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Exploring the X1 platform on XFINITY (+ enter to win $100 gift card!)

November 12, 2014

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure

I am back with an update on my X1 XFINITY service.  My husband and I had XFINITY TV, internet, and phone set up in our in our house a little over a month ago and have really been enjoying it!  It took a few days to get used to a new remote, new channel locations, and how things worked and I feel like we are still learning new things it can do every day! 

X1 Platform from XFINITY

We pretty much had our favorite channels memorized on our last system – you know how that is… when you move or reorganize a room and can’t find anything!  Well XFINITY and the X1 system made the adjustment a lot easier.  To find a channel, program, movie, or even an actor we just start selecting the letters (on the number pad) that correspond to what we are looking for.  It brings up a suggested list and is easy to select what we were looking for. 

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Also we ended up having TONS more channels than we had with our last provider.  Which is great but who wants to look through 100’s of channels searching for a show or a certain channel?  You can set certain channels as favorite channels or even favorite shows and just scroll through your favorite channel list.   And the best thing is the search function works across all avenues so if I am looking for Curious George for my nephew, I just start typing in “Curious…” and it will bring up any shows or movies with Curious George that are currently on TV, available On Demand, available for purchase, or even saved in the DVR.    You can even select “more like this” while watching a program or viewing a movie in the guide to find other suggestions of what to watch. 

One of the first things I did was to set up parental controls.  I didn’t want to accidently purchase something and didn’t want any inappropriate programs available in our home either.  Setting a pin for purchases, for certain ratings, and certain channels was simple and helped put my mind at ease. 

I love how everything is on screen and on one simple menu with the X1 system – DVR, On Demand, Apps, and more are just right there with the push of one button.  I am absolutely LOVING having a DVR and ON Demand.  Those services were new to us and with all the Christmas movies and new Hallmark movies on TV this season we are definitely making use of it!  I am sure I will have more to say about those services in future months. 

Who checked out Ty So Fast last month?  I have been enjoying follow him on facebook.  My favorite time-saving tip he shared last month was this one for iced coffee – cause I have to have my coffee!

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Comments

  1. Lisa Brown says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    I like that you can use voice commands to change channels, search for shows, get recommendations, and more with the XFINIT® TV Remote app, without even lifting a finger.

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  2. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    i like how the top 100 shows are preloaded on your tv

    Reply
  3. Thomas Murphy says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    I like that your remote control can be aimed anywhere to communicate with your TV, so you no longer have to point it at your set-top box.

    Reply
  4. Wendy T says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    I love the idea of taking my DVR’d shows with me. I think I’d like to buried with this 🙂

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I love how you don’t have to point the remote at the tv!

    Reply
  6. Amanda Paige says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    I like the 100 top programs are pre loaded. Also the tv remote app looks sweet.

    Reply
  7. Lisa Breece says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    I like that you can just say it, and it will find or for you.

    Reply
  8. Harmony B says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Recording 4 shows at once

    Reply
  9. Allicia says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    I like that you don’t have to aim the remote directly at the tv to use it.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer G. says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Parental controls are a must!

    Reply
  11. Sandy Manning says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    I liked the advanced remote a lot.

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  12. Kelly D says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    I like that you can preload up to 100 shows to your lineup.

    Reply
  13. Alison says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    I love that you can search by actor. Sometimes I’ll say to my husband “What’s that one show with that one actor?” Seems pretty convenient!

    Reply
  14. Rita Butters says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Too bad this isn’t available where I live

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  15. Brenda says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    We have basic cable…our grandkids would love if we’d upgrade! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Mary Happymommy says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    I like recording 4 shows at once.

    Reply
  17. Jessica McFarlin says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    recording 4 shows @ once

    Reply
  18. HS says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    I love the voice commands feature.

    Reply
  19. Leidy ruiz says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    You can get recommendations based in what you watch

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  20. Martha W. says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    I like just say it and it searches for your show and 100 preloaded shows.

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Thank you for the information!

    Reply
  22. kathy w says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I like how you can be anywhere in the room and get the remote to work.

    Reply
  23. Nataly Carbonell says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    I like its high internet speed and how it’s all in one 😀

    Reply
  24. Holly says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Wow! I’ve never heard of this. Sounds great! I especially like that you can select your favorites so you’re not digging through channels you don’t like to find something you’re looking for. Very nifty!

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  25. Donna says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Love that you can record in one room and watch it in another!

    Reply
  26. shaunie says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Love that you can use your voice to change the channel

    Reply
  27. Kim Henrichs says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    I like that you can view your apps on screen.

    Reply
  28. Alexandria says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Everything about it sounds so neat! I’d love to have this.

    Reply
  29. Emily Smith says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I like that you can record up to 4 shows at once.

    Reply
  30. Melissa M says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    I like the voice command.

    Reply
  31. Betsy Barnes says

    November 15, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    One of my favorite features of the X1 system is the advanced remote control. You can aim it at the TV anywhere to communicate with your TV, so you no longer have to point it at your set-top box. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Elle says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I like that you can use your voice to change the channels rather than rely on a physical remote.

    Reply
  33. Ashley C says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    I like that I can get real-time traffic and weather with their apps

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    Reply
  34. Kenny Hall says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    I love the advanced remote control!

    Reply
  35. Denise Konkel says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    It’s neat that 100 shows are already preloaded!

    Reply
  36. Ann says

    November 15, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    I like that X1 predicts what you’re looking for as you type,

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  37. Telena Reynolds says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    The advanced programing sounds pretty cool.

    Reply
  38. Deborah Gardner says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    I like that with X1 shows can be favorited! That makes it super easy to find favorite shows and also find shows like them! Really beats basic cable!

    Reply
  39. Julie says

    November 16, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    I like the fact that you can record 4 shows at once
    thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  40. Alyson says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    I like that you can completely hide your set top box and still have full control.

    Reply
  41. MARY T says

    November 17, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    I like that you can use voice commands to change channels, search for shows, get recommendations, and more. How cool is that !?!?!?!

    Reply
  42. Julie says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Remote doesn’t have to be directed at the tv

    Reply
  43. Donna says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    The high tech remote

    Reply
  44. Nicki Joseph says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    I like the app feature!

    Reply
  45. Susan DeVaux says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    I think the voice control feature is awesome.

    Reply
  46. Brittany Whitley says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    The fact that it can predict what I’m looking for as I’m looking for it, is AWESOME!!!

    Reply
  47. Shelia says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    I love “on demand”!!! We rarely go to the movies these days!
    Shelia
    House of Highlands

    Reply

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