Xfinity is a Windows web service for accessing a massive catalog of video entertainment content. Users can stream shows to a smart TV, desktop computer, smartphone or tablet. It is worth mentioning that Xfinity is a paid platform. There are several subscription plans.
Online catalog
The software allows you to search for specific movies, browse the library and control the playback with voice commands. Tools for navigating through different categories, genres and recommended content are provided as well.
Users can filter the catalog by network, channel or streaming app. Moreover, it is possible to locate TV shows by title, actors, genre and keywords.
Recording
There is an option to capture up to 150 hours of content. You are able to automatically skip commercials when viewing pre recorded movies or TV programs. Similar to WinDVR, captured videos can be downloaded to the hard drive for later offline watching.
Additional capabilities
There are flexible parental controls. Users can set up profiles for each member of the family and manage their access restrictions.
You are able to create personal lists of TV channels and shows. This is helpful for quickly accessing your favorite content.
Features
- requires a subscription to download and use;
- provides instruments for watching TV shows and movies from various sources;
- it is possible to record online broadcasts and watch them later;
- you can configure custom access restrictions for all family members;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.