Anyone who also owns an AppleTV may want to do some side-by-side comparisons of features to identify what the Xfinity box retains as exclusive vs. I don't recall what else the leased box offers but an AppleTV might scratch the itch for basic watching and some level of DVR storage (unclear what it is). I spot checked a few videos and they look and sound good.Ĭontinuing to test and will add more if I notice anything else interesting relative to TV app versions or things lacking via cablecard alternatives.Īnyone paying for the box lease and not really needing a big DVR might look into this. Down in post #68, user enricoclaudio seems to have put this one to bed: NOT 5.1 unfortunately. * it appears videos that have a DD5.1 soundtrack use it, not downing the audio to stereo only. For example, through this I get Smithsonian Channel HD (channel 1477 where I am). * certain channels that won't show up in cablecard scans in HDHomeRun Prime do show up here. Fast, crisp, seemingly intuitive (so far). * the app UI seems to be several steps above versions for smart TVs I own from Samsung and TCL. * those with channels that have become DRM'd such as certain movie channels and select others like Bally Sun and Bally Florida for me will be happy to know that those will play through this app. * unlike several different smart TV app versions of this app, this one DOES include HD channels. Some early insights for those interested: Posted this in the other (Realityck's) thread but it is probably helpful here too.

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