NOW TV overview

With NOW TV for $20 per month, you can choose from more than 270 live channels and On Demand content, including hit Hollywood movies, acclaimed original series and classic favorites from networks like Hallmark, History, and AMC. Plus, you get Peacock Premium at no extra cost.

You can watch NOW TV content through the Xfinity Stream app on the following devices at this time:

• Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity (leased or purchased)
• Xumo TV
• Apple or Android mobile devices
• Apple AirPlay
• Apple TV (tvOS)
• FireTV
• Chromecast
• Roku
• Samsung Smart TV

You can also watch through the Xfinity Stream website on your browser at xfinity.com/stream. Currently, NOW TV isn't available on LG TV. For more on compatible devices, see Xfinity Stream app minimum system requirements.

Note: Effective September 22, 2026, NOW TV channels will have new channel numbers, making it easier to find your favorite channels. You can quickly find any channel using your Xfinity Voice Remote or the on-screen search feature.

NOW TV

NOW TV live: Over 270 live channels and On Demand content available with the Xfinity Stream app.

Genre	Channels
Live news and weather	BBC America BBC News The Weather Channel
Lifestyle interests	50 Cent Action A&E AMC American Heroes Anger Management Animal Planet Aspire AXS TV Cleo TV Comedy TV Cooking Crime + Investigation Destination America Designated Survivor Discovery Discovery Family Discovery Life Food Network FYI GREAT Great American Family Great American Living Game Show Network (GSN) Ghosts Are Real Hallmark Hallmark Family (formerly Hallmark Drama) Hallmark Mystery HGTV HISTORY HerSphere by Lionsgate IFC INSP Investigation Discovery Justice Central Kidstreet Lifetime Lifetime Movie Network Magnolia Network MGM+ MGM+ Drive-In MGM+ Hits MGM+ Marquee Military History MotorTrend Network Ovation Pursuit Recipe TV Science Channel ScreenPix ScreenPix Action ScreenPix Voices ScreenPix Westerns Sony Movies Sundance TV Sweet Escapes The Ellen Channel The Virginian TLC Travel Channel TV One UPtv Vice Weather Channel
Multicultural	AFROTV OWN WeTV

• 20 hours of cloud DVR
• Streaming on three concurrent screens
• Note: Live broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC) are not included.

Plus, at no extra cost:

• Peacock Premium (access through the Peacock app)
• More than 190 additional included streaming channels — ranging from action to comedy to horror and more, seamlessly integrated alongside NOW TV Live’s channel lineup.
  • Review this list of all additional included streaming channels.

How to subscribe

NOW TV is available by ordering through your online account at xfinity.com, by contacting Comcast customer support, or visiting an Xfinity Retail Store. If a customer is on a Xumo Stream Box, they can add NOW TV by saying “NOW TV” in the voice remote or click on the NOW TV tile. For a walkthrough, review how to add or cancel NOW TV from your Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity.

Eligibility

For NOW TV postpaid service, you'll need:

• The Xfinity Stream app — available on web (xfinity.com/stream), mobile (Apple and Android), Xumo Stream Box (leased or purchased), Xumo TV, FireTV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Apple AirPlay, Samsung Smart TV, and Roku.
• A subscription to Xfinity Internet or Internet Essentials.
  • Note: If you wish to subscribe to NOW TV as an Internet Essentials customer, contact Comcast customer support.
• An account that’s currently in good standing.

Notes:

• There are no equipment requirements.
• It's not required but available on Xumo Stream Box.
  • The one-time streaming activation fee is waived when you subscribe to NOW TV.
• If you downgrade from Xfinity X1 to NOW TV, you cannot use your X1 TV Boxes with NOW TV.
• When downgrading from Xfinity TV to NOW TV postpaid, all existing DVR recordings will be lost.

Access NOW TV

Here’s how to watch NOW TV from your Xumo Stream Box, web, or mobile device.

Note: TV Boxes are not required to watch NOW TV.

Xumo Stream Box

1. On your Xumo Stream Box, select the Guide in the navigation menu on the top of the home screen.
   
2. The guide will open with a navigation menu at the top of the screen to filter content.

Web

1. On your web browser, visit xfinity.com/stream. Click Sign In.
   
2. Enter your Xfinity ID, then click Let’s go.
   
3. Enter your password, then click Sign In.
   
4. You’ll be asked to verify the mobile number associated with your Xfinity account.
   • Provide the verification code sent to your mobile device, then click Verify.
   • Note: You can choose to verify by email rather than mobile by clicking Email a code instead.
     
5. You can now begin watching NOW TV content on your web browser.
   
   • Note: The Featured row will include Peacock content, as well as free and On Demand content.

Mobile

To enjoy NOW TV content on your mobile device, open the Xfinity Stream app on your Apple or Android device.

For additional steps see, Xfinity Stream app first-time setup.

Activate Peacock Premium

Once you purchase NOW TV, you can activate Peacock Premium by following these steps:

Note: Customers must download the Peacock app outside of Xfinity Stream to view additional Peacock content included with their NOW TV service.

1. Visit xfinity.com/yoursubscriptions and log in to your account using your primary Xfinity ID and password.
   
2. You’ll reach our Xfinity StreamStore , where you can activate and manage your streaming subscriptions.
3. Click Activate next to Peacock Premium.
4. Enter the email address you’d like to use for your Peacock account. Then, click Continue.
   
   • Note: Any Peacock login issues should be directed to Peacock customer support.
5. Create your Peacock password and provide other account details. Then, click Activate.
   
   • Note: If you already have a Peacock account, you’ll be prompted to enter your existing Peacock email address and password. Then, click Sign In & Activate.
     
6. You can now watch Peacock Premium content! To begin, click Start Watching Peacock.
   
   • Notes:
     • If you have a Xumo Stream Box, open the Peacock app and log in with the same Peacock credentials used to activate.
     • If you have Peacock Premium as part of your current package and are also a Platinum or Diamond Xfinity member, you’ll keep Peacock Premium at no cost if you maintain your tier status, even if change your package. The goal is to make sure members always have access to everything Peacock Premium offers.

If your account says active, simply login into Peacock.

Forgot/change email

In some instances, Peacock may already show an active status. If your Peacock subscription is active but you’d like to change your email address associated with your Peacock subscription or forgot your email address, you can:

• Click Help & more info and click Unlink Peacock account.
  • After clicking Unlink Peacock:
• You’ll have to confirm the Peacock account you want to use.
• Select, No, please use another account to use a different email.
• Enter the email you’d like to use.
• Select Continue then sign in and activate your subscription.

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