Here's how to view channel information and access the option to watch, record, lock, or view program listings from the Xfinity X1 guide.
Notes:
- The following functionality may not be available for Xfinity free live streaming channels:
- Fast-forward
- Rewind
- Recording features
- When paused, Xfinity free live streaming channels may resume to the current moment of programming, rather than resuming from the pause point.
View channel information
- To access the guide grid, press the Guide button on the remote control.
- Navigate to the desired channel within the guide.
- Use the left arrow to highlight the channel name, number, logo and press the OK button on the remote.
- Choose from the following options:
- Choose Watch to watch the channel.
- Choose Record to set up a manual recording.
- Choose Favorite to add the channel to your favorites list.
- Choose Channel Info to view a list of upcoming programs on that channel.
- Press the Last button on the remote to go back to the guide grid.
Note: You can also view channel information from the mini guide. After accessing the channel listings, use the up arrow button to highlight Channel Info and press OK on the remote.
Additional information
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