In a bid to improve the viewing experiences of their customers, Xfinity now offers 4k Ultra-HD TV programming. With either the Xfinity X1 or Xfinity Flex, customers can now watch 4k sports, movies, series, specials, documentaries, and other TV content. Know more about What Xfinity Channels Are In 4k?
Xfinity on Demand offers 4k content. Insight on Demand, an internet subscription service, also offers 4K. TV apps and streaming services on Xfinity also stream 4K content, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Vudu, Netflix, and YouTube. Searching for “4k” on the Xfinity Voice Remote will show you all the available 4k programming.
How to Get Xfinity Channels in 4k
- Get a Compatible TV Box
Not every Xfinity TV Box can produce 4k content. You can only access 4k programming on Xfinity using the Xfinity X1 XG1v4 or Xi6 TV Box or the Flex Xi6 streaming TV Box. The X1 box’s model number can be found by clicking About in the X1 Settings menu. You can also find this information on the sticker that is on the bottom of the box.
– AX014ANM or AX014ANC are the model numbers for the XG1v4 box.
– AX061AEI or TX061AEI are the model numbers for the Xi6 box.
- Get a Compatible TV
Ensure that your TV has the capability for 4k UHD, HDR, Dolby Vision, or Dolby Atmos before you try to access 4k content. You can check your TV manual to determine if your TV is compatible. Using your TV box, you can also identify if your TV is 4K-compatible.
– Using your Xfinity voice remote, search for Device Settings.
– On the menu that pops up, select Video Display
– Three icons that indicate 4k capability in your TV and your TV box will be displayed at the top of the page.
Also, note that you should have a 4k-capable HDMI cord to access the 4k channels on Xfinity.
- Set the Video Resolution to 4k
If your TV is 4k compatible, you should set the video resolution on your TV box to produce the best video output.
– On the Video Display page in your Device Settings, click on Video Output Resolution and select the resolution you like best.
– Confirm the resolution by clicking Yes on the message that prompts on your screen.
– You can simply set your resolution to 4k on your X1 box by selecting Prefer Best Available Resolution.
What is Special about 4k TV?
The viewing experience on a 4K Ultra-HD TV is far more vivid and clear. TVs with 4k resolution have 3,840 by 2,160 pixels, which is four times more than HDTV. 4k refers to the horizontal scanning lines which are approximately 4,000 pixels. One stunning characteristic of the 4k TV is that it can hold four times the amount of pixels an HDTV can hold in the same space. This character is responsible for the clearer content available on 4k.
Frequently Asked Questions about 4k Channels on Xfinity
Q: How to Get Xfinity 4k Compatible Boxes
A: Xfinity X1 (XG1v4 and Xi6) and Xfinity Flex (Xi6) TV boxes are 4k-compatible boxes. You cannot order these boxes online. They are also not available in Xfinity Stores. You can get them by ordering a Getting Started kit through Xfinity Support.
Q: Do the Xfinity 4k Compatible Boxes Attract Extra Charge?
A: The monthly fee for Xfinity Flex 4k boxes is $5. There is, however, a monthly fee of $10 for Xfinity X1 boxes that are 4k-compatible. Apart from these charges, there may also be shipping charges depending on where you order the boxes. The streaming services on Xfinity that offer 4k content also charge extra.
Q: Which Sporting Events are Available in 4k?
A: Customers can enjoy a 4k Ultra-HD viewing experience on live sporting events such as NFL, College Football, and MLB. Customers were able to view the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 4k on Xfinity as well as the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Q: What is Special About the Xfinity X1 TV Box?
A: Apart from the fact that the X1 box is 4K compatible, there are still a couple of features that make it special. There is a Voice Remote that allows seamless navigation. Also available on the X1 box are streaming services such as Amazon Prime, Hulu, Peacock Premium, AMC+, Apple TV+, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Spotify, Pandora, and even YouTube. Recordings are stored on 500GB of storage on the X1 box. Customers can also customize their plans on Xfinity on Demand. Arguably, the X1 box is Comcast’s best product on the market.
Learn more about the Xfinity X1 box here.
Conclusion
In this post, we have discussed extensively 4k channels on Xfinity. We also discussed tips and guides on how to access 4k content on Xfinity. Let us know in the comment section what your thoughts are on 4k TV. Do you think the 4k content on Xfinity is worth it? Are you open to getting the 4k compatible boxes?
