Comcast Mobile App Part 2.0 - Xfinity Voice, Video and Email Go Mobile
Last year, we launched a free mobile app for the iPhone® and iPod touch® [App Store Link]. The reviews were good (check out Ars Technica and Gizmodo, for example) and we were pleased to see the app reach more than 100,000 downloads in less than a week. But customers asked us, when will I be able to remotely program my DVR from my smart phone?
With Comcast Mobile 2.0, now available on the Apple’s App Store SM, we’re delighted to announce that remote DVR (rDVR) capability has been added, along with some other new features (you should really check them out!). Comcast Mobile applications are part of our vision to extend the accessibility of our video, voice and data products by making them available anywhere and on any device. The app, along with our HighSpeed2go 4G/3G wireless data service, FancastXfinityTV.com and Secure Backup & Share, are three recent examples of how we have made our products and services accessible in ways that were not possible even just a few years ago.
The pace of innovation in our business is accelerating and Comcast remains committed to being on the leading edge of that change. Comcast Mobile 2.0 is part of that story and our customers now have access to one of the most comprehensive and robust “triple play” apps that is available in the industry. With rDVR, our customers will never miss their favorite show or movie, because they can program their DVR at any time, from anywhere (PC or smart phone). Granted, it will take us several months to fully roll-out remote DVR programming across the country, but the process is well underway. We’re working as fast as we can to bring these new features to you.
Comcast Mobile 2.0 really is a “one stop shop” to stay connected to our services and to each other. And we won’t stop here; we have additional enhancements that will continue to be introduced into the app in the coming months.
To learn more about the application, visit www.comcast.net/comcastmobileapp.
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Can we get a version of the Xfinity app that will work with Ipod First Gen's? Apple won't release the latest software (4.2 I think) to first gen's in order to get people to give Steve Jobs more cash.
Help?
Thanks!
J
How soon is "soon" for Blackberry app? It's been months going on years...
@ Jeff We are working on it and are currently conducting an employee trial. Hope to have more news soon.
Did you give up on the BlackBerry app? It used to be "coming soon" but now I don't see a reference to it. Last time I tried I couldn't get to the DVR settings from my BlackBerry on the mobile site either. There are plenty of clowns out there saying nobody is using BlackBerry anymore but that's a bunch of BS.
The Xfinity mobile app was just released for Android yesterday. Some more info here.
http://blog.comcast.com/2010/12/xfinity-mobile-app-for-android-walkthrough.html
The Xfinity mobile app was just released for Android yesterday. Some more info here.
http://blog.comcast.com/2010/12/xfinity-mobile-app-for-android-walkthrough.html
yeah. i want this app on my droid. i pad and i pod suck for a lot of different reasons i am not going to boar you with.
I think we all know that we have remote dvr programming. What everyone is waiting on is mobile dvr for the android. Cannot believe how long this is taking. You said back in September that it was coming soon. Now, every month you all say it is coming soon. Fios has had this technology for a while, but unfortunately, they are not in my area.
Sounds like somebody at Comcast is running for office. We hope to have an app soon, but cannot tell you anything about it. Keep sending us your money and thanks for using Comcast. Buy Apple products.
When will there be an Android App for comcast DVR's?
i think it's bs that you guys keep saying that the app is coming for blackberry. you've been saying this for almost a year and then a few months ago it was being tested by employees. either you're going to release it for blackberry or you're not...but stop stringing us along. it's a waste of everyone's time to keep looking for a release date and only seeing comcast say "one day" or "we can't release an exact date". you'd think after months of testing and having us wait, you'd have an idea by now...especially since we are paying customers, not just people looking for a fun free app. get your act together comcast!
I love the comcast app but please add android and blackberry support. Please also add all ondemand content not just movie trailers and a feature where you can use your devise as a remote so you can type things quicker and get to channels easier.
P.S. Thank you for allowing us to voice our comments and concerns.
Hi Craig, the Comcast Mobile app will be available on Android devices soon. Cathy Avgiris just wrote about this in a more recent blog post: http://blog.comcast.com/2010/07/xfinity-voice-reinventing-whats-possible-with-your-home-phone.html
In addition to our mobile app, we also offer remote DVR programming online through MyDVR Manager. To access MyDVR Manager online, visit www.comcast.net/mydvr
Android app please. The iPhone is a great device but it is hard to see why Comcast would ignore the growing number of Andoid users. If resources are an issue Comcast should consider putting the development of an Android app ahead of any improvements to the iPhone app. Developing an Android app pleases a large number of customers. Improving the iPhone app may please a few customers but it rubs the rest of us in the wrong way.
Thanks,
I know that this has taken forever. Verizon has had this capability for months and comcast is further showing me that they are lagging behind.
So I'd like to see this for WebOS soon, especially now that HP has announced a WebOS-based iPad competitor in the first quarter of next year. I think you guys would be missing the boat big time if y'all don't put out a version for WebOS.
+1 for WebOS app, family of an employee :) please.
When will xFinity OnDemand become available on the IPhone? Not just watching the trailers, but watching the entire show.
Wow... No Android support, and no web support for me (Even though I already have a HD DVR).
~8 months later... Any plans to see an Android/Blackberry app "in the near future?"....
Please expedite the release of an Android app for the Comcast.net website. Accessing the site from a browser doesn't allow me to actually compose a message.
Thanks!
Hi Greg,
The Comcast Mobile app will be available on BlackBerry and Android devices soon, but we don’t have an exact date at this time. Our goal is to provide the app on as many smartphones as possible in the future.
Does Comcast have any update to the blog post your referenced? That blog post is nearly 3 months old and it states "We hope to make the app work on as many different devices as possible, including Blackberry and Android." That sentence does not even really promise that an Android app is forthcoming it just states that they hope to have it for Android. She does not even say that they hope to have it available soon.
I have used the DVR scheduler through the website, but unfortunatley that is not a viable option on my phone due to the use of Flash in the web version. Mobile DVR scheduling is a feature that DirecTV has had available for nearly two years and it works through their mobile web site so it is compatible with virtually all phones out there; even a cheap, pre-paid phone. It is time for Comcast to step up to the plate and make a version available for all platforms. At the very least the three remaining major smart phone OSs (Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile).
As you may have already seen, the Comcast Mobile app will be available on Android devices soon. Cathy Avgiris just wrote about this in a recent blog post: http://blog.comcast.com/2010/07/xfinity-voice-reinventing-whats-possible-with-your-home-phone.html
In addition to our mobile app, we also offer remote DVR programming online through MyDVR Manager. To access MyDVR Manager online, visit www.comcast.net/mydvr
Android app needed asap. Just got comcast cable and was very disappointed when i seen that there was only a app developed for Iphone. Then i see that the blackberry app is coming soon. Who uses blackberry anymore unless you merely have it for business. Android is definitely more widely used and accepted platform for mobile computing. Sorry comcast for venting but i expected so much more from a company that has such a wide customer base.
If you can't get us an Android app quickly, how about updating the mobile website to be able to manage dvr recordings? At least that would be a workaround for the other platforms.
Xfinity has definitley proven to be just a Rebranding of the same old comcast crap ! They talk about it as being a merging of all of your digital services together . Right ! They havent even merged comcast and xfinity . Direct TV has apps for all devices and for all their services ... and they work awesome . Comcast is so stinking slow to adapt to the changing digital market . Where is the Android App , where are all the HD channels we were promised ( dish network has Free HD ) where is the channel guide that doesn't look like it was designed in the 1990's . I switched to Xfinity 10 months ago and have regretted it ever since ! Technology moves at the speed of light ... Xfinity/comcast at the speed of a snail !
can we please get an ANDROID app by the way who uses Blackberries the top to app platforms are APPLE and Android followed by blackberries and palm webOS get with the program Comcast
Need an Android App ASAP
Android please!!!
What about a mobile app for Android? Not everyone wants an iphone.
Android Please!
I have the iPod version but now I have an Android phone. We need this desperately on Android!
AT&T let's their customers watch U-Verse programming on mobile devices. See http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/mobile/08/09/tv.smartphone.att/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Why is Comcast behind? Where is the Android app?
Need MyDVR for Palm Pre+
I dont see a coverage map ... in which cities is this available?
Hey Jon, I know our devs are looking at all the mobile platforms but I don't have any specific information about a WebOS app at this time.
Is there a webos app in development? I have a palm pre and would love an app that lets me program my DVR now that A28 is coming out.
I would love to have a comcast mobile app for webOS!!!!!!
I would love to see this app ported to WebOS. Both my wife and I have Palm Pre's and it would be great to have access to the Comcast Mobile App for WebOS.
Thanks!
Also very interested in a WebOS app. So far there is a Direct tv and a Verizon Fios app that are excellent. Time to join the club. As was stated an i phone app can be ported in as little as 3 days. Lets get moving. makes me want to switch not having an app.
Please. PLEASE make an app like this for WebOS so that I can use it on my Palm Pre. Use the new webos PDK. Many developers have had success in porting their Iphone apps in a matter of days and some even in a matter of hours. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT!!!!
Just looking for an update on when this will available for webOS.? iPhone apps can be converted in as little as three days with the Palm's SDK/PDK.
Check Palm's developer portal. :)
Android please? I'm not asking for a TV remote integrated into my Captivate (though I COULD do that if I had FiOS), but I'd at least like to be able to program my DVR, check listings, and other basics.
Windows Mobile app. Time to get the finger out and get this done. whats the point of the Blog if Comcast dosen't listen to its customers....Just do it.
Why iphoney? There are far more Windows Mobile devices. This is just one more reason to use my PC for DVR and return your expensive box. Is it so much to ask that you build your features to work with the most popular standards? Or will this be like how your DVR has USB, firewire, and eSATA, yet the storage isn't expandable?
When will the apps be available for android devices?
Um when does the Android app come out? :-)
Android, Android, Android... just in case someone at Comcast needed to hear it a few more times.
listen to the people... ANDROID!!! create the damn application. keep your customers happy and they will keep you happy
C'mon Comcast, seriously. The Adroid OS has a bigger customer base than Iphone. VZW Fios wins again, with thier ANDROID app.
Any word on the release of the blackberry version?
I will gladly leave Comcast for FIOS if Comcast doesn't release an Android version. FIOS already has an Android app for their DVR. Given Comcast's horrible customer service, ridiculous pricing and frequent technical problems, I'm already leaning towards FIOS. If Comcast won't support my mobile device, that may be the last straw. Once FIOS comes to my area, I may ditch Comcast for good.
Forget the iPhone, make an app for android os. Soon!
android os app would be nice....
Ditto. Android please.
android please.
I said, sure, I understand that, except when i put my zipcode in, it, in fact, tells me that it is available. He couldn't explain this to me.
Customer Electronics
Hello - Windows Mobile has a larger base than Android! That is the next app for Comcast to create -
You guys are *REALLY* missing the boat if you don't release an Android version of this app. Android is quickly gaining ground in the smartphone OS war. Over a million Android devices have been sold by Verizon alone since Christmas...and FiOS has an Android app. I don't think you'd want to be one-up'd by that, would you?
I GOT an email telling me all about the wonderful new app. I downloaded it and it won't connect. I tried thru the web then. It asks for my zip code to check for availability. i get a giant CONGRATULATIONS it's available in your area message, then when i try to activate... sorry, can't activate. Please read the FAQ or call. So i call and the representative tries to tell me that it's not available in all areas. I said, sure, I understand that, except when i put my zipcode in, it, in fact, tells me that it is available. He couldn't explain this to me.
When will there be a Palm Pre version or a Google Android version? Please dont leave the rest of us out in the cold....
It's working now on the iPhone app's 2.01 release that came out tonight.
I'm having trouble getting MyDvr to sync up. I've used it before to set a recording, but the mobile part is not showing up. Any tips?
I realize that services are rolled out to different areas at different times but it would be a HUGE help if there was a web page or some simple way to find out if certain services are available in my area without having to call and get transfered around. I just spoke to some very nice and helpful people who didn't know the status of the rDVR service via the mobile app. I had to point them to this web page.
It would also be great to have a way to be notified when these services become available in my area. An email notification service, an RSS feed, a Twitter account, etc. Any of these are better than having to call someone.
Very much looking forward to trying this out when it's available. Thanks.
It's a bit lame that we have yet another iPhone app being added to the mix. Why isn't this a simple mobile web app that can support all mobile devices? iPhone, Blackberry, Android even windows mobile?
The DVR function isn't working for me in the new version of the Mobile App -- and I'm in Richmond, VA, where myDVR is already enabled at comcast.net.
Is there something I need to do to activate it?
Rob and Jay, I know that a Blackberry version will be coming out in the near future. I'm not sure about an Android version. Let me check with the developers.
When will we see it for WebOS?
The app is nice, but I wish the channel lineups were up to date. Comcast added new HD channels to my area a couple of weeks ago and they aren't incorporated into the lineup the app downloads. It at least has the ones from the channel additions of 6 weeks ago.
What is your timeframe to release this app for Android phones?
Any plans for and Android version?