PHILADELPHIA—Comcast has made a notable addition to its Xfinity Flex platform of streaming services for broadband-only customers by adding the virtual MPVD YouTube TV. 

New and existing YouTube TV customers can access the service on Flex by clicking on the app or with the voice control remote, Comcast said. 

YouTube TV offers access to more than 85 channels including major broadcast and popular cable networks along with local and national live sports, breaking news, live channels and unlimited cloud DVR.

“The launch of YouTube TV on Flex is another example of how we surround our broadband service with value, giving our customers access to all their preferred content and subscriptions on one device powered by our award-winning entertainment and voice platform,” said Colin Petrie-Norris, senior vice president, consumer entertainment, Xfinity.

YouTube TV joins hundreds of other streaming services available on the Flex platform as well as on XClass TV, Comcast’s new smart TV. 

PHILADELPHIA—Comcast’s Xfinity Flex streaming service for broadband customers has added Hulu + Live TV, providing users with another way to access live streaming TV as well as Hulu’s large library of series and movies. 

The move comes as Comcast and other operators beef up their live streaming options for broadband customers. 

It means that Xfinity Flex customers can access their programming from within Flex’s existing Hulu app by saying “Hulu” into their Xfinity Voice Remote. After signing in with their credentials, they’ll have access to their full subscription – including dozens of live channels (and associated on demand programming) spanning sports, news, kids and entertainment, Hulu originals, exclusive series, and more. In the coming weeks, new customers will be able to sign-up for the service via their Flex devices.

“The addition of Hulu + Live TV on Flex adds tremendous value for our Internet customers, giving them access to more of their streaming content and subscriptions alongside a growing catalog of free programming – all seamlessly integrated into one voice-enabled and easy-to-navigate experience,” said Rebecca Heap, senior vice president of video and entertainment, Comcast Cable.

Hulu + Live TV joins a growing list of linear streaming services available on Flex, including Xfinity Stream, SLing TV, Peacock, HBO Max, Paramount+, Xumo and Pluto.

PHILADELPHIA—Comcast has announced a new promotion that will see any existing or new Xfinity internet-only subscribers receiving an Xfinity Flex 4K UHD streaming device as a free inclusion. With the Xfinity Flex platform, powered by Xfinity X1 technology, users have the Xfinity Voice Remote, a redesigned guide and access to popular streaming services and free movies and TV shows.

Xfinity Flex features include a personalized user guide with universal voice control, including a home page with live, immersive titles; a “Free to Me” destination with more than 10,000 titles; live streaming from networks like ESPN3, Pluto TV, Tubi TV, Xumo, Cheddar, YouTube and SkyNews; access to popular streaming services; an update grid guide that compiles available live programming from networks and apps, as well as what is new to the platform; the ability to rent and purchase titles from the digital store and pair Movie Anywhere accounts; browse and listen to music on Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio and XITE using the voice remote; and later this year, the ability to upgrade Xfinity TV on X1.

Beyond the TV, the Xfinity Flex system can help manage connected home devices, like see what devices are connected to the network, setting parental controls, pausing Wi-Fi access, accessing camera feeds, arming or disarming the home security system and finding an Xfinity mobile phone.

“Today’s internet customers need more than speed—they want wall-to-wall Wi-Fi coverage, simplified control of their connected home and the best streaming experience,” said Matt Strauss, executive vice president of Xfinity Service, Comcast Cable. “With Xfinity xFi and Xfinity Flex, we are including all of that and more with our internet service, all in one place, on the best screen in the home.”

The deal includes an Xfinity Flex box and Xfinity Voice Remote at no additional cost of the Xfinity internet service. Any additional boxes are available for lease for $5 per month, per box.

PHILADELPHIA—Comcast has announced an exclusive new service for its Xfinity internet customers, the Xfinity Flex streaming platform. The Xfinity Flex is packaged with an internet-connected, 4K HDR streaming TV device and comes with Comcast’s voice remote, an integrated guide to access streaming video and music choices, as well as Comcast home Wi-Fi, mobile, security and automation services.

Included in the Xfinity Flex packages is more than 10,000 free online movies and TV shows and the ability for live streaming TV from the likes of ESPN3, Xumo, Pluto, Tubi TV, Cheddar and YouTube. The integrated guide and voice control enable customers to browse and access programming through apps—Netflx, Amazon Prime Video, HBO and Showtime—and rent and purchase movies and shows from the digital store. They can also access video and music through their digital locker across platforms by pairing with Movies Anywhere, Pandora, iHeartRadio and XITE accounts.

Down the road, the Xfinity Flex will allow customers to upgrade to full Xfinity X1 cable service from the guide.

Beyond the TV, Xfinity Flex customers can also use the system for unique services like finding the Wi-Fi password, checking what devices are connected to the network, set parental controls, pause Wi-Fi access on the home network and automation tasks for checking and activating home security protocols.

The new service will be available to customers throughout the country starting next week, for $5 more a month to a customer’s package, per Comcast.