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Why can't I rewind on my Xfinity?

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Emma Payne

Published Mar 11, 2026

Why can't I rewind on my Xfinity?

Xfinity button- gear wheel-Device settings - scroll down to power preferences- then restart! Once your cable box restarts you will be able to REWIND normally. You can just power off our cable box manually by hitting the power button or pulling the plug from the wall outlet and back in again.

Accordingly, why can't I rewind on Xfinity?

Re: TV won't rewind, !!

Xfinity button- gear wheel-Device settings - scroll down to power preferences- then restart! Once your cable box restarts you will be able to REWIND normally. You can just power off our cable box manually by hitting the power button or pulling the plug from the wall outlet and back in again.

One may also ask, how do I rewind my Comcast remote? With the lightning mode feature, you can get to where you left off in no time by pressing the fast forward or rewind button on your remote five times. This speed allows you to traverse content in under 12 seconds - regardless of the program's length. Many programs don't allow fast forwarding through ads.

Also asked, can you rewind on Xfinity?

With DVR service from Comcast, you can pause live TV, view an instant replay or rewind your favorite scenes — all with your remote. Your DVR automatically creates a buffer of the program you are currently watching.

Is there a back button on the Xfinity Remote?

Back Arrow button

Displays the last nine channels or Xfinity On Demand programs watched. In guide or menu screens, this button returns you to the previous screen.

How do I skip commercials on Xfinity x1?

If you have an Xfinity X1 box and remote (the one with the voice capacity) this should work for you. During an on-demand program with commercials you can't skip, hit the page up button on the remote. This will skip you forward about 20 minutes then you can just rewind to the end of the commercials.

How do you restart a program on Xfinity?

Restart Notification

This feature is now officially moved out of Comcast Labs and will be turned on by default in Preferences. When the notification appears, press Info on the remote to invoke the Mini Info. Then select Restart from the action bar to start the program from the beginning.

What is the Info button on Xfinity Remote?

i (Info): Displays detailed program information. Back Arrow: On other remotes, this is the Last button. Returns to the previous channel or guide screen. Press Back Arrow when watching full-screen programming to see the last nine channels, DVR programs, or Xfinity On Demand programs watched.

How long can I pause my Xfinity TV?

60 minutes

How long can you pause on Xfinity?

To pause all devices under a profile, select the profile you wish to pause and select Pause All Devices. You can pause the device(s) for a specific amount of time (for example, 30 minutes, one hour or two hours) or indefinitely until you choose to unpause.

How long can you pause live TV?

2 hours

Why can't I pause my Smart TV?

It is not possible to pause live TV broadcasts on your Samsung Smart TV. This is because the TV does not have any internal storage facility.

Is Xfinity customer service 24 hours?

Chat with Xfinity

Get 24/7 help with any questions you have.

How do I customize my Xfinity guide?

Select a Guide View
  1. On the remote, press the Guide button twice to access the Select Your Guide View window. Here you can filter your guide by your preferred set of channels.
  2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select your guide view and press OK. Choose from:
  3. Use the arrow buttons to select a program and press OK.

How do I pause Comcast Cable?

To pause a profile:
  1. Select Pause All Devices from the profile page.
  2. Or select Pause All from the People section.
  3. You can pause the devices for a specific amount of time (for example, 30 minutes, one hour or two hours) or indefinitely until you choose to unpause the devices.

Can you watch two shows at once on Xfinity?

adding and you can 'second screen' using a smart device to view the guide (xfinity TV remote app) or view your channels (xfinity stream TV app). the TV remote app has a great fast guide and abiltiy to record or even to change to a different program on your TV with the touch of the screen on the guide.

Where is setup button on Xfinity Remote?

If You Don't Have Your Manufacturer Code

On your remote, press and hold the Setup button. If you don't have a setup button you can press and hold the Xfinity and Info(i) buttons together. The LED at the top of the remote will change from red to green. Enter 9-9-1.

How do I set up a 30 second skip on my Comcast remote?

try using the remote press quickly -> exit exit exit 0030 then page up should change to 30 seconds.

Why is my Xfinity Remote not changing channels?

Try to deprogram your remote and then reprogram: Hold down the "A" and "D" buttons until the light turns green on the remote, then hit 981. The light will flash blue three times. Next, point at the cable box front and hold down the Xfinity and "i" button at same time until the light turns green.

What can I say to my Xfinity Remote?

To change the channel using your Voice Remote, press the Voice (Microphone) button, which activates Voice Control, and say something similar to the following voice commands: "ESPN" "Watch Disney Junior" "832"
  1. "Cameras"
  2. "Show me my cameras."
  3. "Xfinity cameras"
  4. "Security cameras"

How do I skip the back on my new Comcast remote?

Re: XR15 Remote is missing the “Replay” button

Set your remote to 30 second skip, press exit 3 times and 0030.

Which Xfinity Remote is best?

When it comes to universal remotes, Logitech'S Harmony Elite is the best remote to use with Xfinity, Xfinity X1, or any TV or streaming service. Why? It will control your Xfinity cable box as well as any other device in your media cabinet.

What do I do if my Comcast remote isn't working?

To perform a factory reset:
  1. Press the Setup button until the LED at the top of the remote changes from red to green.
  2. Press 9-8-1.
  3. The LED will blink green twice to indicate that the remote was reset.

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