As a customer with X1 or another Xfinity TV package with cloud-based DVR service, you can schedule DVR recordings from the Xfinity Stream app on your Apple or Android device.
Schedule a recording
Note: The Record option only displays if you're a customer with X1 or other Xfinity TV package with cloud-based DVR service.- Open the Xfinity Stream app while connected to any WiFi network or mobile network.
- Swipe left to right to open the main navigation, or hit the menu button (three stacked horizontal lines) on the top-left.
- Tap All Channels with the Live TV header to open the TV listings grid.
- Scroll through the listings to find a program to record. Tap on the program you want and you'll see the program details.
- Tap Record to schedule the recording.
- For TV series, tapping Record will bring up additional recording options. From here you can choose to record Just This Episode or Set Series Recording.
- To record a single episode, choose Just This Episode.
- To record the entire series, choose Set Series Recording. The Series Recording options display. Tap Confirm after adjusting the options. These recording options are specific to that particular TV series recording.
- To record a movie, tap Record to schedule the recording. (Movie recordings have no recording options screens.)
- You'll see a confirmation saying Recording Set (for Apple) or Recording Scheduled (for Android).
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