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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 2:27 PM

Most devices do not show in the connected list.

Almost every device connected in the house do not show in the connected list. The connected list shows four. This is a real problem as 'port forwarding' requires the device to be in the connected list. I see that a lot o Xfinity customers have/had this problem. It seems to by systemic with Xfinity. But there don't seem to be any real solutions posted.

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2 days ago

 

user_cwm5dz

Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue:

Restart Your Router: Sometimes, simply restarting your router can refresh the list of connected devices.
Log Out and Back In: Logging out of the Xfinity app and then logging back in might help update the connected device list.
Check Device Names: Ensure that the default device names assigned by the manufacturer are visible in the device settings menu. Sometimes, devices might be listed under unexpected names.
Use Wi-Fi Instead of Ethernet: Some users have found that devices connected via Ethernet may not appear in the connected list. Switching to Wi-Fi might resolve this.
If these steps don't work, let us know. 

 

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Hi, I restarted the Router, There does not seem to be any way to "Log Out" on your app, so i stopped the app and restarted. I re-logged into your browser accessible page. Still in the Connect list on the browser page, and also the listed devices in the 'Add Port Forward' page in the 'app' i still see only a few of the devices that are connected. Specifically i do not see the device i want to do a port forward for (it is on ethernet). It would appear that all the devices listed are devices that are connected directly to WIFI that is created by your router; no devices from the other WIFI's and no devices from ethernet. Do you have any solution for this ? 

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user_cwm5dz To be completely transparent, we can guide you through the basic steps of port forwarding. However, for more advanced configuration and troubleshooting, our expertise is limited.

 

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The steps of port forwarding are pretty straightforward. The problem is that the Xfinity App does not show a complete list of devices to select from. There has to be some way to make this work. You need to figure out the root cause. Will buying my own 3rd party router fix the issue? or is there a bug in your app?

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user_cwm5dz We can try to run a few remote tests and see what resolutions we can come up with. Please feel free to send your full name and complete address to our direct message. 

How to Send Us a Direct Message:
1. Click "Sign In" if necessary.
2. Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or visit Xfinity Direct Messaging.
3. Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon.
4. In the "To:" line, type "Xfinity Support".
5. As you type, a drop-down list will appear. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.
6. An "Xfinity Support" graphic will replace the "To:" line.
7. Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window.
8. Press Enter to send it.
For an example of how to send us a Direct Message, check out this link.
https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/email/cant-create-a-new-email-address/605e52b726aa974d63032d02?commentId=606107ea738c7f46a02b830e

 

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I started a direct Message a while back ... but no one seems to want to respond

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