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If you’re into shows like Star Trek: Discovery, The Good Fight, or The Stand, then Paramount Plus might already be on your radar. It’s a streaming service packed with content from CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and plenty more—a whole library that’s easy to lose an afternoon (or three) in.
But here’s the question: how do you actually watch Paramount Plus on your Xfinity device? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. From setup steps and subscription costs to a few handy tips, we’ll walk you through everything so you can start streaming Paramount Plus on your Xfinity device without all the usual guesswork.
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) - These advanced TV boxes and DVRs let you install and open the Paramount+ app directly through your Xfinity subscription. It’s quick, smooth, and built right in.
- 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+ doesn’t come free with Xfinity. You’ll need a separate subscription—but occasionally, Xfinity offers discounts or small perks when you add it to your package
- Paramount+ isn’t automatically included with Xfinity—you’ll still need a paid subscription. It’s a separate service, plain and simple, even for Xfinity users.
- 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’s how to sign in to Paramount+ with your Xfinity account—it’s pretty quick once you know where to click:
Note: Before you dive in, double-check that your Paramount+ subscription is active through your Xfinity account. Otherwise, you’ll just sit there staring at the login screen wondering what went wrong (been there).
you use for your Xfinity services and account login.
Paramount+ and its entire content catalog.
That’s it! Logging in through your pay TV provider automatically links your accounts, letting you stream Paramount+ as part of your Xfinity plan—no setup, no hassle.
5. Can you watch Paramount Plus on Xfinity offline?
Unfortunately, not right now. The Xfinity Stream apps—on both mobile and TV devices like X1 or Flex—don’t allow Paramount+ downloads for offline viewing. 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’ll need an active internet connection to stream anything from Paramount Plus—no surprise there.
ACan I watch live TV channels on Paramount Plus on my Xfinity device?
Absolutely! If you’ve got the Premium plan, you can stream live TV right from your Xfinity device—no juggling between apps or extra remotes. That includes your local CBS channel, plus goodies like CBS Sports Network and CBSN. Perfect for catching a live game or just zoning out to the news while you sip your coffee.
AFinal wrap-up
At the end of the day, Paramount Plus is a solid streaming platform with something for everyone—movies, originals, live shows, you name it. If you’ve got an Xfinity device, installing it is simple, and once it’s up and running, you can enjoy all that content right on your TV.
And if you’re more of an offline viewer (we’ve all been there on flights), tools like StreamFab let you download Paramount+ videos and play them later through your Xfinity device using an HDMI cable.
