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Cannot watch xfinity stream at home on home network
I cannot use xfinity stream in my own home since I moved in here 6 months ago, i have my own modem. All devices I have tried are connected to the home network. I am charged every month for this service but have got no help. and there does not seem to be solutions for multiple reports of this happening to folks in the forums or online.
user_lmuqfc
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5 days ago
Seems like a great opportunity for some written guide or instructions on how to troubleshoot this issue to make sure that you're able to use the service that you were pushed to bundle by Xfinity.
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XfinitySara
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5 days ago
Hello, @user_lmuqfc! I want to thank you for taking the time to create this post. That sounds frustrating, and I'm sorry to hear about this ongoing issue. When you see the "Connect to your home WiFi" error while actually sitting on your couch, it’s usually because our back-end system hasn’t correctly "mapped" your personal modem’s MAC address to your home's service location. Because we don't "see" our own Gateway (which we can automatically verify), your third-party modem is essentially acting like a stranger to our streaming authorization server. Here is the checklist to fix this, ordered from "do it yourself" to "calling for backup."
1. The "Ghost Modem" Check
Since you moved 6 months ago, our system might still think your old address (or a previous tenant's equipment) is your "Primary" location.
- Log in to your Xfinity account online (not the app).
- Go to Account Settings > Linked Accounts.
- Ensure your current address is set as the Default Account. If your old address is still listed, it will cause the Stream app to think you are "Out of Home" at your new place.
2. Verify the MAC Address
If the MAC address on your account doesn't match the one on the sticker of your modem, the Stream app will never recognize the connection as "In-Home."
- Open the Xfinity App and go to Account > Devices.
- Check the MAC address listed for your modem. Compare it character-by-character to the HFC MAC on your physical modem's sticker.
- If it doesn't match: We should be able to update it for you.
3. Disable "Private WiFi Address" (Mobile Devices)
Modern iPhones and Androids use a feature called "Private WiFi Address" or "MAC Randomization." This masks your device's identity, which can confuse our security handshake.
- iOS: Go to Settings > WiFi > Tap the "i" next to your network > Toggle Private WiFi Address to OFF.
- Android: Go to Settings > Network > WiFi > Tap your network gear icon > Set MAC Address Type to Phone MAC.
4. iCloud Private Relay & VPNs
- Apple Users: If you have iCloud+, turn off Private Relay (Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Private Relay). It acts like a VPN and hides your home IP address from Xfinity.
- VPNs: Ensure no VPNs are active on your router or your individual devices.
5. The "Nuclear" Fix: Re-provisioning
If the above steps fail, your modem has a "stale" bootfile or a backend mismatch. You cannot fix this yourself; you need a specific request.
- Let us know, and we can provide instructions for reaching out directly/privately in order for us to take a closer look at your particular account and equipment.
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