This could be nifty.
Back in May, Comcast teased its subscribers with an iOS app that would turn the iPhone and iPad into a remote and possibly a one-stop entertainment center. Comcast has finally released the Xfinity TV app for iOS devices—right now, though, it’s largely a remote that lets you search for content, change channels, and program your DVR.
Per Macworld, the browsing and search functions allow you to scroll through listings, tap on a show, and watch it on your TV; you can also sort content by genre or search by keyword. In addition, the app lets you browse Comcast’s On Demand programming and bring it up on your TV.
At this point, the app seems to be a glorified TV guide, though Comcast is promising additional features. The company says it will release a series of app updates so that you’ll soon be able to stream video content to your iOS device. Other promised features include a personalized watch-list and integration with social networking sites. Comcast also plans to release apps for other platforms like Android and Blackberry.
The Xfinity TV app is available now for free in the App Store, but it won’t do much if you’re not a Comcast cable subscriber or don’t have one of the compatible set-top boxes. You’ll need an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch running iOS 3.2 or later.
If you’ve tried the app and have any feedback to offer about it, please let us know.
One reply on “Comcast releases Xfinity TV app, offers basic remote control features through iOS devices”
When this app first came out it was just an in hand version of the program guide with remote features. Comcast has since released an update of the Xfinity app that allows you to stream On Demand content to your iPad but not live TV, yet. As a Dish Network employee I have been enjoying true TV everywhere with the Dish remote app. Dish released the Sling Adapter that allows you to stream live TV and media to your mobile device and is not limited to just iOS. If you like me and need some entertainment from time to time wherever you are then you should check out the Dish remote app.