How to Activate and Watch Xfinity Stream on Hisense TV

This article covers the step-by-step guide on downloading and activating the Xfinity Stream app on your Hisense TV based on the operating system.

By downloading the Xfinity Stream app on your Hisense TV, you can stream top networks, news, live sports, and thousands of on-demand shows and movies seamlessly.

For your information, the Xfinity app is free only for existing Xfinity subscribers. If you’re a new subscriber, visit Xfinity’s official website and activate the service by selecting your desired plan.

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How to Install Xfinity Stream on Hisense TV

The Xfinity Stream is compatible with all Hisense TV models except Android and Google TV OS. Make sure to connect your Hisense TV to a WiFi network and then head over to download it on other smart TVs.

Hisense VIDAA TV

1. Switch on your Hisense VIDAA TV and go to the home screen.

2. From there, tap on My Apps.

3. After that, select App Store and hover over the Search icon.

4. Enter Xfinity Stream using the virtual on-screen keyboard and pick the app to download.

5. Hit Install to download the Xfinity Stream app on your VIDAA TV.

Note! If you can’t download the Xfinity Stream app from the VIDAA App Store, you can also download it from the VEWD App Store.

Hisense Roku TV

1. Boot up your Roku Streaming Stick and press the Home button on the remote control.

2. Select Settings and choose the Streaming Channels/Streaming Store option.

3. Search and choose the Xfinity Stream app and click on +Add Channel.

4. Once the Xfinity Stream app gets downloaded, click on Go to Channel to launch and access the content.

Hisense Fire TV

1. After turning on your Hisense Fire TV, click on the Find icon.

2. Search for Xfinity Stream and pick up the app from search results.

Select Xfinity Stream on Hisense Fire TV

3. Click the Get/Download button to install the Xfinity Stream app on your Fire TV.

4. Finally, you can launch the app and start streaming its available content online.

Hisense XClass/Xumo TV

Since Xumo TVs don’t have a built-in app store, you can only stream the pre-installed apps. Luckily, Xfinity Stream is on the pre-installed apps list. So you can open it and stream the content without needing to install it.

1. Go to the Xumo TV’s home menu.

2. Click on View All to see all the available apps on Xumo TV.

3. Pick the Xfinity Stream app and start streaming the content with the proper credentials.

How to Activate Xfinity Stream on Hisense TV

After installing the app on your Hisense TV, you need to activate the app in order to stream its content on the big screens. To do so,

Open the app and hit the Sign In button on the welcome screen.
Now, you will get two options to continue with the activation process: Either via the web or via QR code.

Activate the Xfinity Stream app on your Hisense TV

If you choose the On the Web option,
- Open any browser on your PC or smartphone and visit the Xfinity Stream activation website (https://xtv-pil.xfinity.com/xtv-authn/activate).
- Enter the code and hit Continue to proceed further.
In case if you choose the QR code option,
- Open the scanner on your smartphone and scan the displayed QR code.
- Input the code in the required field and hit Continue.
On the next screen, sign in with your account credentials to complete the activation process.
After that, refresh the app once and then relaunch it to access your favorite media content among the 250+ live TV channels.

How to Watch Xfinity Stream on Unsupported Hisense TV

This app is not available on Hisense Android and Google TVs. However, you can use the app’s built-in Cast or AirPlay feature to mirror content on unsupported smart TVs from your Android or iPhone.

Note! For Apple devices, turn on the Hisense TV AirPlay option to proceed with screencasting.

1. Before implementing this process, make sure to connect both your TV and mirroring device to the same WiFi network.

2. Then, get the app from the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone.

3. Play any video in the app and tap the Cast or AirPlay icon.

4. Choose your Hisense TV name. Finally, you can access the Xfinity Stream app’s library on the big screen.

That’s it. With the Xfinity Stream app, you can access its top features, including DVR recordings, offline streaming, and more on your Hisense TV.

FAQ

1. Is Xfinity Stream free to stream on Hisense TV?

Yes, if you’re an Xfinity customer, you can use the login credentials received from the provider to access the Xfinity Stream content without any additional cost.

2. Why is the Xfinity Stream app not working on my Hisense TV?

Some of the major reasons for the Xfinity Stream to not work on Hisense TV are weak internet, accumulated cache, outdated app, and system bugs.