Casting is now available to Xfinity On Campus users via Xfinity Stream (web) or mobile app.
Cast Content to Your Chromecast Device from Xfinity Stream portal (Web)
You have two ways to cast content to your Chromecast device from the Xfinity Stream portal.
- Log in to Xfinity Stream portal with your Xfinity ID and password.
- There are two ways you can cast content:
- While you’re watching a program, hover over the player to display the player controls.
- You’ll see a Casting button (to the left of the Mini-Player button).
- Connect to your Chromecast device by clicking on the Casting button. It will turn solid when you're connected.
- Click the Casting button again and choose which Chromecast device you’d like to cast the program to. Go to Step 3.
- You’ll see a Casting button (to the left of the Mini-Player button).
- Or, while on any page (such as For You, Grid, Completed Recordings, or any Browse page), you’ll see the Casting button (left of the Search Box).
- Click the Casting button. When you’re connected, the button will turn solid.
- After you’re connected, your Chromecast device should display an Xfinity Stream logo along with a “Ready to Cast” message.
- Go to a program you want to watch and choose which Chromecast device you’d like to cast the program to. Go to Step 3.
- Click the Casting button. When you’re connected, the button will turn solid.
- While you’re watching a program, hover over the player to display the player controls.
- Click on the solid Casting button to show your devices. You’ll see “Available” underneath your devices that are connected to Chromecast and ready to cast. (Devices that are not connected to Chromecast will show “Source not supported” underneath it.)
- When you choose an available device to cast, you’ll see Connecting underneath it.
- If you want to stop the cast, click the Casting button again and choose Stop casting.
Cast Content to Your Chromecast Device from Xfinity Stream app
Follow these steps to cast Xfinity Stream app content to your Chromecast device:- Open the Xfinity Stream app and sign in with your Xfinity ID and password. (If you haven’t downloaded the app, see how to download the app and set it up on your mobile device.)
- Tap the Cast icon on the header section of the app.
- You’ll see all your available devices that are connected to Chromecast and ready to cast. Tap a device.
- Once you're connected, the Cast icon will be solid.
- Select a program to cast to your Chromecast device.
Setting Up Your Google Chromecast
The Chromecast Help Center has all you need to know about getting started:Common startup troubleshooting:
- Can't find Chromecast device in the Google Home app.
- If you power cycle or reboot your Chromecast device, it may take a few minutes before you can see it. The LED must be solid white, which indicates your device is ready.
- Chromecast LED status indicators.
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