Learn the key differences between a TV Box and a TV Adapter. As of January 2025, TV Adapters will no longer be available through Xfinity.
What is a TV Box?
A TV Box (also known as a digital cable box, digital converter box or digital receiver) processes digital-quality signals. With a TV Box, you can view Xfinity's on-screen channel guide, which includes access to TV listings, program information, search tools, parental controls and more. You'll also get access to Xfinity On Demand and pay per view (PPV) programming.
You can get a TV Box by purchasing an Xfinity TV package online or by contacting us.
Find your TV Box and view the user manual and other support materials for it.
What is a TV Adapter?
The TV Adapter is a small device that lets you enjoy content from an all-digital cable network, right on your analog TV. Since the TV Adapter has coaxial input/output only, you won’t have access to such features as premium channels (HBO, Showtime, Starz, etc.), Pay Per View or Xfinity On Demand programming. Even if your TV has an embedded electronic program guide, you’ll need to use your TV Adapter remote control to change and tune channels. You also won’t be able to use your TV's picture-in-picture feature.
TV Adapters are no longer available through Xfinity. If you are looking to upgrade your TV experience, you should consider an Xfinity X1 TV Box.