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T-Boy
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7 months ago
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Roku TV and Xfinity Cable X1 Box

Have Xfinity Cable TV to use with the Roku TV I will be purchasing. I am guessing I set up the Xfinity Cable box on one input by HDMI cable and then switch to the input for Roku to do the streaming. Just trying to figure out how all this works before starting.

 

I have Roku plugins on all my non smart tv's and am use to changing inputs so I am guessing with a Roku TV it works in a similar fashion.

 

Thank You

  • RokuArjiemar's avatar
    RokuArjiemar
    7 months ago

    T-Boy,

    Thank you for posting in the Roku Community!

    We appreciate you contacting us regarding setting up your Xfinity Cable Box with your Roku TV. We understand that connecting your devices can sometimes be challenging, and we're here to provide you with the necessary assistance to ensure a smooth setup process. 

    If you want to watch cable on your Roku TV system and you already subscribe to cable TV, you may be able to receive some digital and analog TV stations, such as local TV stations, without using a set-top box to decode them. If so, you’ll need to connect the cable TV source (typically located in the wall of your home) directly to the “Ant/Cable In” connector on the back of your TV.

    • Note: Many cable TV systems scramble their signals and require a set-top box to view them on a TV. Consult with your cable company to find out if they have “in the clear” signals on your cable that will work on a standard TV RF input.

    Setting up cable on your Roku TV system is the same as connecting an HDTV antenna.

    For more information, please see this article: How to set up and watch live TV on your Roku TV system.

    Thanks,
    Arjiemar

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  • RokuArjiemar's avatar
    RokuArjiemar
    Retired Moderator
    7 months ago

    T-Boy,

    Thank you for posting in the Roku Community!

    We appreciate you contacting us regarding setting up your Xfinity Cable Box with your Roku TV. We understand that connecting your devices can sometimes be challenging, and we're here to provide you with the necessary assistance to ensure a smooth setup process. 

    If you want to watch cable on your Roku TV system and you already subscribe to cable TV, you may be able to receive some digital and analog TV stations, such as local TV stations, without using a set-top box to decode them. If so, you’ll need to connect the cable TV source (typically located in the wall of your home) directly to the “Ant/Cable In” connector on the back of your TV.

    • Note: Many cable TV systems scramble their signals and require a set-top box to view them on a TV. Consult with your cable company to find out if they have “in the clear” signals on your cable that will work on a standard TV RF input.

    Setting up cable on your Roku TV system is the same as connecting an HDTV antenna.

    For more information, please see this article: How to set up and watch live TV on your Roku TV system.

    Thanks,
    Arjiemar

  • T-Boy's avatar
    T-Boy
    Newbie
    7 months ago

    I plan on keeping my Xfinity Cable box subscription as well by watching it attached to the cable box by a HDMI cable..  Right now with my plug in Roku's I just switch to the input for the Roku and then when I want to go back to cable I switch back to the input where the cable box is attached.

    Does it work the same way with a Roku TV ??  Thanks

    • RokuArjiemar's avatar
      RokuArjiemar
      Retired Moderator
      7 months ago

      T-Boy,

      Absolutely! When using a Roku TV, the process of switching between different input sources is quite similar. You can easily navigate through various devices connected to your TV, such as your gaming console, DVD player, or streaming box, allowing for a seamless viewing experience.

      Cheers,
      Arjiemar