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Is Xfinity easy to self-install?
With Xfinity self-installation, Xfinity sends you a kit containing everything you’d need to install your new internet service, provided your home is already wired for it. It’s easy, fast, and free—don’t be afraid to give it a shot.
How long does it take to get Xfinity self install kit?
Shipping of your Getting Started kit can take three to five days for standard shipping and one to two days for expedited shipping (excludes Sunday). You can activate your Getting Started kit by app, online or on your TV.
Do you need a phone jack for Xfinity?
To use Xfinity Voice service you need a telephone handset and electrical outlets. Inside wiring and jacks are not required for service. Handsets may be connected directly to a Comcast Wireless Gateway device, or inside wiring and jacks can be connected to provide phone service throughout a residence.
Where is my Xfinity self install kit?
You can find it in your red Xfinity folder. For more information, see How to Activate Your Getting Started kit Devices. Shipping and handling charges apply and may vary by area.
How do I hook up my TV to Comcast?
Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the back of the Comcast cable box. Line up the HDMI cable plug with the correct connection in the back of your cable box. Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI port in your television. Plug the cable box into the power and wait for the system to connect.
What happens if you don’t have a coax outlet Comcast?
not having coax outlets does not mean you cant have cable internet, it just means Comcast has to do more then just run their lines up to your house and plug into a box outside and viola whole home internet. If you have every had cable tv or satellite tv installed the process is similar.
Do I need to wait for Xfinity self-install kit?
You can install services on your own. You no longer have to wait at home for a technician. You’ll receive your products in one single shipment. You won’t need to go to the Comcast Service Center.
How do I know if my house is wired for Xfinity?
Step 1: Inquiry. If you’re signing up for new services or moving, you can check online to see if Xfinity service is available at your address. If you can’t find your address online, you can chat with us at xfinity.com/chat or call 1-800-Xfinity and we’ll determine if service can be provided to your address.
Will Xfinity wire my house?
An underground cable line normally brings Xfinity services to your home. In most cases, these lines are installed when your home’s being built. However, in some instances, the line may not have been installed, or it could be damaged and needs to be replaced.
Does Xfinity use cable or phone line?
Xfinity, the brand name Comcast introduced in 2010 for its internet, TV, and phone service, is both the biggest cable internet service in the U.S. and the most-used broadband provider in the country outright, with 26.9 million residential customers at the end of 2020.
Do you need a cable line for Xfinity?
If an address has never had Xfinity service in the past, a technician may need to install a cable line to deliver Xfinity services to the property. If an address has not had Xfinity service for the past 12 months, a technician will have to check that the cable line is properly fitted and delivering a signal.
Does Xfinity use phone line for Internet?
Xfinity Voice is our digital phone service known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). It takes your phone service online to give you amazing call clarity and advanced features, and requires an Internet connection. You can rent an Xfinity Gateway or you can purchase your own compatible modem and router.
Can you activate Xfinity without app?
There’s another way you can activate Xfinity Internet without the app: you can do so online. All you need to do is turn on your equipment and go to Xfinity.com/activate. There you’ll find easy instructions for how to activate your devices.
Do I need a modem and router?
Do you Need a Modem or a Router? You will need both a modem and a router if you want to use WiFi or connect multiple devices. Since most modems only have one LAN Ethernet port, you can only connect one computer at a time, but it won’t provide the same security that a router does.
How long does it take for Xfinity to activate account?
Activation times vary by carrier and whether you’re keeping your number. Typically, the process only takes around 10 minutes. But if you’re transferring your number from a previous carrier, keep your old phone and your new one close by, just in case.
How do I connect my TV to cable without a box?
Make sure that your TV’s power adapter is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. Plug your TV’s power adapter into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
How can I get internet without a coax outlet?
Without a coax outlet, you can use a fiber optic outlet instead. As mentioned above, fiber optic works similarly to coax and you are assured to have a steady and reliable connection to the internet.
What can I use if I don’t have a coax cable outlet?
You find a convenient closet or other service space (basement, garage, whatever), and put in a patch panel for the Ethernet, run conduit through the house to all the places you want sockets, and wire it all up. Same for the coax. Adjacent to the patch panel, you put a rack and some power for your modem and switch.
