The Xfinity X1 remote gives you the most control over what you wish to watch and that too with a voice command feature. There are three variants of the remote and each of them has very distinguished specifications. Read on to learn what the Xfinity X1 Remote does and how to unlock a seamless TV experience through it.

Xfinity X1 Remote – Overview

Xfinity delivers a state-of-the-art X1 Voice Remote alongside its X1 TV box when you sign up for its TV service. This Voice Remote is available in the form of three models, i.e. XR11, XR15, and XR16. One thing that all three of them have in common is the voice command ability, making movies. However, some key elements make the remotes different from each other. It it much easier to browse through your favorite shows and should also be known that these voice remotes work with X1, depending on which box you have

Xfinity XR11: Buttons & Functions

Here are all the important buttons that you need to know about on the remote and what each of those buttons means:

  • The TV Power Button: This button turns the TV on or off upon being successfully programmed with a TV set or receiver.
  • The All Power Button: Pressing this button turns on/off not just your TV but your TV Box as well.
  • VOL: This button is used to control the volume; the VOL+ allows you to increase the volume while the VOL- decreases the volume.
  • Status LED Button: This button shows the status using an LED light.
  • CH: The CH+ button helps you go ahead with a channel and CH- lets you go back to a channel.
  • Play/Pause: One of the most important buttons, the play/pause button on the Xfinity X1 remote lets you play or pause Xfinity On-Demand, Live TV, or anything from DVR.
  • Mute: Turns the sound on or off.
  • FF: With this button, you can fast forward your DVR content or Xfinity On-Demand.
  • Rew: Lets you rewind your DVR or On-Demand content.
  • Record (The Red Dot): Lets you record the program you are watching.
  • The Xfinity Button: Opens the main menu, which gives you access to all the features. The features include DVR and On-Demand.
  • Microphone: This activates the voice control of the remote, letting you control it through verbal commands.

Some of the key features of these remotes include voice control, a backlit keypad that lets you easily use it in the dark, automatic pairing with your TV, TV input control, and the aim anywhere feature. The XR11 has the most buttons while the XR15 has fewer keys. The XR16 has the least buttons out of all three. The XR11 and XR15 models share a lot of similarities when it comes to functions and controls.

Using the Voice Feature on Your Remote

Using the voice command feature on your Xfinity X1 remote is as easy as saying one-two-three. All you need to do is to press the button on your remote that has a microphone on it. Doing this will activate the voice command feature and then all you have to do is say what you want to do. Here are some examples of voice commands you can give:

  • “Peacock Premium”
  • “Surprise Me”
  • “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
  • “Xfinity Rewards”

How to Pair Your Xfinity Adaptive Remote with Your TV?

Pairing your Xfinity Adaptive Remote if you don’t have an Xfinity X1 Remote with your TV is a fairly easy process. This section explains how to pair your Xfinity Adaptive Remote with your TV. Here are the steps you need to follow:

  1. On your web browser, open https://remote.xfinity.com/ and select “Login with your Comcast email and password”
  2. When you see the login screen, enter your Xfinity ID and password and click on Sign In. Then, move on to the next step.
  3. You will see a screen saying “Please choose which TV you want to control”, select the TV receiver you want to control. However, if you have just one TV set up, you can move to the Xfinity Adaptive Screen as soon as you enter your password.
  4. You will then see your Xfinity Adaptive Remote’s interface on your computer screen. You can then use your input device such as a mouse or an eye-tracking device to use the layout and control your X1 TV Box.
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Wrapping it up

The Xfinity X1 Remote makes things a lot easier. The best part about getting the remote is that you can look up and watch your favorite content just by the command of your voice. So, what are you waiting for? Subscribe to Xfinity today and control your entertainment with the award-winning Voice Remote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use Voice Control?

You need to activate the voice control feature by pressing and holding the microphone button on your Xfinity X1 remote. Then, while keeping the button pressed, speak your command into the microphone and let go of the button as soon as you are done.

When is the microphone on?

Just as you press and hold the microphone button, the microphone turns on with a brief sound. As soon as you let go of the button, the microphone turns off with another brief sound.

Why won’t the Voice Remote work with my other Xfinity TV Boxes?

As soon as your Voice Remote is paired with a specific TV Box, it establishes a unique connection and will not work on other Xfinity TV Boxes as long as the remote is paired with them individually.

How do I get a Voice Remote?

The Xfinity X1 Remote can be acquired by both existing and new customers of X1. You may pick up one in person from any Xfinity Store or you may order one, which is shipped to you as part of a “Getting started” kit.