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If you are a fan of shows like Star Trek: Discovery, The Good Fight, or The Stand, you might be interested in subscribing to Paramount Plus, the streaming service that offers access to thousands of hours of content from CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and more.
But how can you watch Paramount Plus on your Xfinity device? In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about how to get Paramount Plus on Xfinity, including the steps, the costs, and more.
1. Availabilities of Paramount Plus on Xfinity
The Paramount+ app is supported on the following Xfinity devices:
- Xfinity X1 set-top boxes (Xi3, Xi5, Xi6 models) - Xfinity's advanced TV boxes and DVRs allow you to install and access the Paramount+ app when subscribed through Xfinity.
- Xfinity Flex 4K streaming device - The Flex box comes with the Peacock app preinstalled, while allowing you to also download other streaming apps like Paramount+ from its app store if subscribed through Xfinity.
- Xfinity Stream app (mobile & web) - You can stream Paramount+ via the Xfinity Stream app on iOS, Android, Roku, as well as through web browsers at stream.xfinity.com.
2. Is Paramount Plus free with Xfinity?
No, Paramount+ does not come for free with Xfinity. However, there are sometimes discounts or other perks available for adding it to your Xfinity package:
- Paramount+ requires a paid subscription even for Xfinity customers. It is not included outright with Xfinity plans.
- Some Xfinity TV packages do come with Peacock Premium for free, which offers some streaming content from NBC and Universal.
- Xfinity does offer occasional promotional discounts of $4.99/month for the Paramount+ Essential plan. Normal pricing is $4.99 with ads or $9.99 ad-free.
- New Xfinity Internet + TV subscribers may get extended Paramount+ free trial lengths of 30-45 days sometimes via Xfinity sign-ups.
- College students with Xfinity on-campus plans receive 12-month Paramount+ Essential subscriptions at no added cost.
3. How to Get Paramount Plus on Xfinity devices?
If you have an Xfinity device mentioned above, you can easily watch Paramount Plus on your TV. Here are the steps you need to follow to install the Paramount Plus on Xfinity devices:
On an Xfinity X1 TV box:
On an Xfinity Flex 4K streaming box:
4. Paramount Plus Xfinity login
Here are steps to log into Paramount+ using your Xfinity credentials:
Note: Make sure you have an active Paramount+ subscription through your Xfinity account. You must first subscribe to the streaming service via Xfinity.
you use for your Xfinity services and account login.
Paramount+ and its entire content catalog.
That's it! By signing in through your pay TV provider path using your Xfinity username & password, you can link your accounts and stream all of Paramount+ seamlessly as part of your Xfinity subscription package.
5. Can you watch Paramount Plus on Xfinity offline?
Xfinity Stream apps (mobile & TV platforms like X1/Flex boxes) do not allow saving Paramount+ content for offline viewing as of now. You can only stream with an active internet connection.
However, there’s a workaround: use a Paramount Plus downloader to download your favorite shows and movies to your computer hard drives and then transferring the downloaded videos to your Xfinity devices.
- Download any Paramount+ movies and shows
- Save videos in 1080p with AC3 5.1 audios
- Batch-download multiple videos at one go
- Remove ads with limited Commercials Plan
- Auto-detect and pre-select audios and subtitles
- Extract subtitles as SRT files or remux into videos
Here below are the steps to download Paramount Plus shows and movies with StreamFab:
Note: You will need an HDMI cable to connect your TV-connected Xfinity device to your computer to watch the downloaded videos files on your big screen!
FAQs
Does Paramount Plus come with Xfinity devices?
Paramount+ does not come built-in on Xfinity hardware out of the box. But subscribing via your Xfinity account makes accessing it through the app on various streaming devices a quick and straightforward process after downloading. Just a couple taps and you're streaming the expansive Paramount+ catalog.
ADo I need an Xfinity subscription to watch Paramount Plus on my Xfinity device?
No, you don't need an Xfinity subscription to watch Paramount Plus on your Xfinity device. However, you do need an internet connection and a Paramount Plus account.
ACan I watch Paramount Plus offline on my Xfinity device?
No, you can't watch Paramount Plus offline on your Xfinity device. You need an internet connection to stream content from Paramount Plus.
ACan I watch live TV channels on Paramount Plus on my Xfinity device?
Yes, you can watch live TV channels on Paramount Plus on your Xfinity device if you have the Premium plan. You can stream your local CBS station live as well as other channels like CBS Sports Network and CBSN.
AFinal wrap-up
Paramount Plus is a great streaming service that offers a variety of content for everyone. If you have an Xfinity device, you can easily install and access Paramount Plus on Xfinity devices and enjoy its content on your TV screen.
We hope this guide helped you install Paramount Plus on Xfinity devices. However, if you prefer offline viewing, then you can use StreamFab to download Paramount+ videos and watch them on your Xfinity device via an HDMI cable.
