The simple answer: yes! Your life moves fast. It can be hard to set aside time to sit down on the couch and relax with your favorite shows. Luckily, you don’t have to anymore. Xfinity customers can stream TV right from their phones with the Xfinity Stream app, which is available at no extra cost. You may just want to wear headphones in public to avoid spoiling the latest episodes for those nearby.
How to stream live TV on your phone
As an Xfinity Internet customer, you can enjoy tons of entertainment at no extra cost with the Xfinity Stream app. Compatible with popular Apple and Android devices, the app turns your screen into a TV so you can take the shows and movies you love with you wherever you go.
But if you’re looking for live TV and movies, sports, and more, you may want to consider NOW TV. NOW TV offers 40+ live and On Demand channels like AMC, Hallmark, and History – plus you’ll get access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost (currently $5.99/mo value), so you can enjoy live sports, hit movies, exclusive Originals, and so much more. (Taxes extra.)
To access Peacock Premium, simply log in to your account through the Peacock app. You’ll be provided instructions to activate your account after you purchase NOW TV. Learn more about the NOW TV here.
The most important features for streaming live TV
So what are the phone must-haves for streaming live TV on the go? It all comes down to battery life, processing power, and screen size. Long-lasting battery will enable you to stream without the need to hunt down an outlet while binging your favorite show. Hardy processing power makes mid-scene buffering a thing of the past, and a large screen can save your eyes from squinting to see the action. Shop Xfinity Mobile to see our latest deals on phones that have these features and more, all at a great price.
NOW TV is an Internet delivered service that requires Xfinity Internet and will count against any Xfinity data plan, if applicable. It does not require a TV box. Peacock offer (currently $5.99/mo. value) valid for so long as you subscribe to NOW TV. Activation of a Peacock account is required for new subscribers. For more information, visit xfinity.com/NOWTV.