfinity voice remote to pull it up for you.
- If you do not have an account with Apple TV+, you will have to make one. Go to Explore Apple TV+ and select the OK button on your remote.
- If you have an account with Apple TV+, go to Sign in > OK > enter the app. Then, sign in to the account using your Apple ID and password.
- The screen will now display an Activation Code and a QR Code. You can either use a browser to type in the activation code or scan the QR code on your phone to activate the service and link your device.
- Once this is done, you need to enter your billing details and other important info to completely set up your Apple TV+ account.
Enjoy Watching Apple TV+ on Xfinity
Not only do you get to browse to your heart’s content on Apple TV+ with Xfinity but you can also watch any of the many great titles available. Get the choicest Apple TV+ exclusives, movies, TV shows, docuseries, and a whole lot more. Watch on your Xfinity TV from the comfort of your living room or on the go with the Apple TV app right on your phone. Or, you can simply watch it on a compatible streaming device such as the Xfinity Flex and enjoy 4K video quality in any room of your house!
Do remember that the Apple TV+ on Xfinity is basically a streaming service and hence streaming content will count toward your Xfinity data allowance each month. If you are looking for unlimited data for streaming, you can upgrade your Xfinity plan for another $30 per month. To learn more about the service, or to upgrade with Xfinity
