Learn how to manage your scheduled cloud-based DVR recordings using Xfinity Stream.
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Navigate to recording options for a scheduled recording
- Select My library on the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the Scheduled tile.
- On the Scheduled screen, tap the recording you want to change.
- Tap Record options.
- In the pop-up box, tap Modify recording.
- In the menu on the top of your screen, select Saved > Scheduled.
- On the Scheduled page, click the recording you want to change.
- In the recording details, click Record options.
- In the pop-up box, click Modify recording.
Change recording options
When you choose to change recording options, you'll see the Modify recording pop-up box. If you’re modifying a recording for a TV series, it will present two options:
- Tap Just this episode to change the options only for this episode.
- Tap Series recording to change the options for all future episodes in this series.
If you tap Just this episode, you'll see recording options for just the current episode. If you tap Series recording, you'll see recording options for all episodes in the series.
When selecting recording options, you may be presented with some of the below choices:
- Save: Save each recorded episode until space is needed or for one year.
- Start: Start recording on time or start one or two minutes early.
- Stop: Stop recording on time or stop two, three, five, or 30 minutes late.
- Record: Record only new episodes or record new and repeat episodes.
- Channels: Set your HD or SD channel preference.
- Keep: Keep all recorded episodes or keep between one and five episodes.
- When to record: Record only episodes that are broadcast in the timeslot for the current episode or record episodes no matter what time they're on.
When you're finished selecting your recording options, tap Update to finalize your changes or select Dismiss to close the menu.
Cancel a recording
If you want to cancel a recording, navigate to the Record options menu, then select Cancel recording. Depending on the content you’re canceling, you’ll see either Just this episode or Series recording options.
Once you’ve selected the appropriate choice, select Confirm and you’ll see a message that your recording has been canceled.