With NOW TV, you can choose from more than 125 live channels and On Demand content, including hit Hollywood movies, acclaimed original series and classic favorites from networks like Hallmark, History, and AMC. Plus, you get Peacock Premium at no extra cost.
You can watch NOW TV content through the Xfinity Stream app on the following devices at this time:
- Xumo Stream Box (leased or purchased)
- Xumo TV
- Apple or Android mobile devices
- FireTV
- Chromecast
- Apple AirPlay
- Roku
You can also watch through the Xfinity Stream website on your browser at xfinity.com/stream. Currently, NOW TV is not available on Apple TV, LG TV, or Samsung Smart TV. For more on compatible devices, see Xfinity Stream app minimum system requirements.
Note: Xfinity Flex is no longer available for new customers. Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity is the newest streaming device for new Xfinity Internet customers. You can learn more about Xumo by visiting xfinity.com/xumo.
NOW TV
NOW TV live: Over 125 live channels and On Demand content available with the Xfinity Stream app.
- Top channels include:
- Live News and Weather
- BBC America
- BBC News
- The Weather Channel
- Lifestyle Interests
- A&E
- AMC
- Animal Planet
- Aspire
- AXS TV
- Cleo TV
- Comedy TV
- Cooking
- Crime + Investigation
- Discovery
- Discovery Life
- Food Network
- FYI
- Great American Family
- Great American Living
- Get TV
- Game Show Network (GSN)
- Hallmark
- Hallmark Family (formerly Hallmark Drama)
- Hallmark Mystery
- HGTV
- HISTORY
- IFC
- INSP
- Investigation Discovery
- Justice Central
- Lifetime
- Lifetime Movie Network
- Magnolia Network
- MGM+
- MGM+ Drive-In
- MGM+ Hits
- MGM+ Marquee
- Military History
- MotorTrend Network
- Pursuit
- Recipe TV
- Science Channel
- ScreenPix
- ScreenPix Action
- ScreenPix Voices
- ScreenPix Westerns
- Sony Movies
- Sundance TV
- TLC
- Travel Channel
- TV One
- UPtv
- Vice
- Weather Channel
- Multicultural
- AFROTV
- OWN
- WeTV
- Live News and Weather
- 20 hours of cloud DVR
- Streaming on three concurrent screens
- Note: Live broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC) are not included.
Plus, at no extra cost:
- Peacock Premium (access through the Peacock app)
- More than 150 free streaming channels — ranging from action to comedy to horror and more, seamlessly integrated alongside NOW TV Live’s channel lineup.
- Accuweather Now
- ACL Cornhole TV
- ALLCITY CHGO Sports
- ALLCITY DNVR Sports
- ALLCITY PHLY Sports
- American Crimes
- American Ninja Warrior
- America's Test Kitchen
- AméricaTevé
- Are We There Yet?
- At Home with Family Handyman
- Banijay Deal or No Deal
- Billiard TV
- Bravo Vault
- Buzzr Let's Play
- CINE ROMANTICO
- Circle TV
- Confess by Nosey
- Curiosity NOW
- Dateline 24/7
- E! Keeping Up
- Ebony TV by Lionsgate
- Estrella News
- Estrella TV
- Family Feud Classic
- FILMEX
- FILMEX Clasico
- FOX 10 Phoenix
- FOX 11 Los Angeles
- FOX 13 Seattle
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- FOX 2 Detroit
- FOX 2 San Francisco
- FOX 26 Houston
- FOX 29 Philadelphia
- FOX 32 Chicago
- FOX 35 Orlando
- FOX 4 Dallas | Fort Worth
- FOX 5 Atlanta
- FOX 5 New York
- FOX 5 Washington DC
- FOX 6 Milwaukee
- FOX 7 Austin
- FOX 9 Minneapolis
- Fox Soul
- Fox Sports
- Game Show Central
- Gardening With Monty Don
- Joel Osteen Network
- Kevin Hart’s LOL! Network
- Kevin Hart’s LOL! Standup
- Latino Vibes
- Leave it to Beaver
- Little House on the Prairie
- LiveNOW From Fox
- Lo Mejor de Telemundo
- Love Nature
- Meganoticas
- Million Dollar Listing
- Moviesphere by Lionsgate
- Murder, She Wrote
- NBC Connecticut News
- NBC News Bay Area
- NBC News Boston
- NBC News Chicago
- NBC News Dallas Fort Worth
- NBC News Los Angeles
- NBC News New York
- NBC News Now
- NBC News Philadelphia
- NBC News San Diego
- NBC News South Florida
- NBC News Washington D.C.
- NBC Sports
- News 12 New York
- Nosey
- Noticias Telemundo Ahora
- Outersphere by Lionsgate
- OUTtv Proud
- Oxygen True Crime Archives
- PBS Antique Roadshow
- Pelimex
- PGA Tour
- PowerNation
- RCN Mas
- Real Housewives Vault
- Shades of Black
- Sky News
- SNL Vault
- Stingray Classic Rock
- Stingray Greatest Hits
- Stingray Hip Hop
- Stingray Holidayscapes
- Stingray Hot Country
- Stingray Naturescape
- Stingray Remember The 80s
- Tastemade
- Tastemade in Español
- Tastemade Travel
- Telemundo Acción
- Telemundo Al Día
- Telemundo Noticias California
- Telemundo Noticias Flordia
- Telemundo Noticias Noreste
- Telemundo Noticias Texas
- Telemundo Romance
- The Conners
- The Jamie Oliver Channel
- The Price is Right: The Barker Era
- TODAY All Day
- Todo Cine
- Todo Novelas Pasiones
- Universal Crime
- Unsolved Mysteries
- WAPA+
- World Poker Tour
- Xumo Free Action & Drama TV
- Xumo Free Action Movies
- Xumo Free Black Cinema
- Xumo Free Bollywood & Indian Cinema
- Xumo Free Comedy Movies
- Xumo Free Comedy TV
- Xumo Free Crime TV
- Xumo Free Documentaries
- Xumo Free Family Movies
- Xumo Free Food TV
- Xumo Free Game Show
- Xumo Free Horror & Thriller
- Xumo Free KIDS
- Xumo Free Movies
- Xumo Free Nature & Wildlife
- Xumo Free Reality TV
- Xumo Free Sci-Fi & Fantasy Movies
- Xumo Free Travel & Lifestyle TV
- Xumo Free Westerns
- Xumo Her Free Movies
NOW TV is available by ordering through your online account, by contacting Comcast customer support or visiting an Xfinity Retail Store.
Eligibility
For NOW TV service, you'll need:
- The Xfinity Stream app — available on web (xfinity.com/stream), mobile (Apple and Android), Xumo Stream Box (leased or purchased), Xumo TV, FireTV, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, and Roku.
- A subscription to Xfinity Internet or Internet Essentials.
- Note: If you wish to subscribe to NOW TV as an Internet Essentials customer, contact Comcast customer support.
- An account that’s currently in good standing.
Notes:
- There are no equipment requirements.
- It's not required but available on Xumo Stream Box (Xi6 or XiOne).
- The one-time streaming activation fee is waived when you subscribe to NOW TV.
- If you downgrade from Xfinity X1 to NOW TV, you cannot use your X1 TV Boxes with NOW TV.
Access NOW TV
Here’s how to watch NOW TV from your Xumo Stream Box, web, or mobile device.
Note: TV Boxes are not required to watch NOW TV.
TV Box
- On your Xumo Stream Box, select the Xfinity Stream icon from the list of apps.
- The NOW TV home page will open.
- Now Playing will default to the last channel you’ve watched.
- Live TV will display your live TV channel guide.
- Saved will display your current recordings.
- Browse/Search lets you search for your favorite movies, shows, people, and collections.
- Settings will display your account and device settings, apps and subscriptions, preferences and more.
- Now Playing will default to the last channel you’ve watched.
Web
- On your web browser, visit xfinity.com/stream. Click Sign In.
- Enter your Xfinity ID, then click Let’s go.
- Enter your password, then click Sign In.
- You’ll be asked to verify the mobile number associated with your Xfinity account.
- Provide the verification code sent to your mobile device, then click Verify.
- Note: You can choose to verify by email rather than mobile by clicking Email a code instead.
- You can now begin watching NOW TV content on your web browser.
- Note: The Featured row will include Peacock content, as well as free and On Demand content.
Mobile
- Open the Xfinity Stream app on your Apple or Android device. Then, tap Sign in.
- You'll be redirected to your mobile browser to sign in to your Xfinity account. Enter your Xfinity ID, then tap Let’s go.
- Enter your Xfinity password, then tap Sign in.
- You can now begin watching NOW TV content on your mobile device.
Activate Peacock Premium
Once you purchase NOW TV, you can activate Peacock Premium by following these steps:
- Visit xfinity.com/yoursubscriptions and log in to your account using your primary Xfinity ID and password.
- You’ll reach our Subscription Hub, where you can activate and manage your streaming subscriptions.
- Click Activate next to Peacock Premium.
- Enter the email address you’d like to use for your Peacock account. Then, click Continue.
- Note: Any Peacock login issues should be directed to Peacock customer support.
- Create your Peacock password and provide other account details. Then, click Activate.
- Note: If you already have a Peacock account, you’ll be prompted to enter your existing Peacock email address and password. Then, click Sign In & Activate.
- Note: If you already have a Peacock account, you’ll be prompted to enter your existing Peacock email address and password. Then, click Sign In & Activate.
- You can now watch Peacock Premium content! To begin, click Start Watching Peacock.
- Note: If you have a Xumo Stream Box, open the Peacock app and log in with the same Peacock credentials used to activate.
FAQs
How many devices can I use to stream NOW TV content?
You can stream content on up to three devices at the same time.
How do I get NOW TV?
You can get NOW TV through your online account, by contacting us or visiting an Xfinity Retail Store.
How much does NOW TV cost?
A subscription to NOW TV is $20 per month with no annual contract (taxes apply). There are no fees associated with NOW TV.
Do any regional sports network (RSN) or broadcast TV (BTV) fees apply with NOW TV?
No, these fees don't apply with NOW TV service.
I have Xfinity Flex. How do I upgrade to NOW TV?
You can upgrade from Xfinity Flex to NOW TV through your Xumo Stream Box or Flex streaming TV Box, your online account, by contacting us, or by visiting an Xfinity Retail Store.
I have NOW TV. How do I upgrade to Xfinity TV?
You can upgrade from NOW TV through your online account, by contacting us, or visiting an Xfinity Retail Store. You’ll need to unsubscribe from NOW TV first before upgrading.
I have Xfinity TV. What happens if I downgrade to NOW TV?
If you downgrade from Xfinity TV, you’ll lose access to your broadcast TV lineup and will need to return your X1 equipment. However, you can continue watching your NOW TV service on the Xfinity Stream app immediately after downgrading to NOW TV. You can also watch your NOW TV content on a Xumo Stream Box, if you prefer.
How do I downgrade from NOW TV?
You can downgrade from NOW TV through your Xumo Stream Box or Flex streaming TV Box, online account, by contacting us, or visiting an Xfinity Retail Store.
Can I use NOW TV before my Xfinity services are installed?
Yes, you are able to stream NOW TV content on the Xfinity Stream app before your services are fully installed — as long as you ordered it alongside your Xfinity Internet service.
If I cancel NOW TV, will I lose my Xfinity Internet service?
No, you will not lose your Xfinity Internet service if you cancel NOW TV.
If I cancel my Xfinity Internet service, will I lose NOW TV?
Yes, you are required to subscribe to Xfinity Internet for NOW TV.
Do I need a TV Box to get NOW TV?
No, you won’t need a TV Box to stream NOW TV content; however, a Xumo Stream Box is available at no additional charge with your NOW TV subscription and the one-time streaming activation fee is waived when you subscribe to NOW TV.
Can I use my own modem with NOW TV?
Yes, if you use your own modem for Xfinity Internet, you’ll be able to use the Xfinity Stream app to watch NOW TV, if compatible. Find out if your equipment is approved and compatible with Xfinity services.
If I already have add-on services like Netflix, HBO Max, Showtime, etc., will I have to re-purchase them once I upgrade to NOW TV?
No. Access to additional services like Netflix, HBO Max, Showtime, and more will carry over seamlessly to the new experience once you’ve upgraded to NOW TV.
Can I subscribe to additional add-on services like Netflix, HBO Max and Showtime with NOW TV?
You can subscribe to additional add-on services with a Xumo Stream Box.
Can I use DVR?
Yes, you’ll have 20 hours of DVR service included with your NOW TV subscription.
I currently have Xfinity X1. If I downgrade to NOW TV, will I lose my DVR recordings?
Yes, when you downgrade from X1, you’ll no longer have access to your X1 DVR recordings.
If I downgrade to NOW TV from Xfinity X1, can I use my existing cable TV boxes?
No, you can't watch NOW TV with your current Xfinity X1 equipment.
Can I watch live TV?
Yes, you can watch 125+ live channels as part of the NOW TV live streaming service, including TV from networks like HGTV, AMC, History, A+E, and Hallmark.
Can I buy or rent movies and TV series?
Yes, purchases and rentals will be available with NOW TV.
Note: For apple devices, you can view purchased or rented content on your Xfinity Stream app. However, you can’t purchase or rent content directly on the app using your apple device. For purchases, you must use xfinity.com/stream.
Is pay per view (PPV) available on NOW TV?
PPV events and PPV sports packages are not available with NOW TV.
Does NOW TV content count against my internet usage?
Yes, NOW TV is an internet-delivered service and will count against your monthly internet usage.
Can I take Choice TV, Popular TV or Ultimate TV with NOW TV?
No, NOW TV cannot be added to any traditional Xfinity TV package.
Can I watch NOW TV on Xfinity X1?
No, NOW TV can be watched on the Xfinity Stream app on a Xumo Stream Box (leased), or with the app on your own device: web, mobile (Apple and Android), FireTV, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, Xumo Stream Box (purchased), Xumo TV, or Roku.
What if I’m unable to watch Peacock with NOW TV?
Please visit peacocktv.com/help for help with troubleshooting.
Which third-party devices are supported by Peacock?
For a full list of third-party devices, please see this Peacock help article.
What if I already have a Peacock subscription but want to subscribe to NOW TV?
If you already have a paid Peacock subscription, you must cancel your existing subscription before subscribing to NOW TV, which includes Peacock at no additional cost. For instructions on canceling your existing Peacock subscription, see peacocktv.com/help/article/cancellation.
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