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Sunday, April 6th, 2025 9:51 PM

TV pixelation issue

After upgrading to an XB8 modem my TV started pixelating every few seconds. It seems to happen on all channels, but does not occur when I'm streaming through the internet.  If I shut down the modem the TV works fine.  Could it be that the modem drains the signal or creates interference in the line?

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3 months ago

Hi @user_pex6lo

Thank you for making a new post, so we can provide more help. I see that after you received and activated the XB8, you've had picture issues on your end. I understand; however, it gets better if the XB8 is shut down, which is interesting. Can you confirm if both your cable box and XB8 share the same outlet?  If so, can you check the splitter for any visible issues?

The splitter is a small rectangular box that splits the main outlet into two, enabling devices to share it. Do you see anything like this on your end? 

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@XfinityVianney​ Two separate lines come into the house, there is a splitter outside. It looks ok the connections are tight.

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@user_pex6lo Got it! Let's take a look at the signal on our end. Could you please send our team a Direct Message with your name and service address? Our team can take a further look at this issue.

 

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24 days ago

I have the pixelated problem on all channels but streaming is fine. When I shut down the WIFI, the tv channels are perfect like normal. As soon as the WIFI is turned back on, the channels all pixelate again. I don’t have a smart tv. It’s an LG from 2009. This just started yesterday after a month of spotty outages in our neighborhood. I do have a technician coming out June 9th.

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@user_688ou9 I’m sorry to hear of the issues you're having with your tv signal. I would like to follow up with you later to see how your tech appointment goes. 

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@XfinityKei​ The technician replaced the wired tv box with a wireless tv box. Pixelation stopped. Unfortunately, the internet drop outs 3-7 times a day is still happening. We have another tech coming out today to replace the wifi, gateway, with the newest equipment. That’s fine with me, but it’s not going to stop the issue of the service going out 3-7 times a day. Everyone we know in our community that has Xfinity is having the same issue. Over a month now.

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user_688ou9 Thanks so much for letting us know this information. If the internet is still dropping like that, please let the technician know to replace any and all lines that lead up to the modem. There may be an issue with the cable line(s).

 

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He spent hours replacing cables, removed splitters etc, outside and replaced the gateway wifi with the latest modem. The technician said they are aware of the problem in our neighborhood of the services cutting out. He verified it’s been happening over a month. He said they are not sure what exactly is causing it, but they are replacing their infrastructure as they go hoping it will solve the problem. I thought that doesn’t sound good that they really don’t know what is causing the issue.

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@user_688ou9 Thanks for getting back to us and providing those details! Did the tech give you an estimated time for the repairs of the infrastructure or when it would be done?

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12 days ago

Similar story here. Xfinity did an upgrade in our area and that’s when the pixelation issues started. Replaced the modem and no difference. No issues with streaming or when I unplug the modem. This seems to be a common problem with the newer modem that Xfinity is not addressing 

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@user_nqjo2s I am sorry to hear of this issue. Are you using a splitter or do you have your modem and cable box on its own outlet?

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We are using a splitter. They are plugged into a power strip 

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Thank you for confirming that @user_nqjo2s. Have you tried resetting your cable box? Does the pixelation occur on all channels or specific channels? Does it happen on live TV or recorded programs or both? 

 

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7 days ago

Tried everything. Restarting, unplugging, even did a chat with Xfinity several times and they did restart. It happens on all channels and on taped shows. Live action, especially sports have the most pixelated images. It’s terrible and the only thing that makes it stop is to unplug my modem or watch via streaming.

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Thank you for confirming that and for your efforts trying to run through those troubleshooting steps. Let's take a closer look and run some additional tests to see if we need to send a technician out. To get started, can you please send us a Direct Message with your first and last name along with the service address on the account? 

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  • Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
  • Press Enter to send it
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6 days ago

Here in Katy, TX.
I am having the same issues with my live tv, there are pixelation happening and sometimes the live broadcasting just freezes.
And before you technicians say change wires and check for loose wiring, I have just bought from Best Buy Rocketfish coaxial cables, splitter, HDMI 4K Cable and they are all nicely tighten.
The internet speed is ok, but not as good as I was promised. I am currently at the 2.1 Gigabytes speed, which I do not see it.
The Cable box has been replaced and so as the modem/router "XB7". I have gone thru the app to refresh the signal with no success. The XB7 has been restarted several times with also very little success.
And when on the phone with Xfinity support all they recommend is a house visit by a technician at the cost of $100 with no promise of it been resolve, but the service fee will be charge.
The Xfinity app says no outage, but when trying to refresh the cable box i get a message that their is an outage and its been worked on, so is there an outage or not.
Then I call again to Xfinity support and another representee tells me that there working in my area and to be patient.
This issue has been going on for about 3 weeks now. It first started with a pixeled here and there, now 3 weeks the pixelation is constant.
Now the streaming from Apple, Disney+, Netflix & other services those I have no problems the picture is clear.
The problem is with the Xfinity signal.
Well Xfinity will I get credit in my billing since I cannot see my live TV.
Xfinity when will this issue be resolved?

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Hi there, @user_oukvrc! Sorry to hear you're having trouble. We would need to check out your account to see what may be going in with your particular case. Please send a direct message to us by clicking the chat icon in the upper right corner of the page, click on the pen and paper icon, then enter “Xfinity Support” in the “To” section. Please include your full name and complete street address.

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3 days ago

I had the same issues with pixelation every 30-45 seconds on every channel of live TV only (streaming was fine). This happened as soon as Comcast made me upgrade to the XB8 Modem (white, rectangular, stands upright). I FOUND THE SOLUTION. After coming across another customer's post on another Xfinity forum, I replaced the 2-way coaxial cable splitter with a Cable Amplifier (Amazon, Reliable Cable 5- Port Cable TV Modem Splitter Signal Booster/Amplifier with Active Return, $28.84). I would hope that when Xfinity tells people that they need to upgrade their modem that they also let people know of the signal issues between the new modem and existing cables. I hope this helps someone out there because I know how frustrating it was!

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