Grandezza residents can enjoy their Comcast/Xfinity TV service even when away from home. Below are the most common options for streaming remotely.
OPTIONS FOR REMOTE VIEWING
1. Option 1 – Xfinity Stream App on a Smart TV
○ Download the Xfinity Stream app directly to your Smart TV, Login to your Grandezza Comcast account, select Live TV to view the Channel Menu.
○ Your Smart TV must be connected to the internet, but streaming may not be available on older TV’s. (Xfinity Stream App Requirements)
○ This is the simplest solution as minimal setup is required, and an additional remote will not be needed.
2. Option 2 – Xfinity Stream App on a Laptop, Smartphone, and Tablet (Mac & PC Laptop, iPhone, iPad, Android Phone & Android Tablet)
○ Download the Xfinity Stream app directly to your Device, Login to your Grandezza Comcast account, select Live TV to view the channel menu.
3. Option 3 – Amazon Fire Stick
Install the app on an Amazon Fire Stick and connect it to your TV.
Fire Stick Setup Instructions
4. Other Devices
Other streaming sticks (such as Roku or Apple TV) may also work with the Xfinity Stream app. (Xfinity Stream App Requirements)
IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS
1. Channel Availability
○ Remote viewing is limited to TV Go Channels.
○ Local and network channels may not always be available.
○ Florida news stations can typically be accessed.
○ Favorite programs can be recorded at home and streamed later without restriction.
2. Local Channels “Up North”
○ Local channels outside Florida are not available via the Xfinity Stream app.
○ These can still be viewed by installing a Digital Antenna and switching your TV input to antenna mode.
3. Extra Remotes
○ Using a Fire Stick adds one additional remote.
○ A full home theater setup with a receiver may add further complexity and another remote, though it remains manageable.
KEY BENEFITS
1. Significant Savings
○ Avoid paying for duplicate TV services.
○ One Grandezza resident reported: “I save more than $120 a month compared to what I would pay Spectrum for the same channels.”
2. Travel Flexibility
○ The Xfinity Stream app can be used on smartphones, tablets, or laptops while abroad.
○ Streaming internationally requires a VPN set to the USA.
○ As one resident shared:
“Last Saturday, I watched the Ohio State vs. Washington game while overseas. Without the VPN set to the U.S., it would not have worked.”
