One thing in today’s time that we absolutely love are DVR recording options. If you have a TV service that does not provide you DVR option, you have been living under a rock. DVR recording options for TV geeks is an absolute blessing. Xfinity is a service most used and favorite in the US as it comes with a wide range of options and perks in each service. Here we will discuss how Xfinity TV’s DVR works and how it is super convenient with the advanced options. So, if you are planning to get Xfinity TV, here is all you need to know about the advanced DVR option.
What is a DVR?
A DVR stands for a Digital Video Recorder. DVR allows you to watch your favorite shows way past their watch time. It lets you record any TV show or program and watch it later whenever it is convenient for you. It also lets you rewind to watch important parts and you can fast-forward the part that you don’t want to watch. You can create your own instant replays and also pause the show for a short break. It is like watching your favorite shows in full convenience.
Record Up to Six Shows at Once
With DVR service on Xfinity TV X1 you can record up to six TV shows or programs at once. You can schedule a TV program, series, or sports shows to record beforehand, and manage your recordings from any of your X1 devices. You can manage and choose your channel preferences and manage it from the app by selecting Saved on the menu.
Multi Room DVR Functionality
Apart from the multiple recordings you can watch the recordings on any TV in the house. For instance, if you have recorded your favorite TV show from the living room’s TV, you can access and watch the recording on your bedroom’s TV with Xfinity’s multi-room DVR functionality. The DVR option comes with all Xfinity TV plans and is super convenient if you want TV with convenience.
Record Hundreds of Shows
The DVR option on Xfinity allows you to record and store hundreds of TV shows, since it has plenty of space so you don’t have to keep clearing it up to make space for other shows. The storage capacity is good for approximately 150 total hours of HD programming on the hard drive. Similarly, the cloud storage on the X1 DVR allows you 150 hours. If you still find the storage capacity short, you can buy more storage hours. It can be bought with or without the DVR equipment depending on what suits you.
Fast-Forward, Pause, or Rewind
One more thing that makes your TV experience more convenient is the fast forward, rewind, and pause option. The fast forward and rewind options come with four different speeds, and you can also press the Page Up, and Page Down keys to use them to skip ahead, or go five minutes back to watch something again. If you want to take a break you can easily pause the program or TV show, and take the break you need, and then watch from where you left.
Skip Commercial Breaks
One more convenient that we thank today’s technology for, is the option to be able to skip commercial breaks. Commercial breaks are the worst thing about any TV show and too many break in the middle of your favorite show can be super annoying. Well, you can easily skip the commercial breaks with Xfinity’s DVR recordings.
Sports Highlights
A good thing for sports lovers is that apart from X1’s sports zone, Xfinity DVR allows them to jump between their favorite NFL game moments by enabling the DVR Sports Highlights. The option is great for sports lovers and makes watching NFL games super convenient.
Schedule Recordings
DVR recordings can be scheduled in multiple ways, you can use your TV box and the remote control to directly set your DVR recordings. The default option that comes with you Xfinity TV is set for recording TV series and episodes. For other programs, in order to not miss the show, set the timing and schedule the recordings beforehand. You can adjust the timings on the Record Option screen. You can view your recordings and schedule them from the Scheduled section. You can modify your recordings from the Modify option in the Record options.
Deleted Recordings
One more thing that makes Xfinity convenient is the delete options on the DVR. It erases the stored programs automatically when storage is needed. The oldest recording from your storage will be deleted. Recordings can be stored for one year, but if you exceed your storage limit, you oldest recordings will be automatically removed. You can also delete recordings yourself, and just in case if you accidentally removed recordings, they can be restored from the Deleted section. You can always restore old recordings if they are not Permanently Deleted.
Parental Controls
One thing best and convenient for people with kids is the parental controls option. The DVR records all programs regardless of age restrictions, but the age-restricted program that is recorded can only be accessed by a the Parental Control lock’s pin.
If you are someone who is looking for a good TV service that comes with advanced TV options and is super convenient as well as affordable, Xfinity is the service for you. For people who don’t like dealing with commercial breaks, want to record and watch their favorite TV shows later, and get sports highlights, Xfinity’s X1 DVR not only makes things super convenient but also makes your TV experience seamless and free of hassle.