It's for Comcast and my cable is from TW. When I first connected it, it showed "dl" for downloading for awhile. Then it can show all other channels except premium.
When I called TW, they told me they don't support Comcast box the Comcast serial number is not even in their system. Activate using the on-screen menu X1 only in select markets. If you're using a newer X1 box and you are in a market that supports it, you may be able to activate using the on-screen menu: Make sure the TV is set to the X1's input.
You should see the X1 startup screen. Select your language and wait while the X1 starts up. The initial startup time may take a while to complete, and the X1 may have to download updates. Enter the information required to verify your account. This may be your whole phone number, the last four digits, or the account number. Select a name for your X1 box and then wait while it activates. This may take another 20 minutes or so to complete. Troubleshooting Avoid purchasing used cable boxes. All Comcast cable boxes are property of Comcast, and none are authorized for sale by other people.
If you purchased a cable box from eBay, Craigslist, or any other re-seller, Comcast will not activate it because it is actually an un-returned rental. You should only get cable boxes directly from Comcast for new service, replacements, or additions. Don't believe any listing or review claiming to have Comcast TV cable boxes for sale. They will not activate, and are most likely stolen.
Check your connections. A weak connection to your wall coax outlet or to the box itself could be causing your activation issues. When using coax cable to connect the box, switch to channel 3 or 4. With multiple TVs and active coax outlets, use digital adapters to connect cable to additional TVs. Each adapter will need its own coax wall outlet. With Power button, press it to turn it on. Cable boxes will take up to 20 min to warm up initially.
The quickest way is to visit the Comcast Activation site. Visit xfinity. For digital adapters, keep the serial numbers for those ready.
Enter the requested numbers whenever prompted, including the telephone number associated with the account and wait for cable box to get activated within 20 minutes. Use a coax cable to attach it to the wall outlet, and HDMI or coax cable to connect the adapter to the TV, and then connect the power adapter.
Make sure all of your digital adapters are connected and powered on before starting the activation process. Part 2. Turn on the cable box. If you cable box has a Power button, press it to turn it on. Some cable boxes will take up to 20 minutes to warm up for the first time. Activate on the Comcast website.
The quickest way to activate your box is to visit the Comcast Activation site: [1] X Research source Visit xfinity. Enter your account number and phone number.
Wait while your cable box is activated. This may take 20 minutes or so to complete. Activate by calling Comcast. If the online activation service isn't working, you can activate over the phone: Have your account number and cable box serial number handy. If you have digital adapters, have the serial numbers for those ready as well. Enter the requested numbers when prompted, including the telephone number associated with the account. Wait for your cable box to activate. This may take up to 20 minutes.
Activate using the on-screen menu X1 only in select markets. If you're using a newer X1 box and you are in a market that supports it, you may be able to activate using the on-screen menu: [2] X Research source Make sure the TV is set to the X1's input.
You should see the X1 startup screen. Select your language and wait while the X1 starts up. The initial startup time may take a while to complete, and the X1 may have to download updates. Enter the information required to verify your account. This may be your whole phone number, the last four digits, or the account number.
Select a name for your X1 box and then wait while it activates. This may take another 20 minutes or so to complete. Part 3. Avoid purchasing used cable boxes. All Comcast cable boxes are property of Comcast, and none are authorized for sale by other people. If you purchased a cable box from eBay, Craigslist, or any other re-seller, Comcast will not activate it because it is actually an un-returned rental.
You should only get cable boxes directly from Comcast for new service, replacements, or additions. Don't believe any listing or review claiming to have Comcast TV cable boxes for sale. They will not activate, and are most likely stolen. Check your connections. A weak connection to your wall coax outlet or to the box itself could be causing your activation issues.
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