In this article, you can learn how to change the background darkness using the Xfinity X1 On-Screen Guide.
X1: Managing the background darkness
To access Preferences:
- Press the xfinity button on the remote control.
- Highlight Settings (the gear icon) and press OK.
- Highlight Preferences and press OK.
- Highlight General and press OK.
- Using the right arrow button, highlight Background Darkness Level and press OK.
- Using the right arrow or left arrow buttons on your remote, choose the darkness you prefer and press OK (this choice will return you to the General screen)
- Press the Exit button on remote to finish.
X1: Changing the background image
The background image feature for X1 is no longer supported.
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