After interest of the XfinityTV app since I now own an Android 2.3 mobile phone, I began to search all over for the app that they’re marketing which allows to remote control a TV and other unique features. Well the app is available for Android 2.1 and 2.2 but nothing for 2.3/Honeycomb. After locating some findings online, I realized that:
1. Comcast can sometimes take forever to output the customer’s desires on updates on services and applications.
2. Many people online have been waiting since the beginning of March (since the first release) for another update for the latest Android.
With this, I took the initiative to do some contacting with Comcast online on when they expect to release the application.
I first spoke to a representative through chat and they responded that they do not know when they have an expected release date, but it should be sometime soon, as he thanked me for contacting then, wishing me a well day. That ended quickly. However, the second response I received was through an official employee on the Comcast forum. Here’s the results:
I am not authorized to give you any dates. It is most certainly targeted to be released this month.
Let’s hope this is really true.
Quick App Overview
Comcast XfinityTV App:
Find your favorite shows and movies, control your TV, and schedule DVR recordings—all with the XFINITY TV app. The XFINITY TV app puts a world of entertainment right at your fingertips!
Find what to watch using a few taps:
- Browse TV listings customized to your area
- Browse an On Demand library featuring thousands of titles
- Search TV listings and On Demand for any show or movie
- Filter content by genre, network, HD, free and much more
Control your TV and DVR:
- Conveniently change channels right from the app
- Tune directly to On Demand programs to watch on your TV
- Schedule DVR recordings of your favorite shows, series, and movies
Requirements:
- Internet connection (Wi-Fi or 3G)
- Compatible cable/set-top box (for TV and DVR control). Please see http://www.xfinity.com/eligibleboxes for more details.
- Comcast ID or Comcast.net Email Address (and Password)
- Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all areas.
Initial Setup Notes:
Please be at home with your TV and cable boxes turned on. Messages will appear on your TV screen to help you name your boxes for easier identification and control.
Compatibility and Known Issues:
- Xfinity TV app supports most Android handsets running Android 2.1 and 2.2.
- The Xfinity TV app may work on other Android devices, like tablets, but it has not been designed or optimized for them and they are currently unsupported.
- Xfinity TV app currently supports devices that allow more than a 16MB memory limit on applications and will automatically detect the required memory. This includes most devices. However, the AT&T HTC Aria is a notable exception and is not compatible.
- Xfinity TV app is currently not supported on handsets with Android 2.3.
What is Your Judgement?
Are you awaiting the release of this app? Did you even know it existed? And are you even interested? Leave a comment in reply below. I’d love to know you’re thoughts..
