Xfinity remote control quick reference guide

Not sure which kind of Xfinity remote you have? You can learn more about each type of remote, including our Xfinity Voice Remotes, below.

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Xfinity Voice Remotes

The XR15 Xfinity Voice Remote is a design upgrade from the original Voice Remote (XR11), but still performs the same functions. Only compatible with certain TV Boxes, this remote helps you find what you want faster through voice commands. You can change channels, search for shows, get recommendations, and more.

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The XR11 Xfinity Voice Remote is a voice-activated remote that works with certain TV Boxes. You can find what you want faster by using voice commands to change channels, search for shows, get recommendations, and more. You can also use your voice to find favorite shows or movies quickly, and to search and control your DVR.

The XR11 Xfinity Voice Remote features three rows of buttons above the large raised navigation buttons; the voice command button is the center button of the center row.

Xfinity XR5 v4/v3 Remotes come with a streamlined design and works with all X1 TV Boxes.

The Xfinity XR5 v4/v3 remotes feature a power button in the top-right corner, channel and volume buttons below, large raised direction buttons in the center with the Xfinity button just above, and a grid of numbers on the bottom.

The Xfinity XR5 Remote works with all X1 TV Boxes. It’s almost the same as the XR2 (below), but can sense tilt, motion, inactivity, and shock vibration.

The Xfinity XR5 remote features a power button in the top middle, volume and channel buttons just below, direction and OK buttons in the center with the Xfinity button just above, and a grid of numbers at the bottom.

The Xfinity XR2v3 Remote works with all TV Boxes and Digital Transport Adapters (DTAs). It has a Search button, separate Play and Pause buttons, as well as Stop, Favorites, and Swap buttons.

The Xfinity XR2v3 remote features a Search button in the center top, between the volume and channel buttons. Just below the Search button, a row of buttons including (left to right): rewind, pause, play, and fast-forward. The stop button is underneath the rewind button. The Favorites button is below and to the right of the direction buttons. The Swap button is the bottom-most button on the right.

The Xfinity XR2 Remote controls all TV Boxes and DTAs.

XR100 remote

The Xfinity XR100 remote has numbered buttons for live TV search, a plus sign (+) button to easily add content to your Xumo Stream Box profile, a separated play and pause button, and works with Xumo Stream Boxes.

The XR100 Remote

XR16 Voice Remote

The Xfinity XR16 Voice Remote has a simplified design without number buttons, features a home button and works with Xfinity Flex streaming TV Boxes.

The Xfinity XR16 Voice Remote features a voice command button below the directional pad. The home button is to the right of the voice command button.

Digital adapter remote

The Comcast Polaris digital adapter remote controls the TV’s adapter, power, and volume.

The Comcast Polaris Digital Adaptor remote features the power button on the top right and an info button below. The grid of numbers is just below the info button, and the volume and channel buttons at the bottom.

Legacy remotes

The Comcast Platinum remote can control up to three devices like a DVR box, sound system, DVD player, or TV.

The Comcast Platinum remote features a grid of numbers on the bottom, volume and channel buttons just above, and direction buttons in the middle.

The Comcast Silver with red OK/Select remote controls up to three devices like a DVR box, sound system, DVD player, or TV.

The Comcast Silver with Red Ok/Select remote features a grid of numbers on the bottom, volume and channel buttons just above, and direction buttons in the middle.

The Comcast Silver with gray OK/Select remote controls up to three devices like a DVR box, sound system, DVD player, or TV.

The Comcast Silver with Gray OK/Select remote features a grid of numbers on the bottom, volume and channel buttons just above, and direction buttons in the middle.

Large button remotes

Our Xfinity large button remote options are free and may be easier to use if you have a visual impairment or disability. To find out how to order this remote, visit the Accessibility Support Center for Customers with Disabilities.

XRA Large Button Remote

The XRA Large Button Voice Remote has a removable wrist strap, high contrast buttons, a customizable shortcut (*) button, and more!

Note: It’s only compatible with Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex service.

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The CheckMate II Universal remote is easy to program and use and can control two devices: a TV Box and a TV.

The Checkmate II Universal remote prominently features a grid of large number buttons in the center with volume and channel buttons just below.

Xfinity web remote

The Xfinity web remote is a web-based remote and the only remote that allows someone with no audible voice to use the voice remote feature with X1 and Flex TV Boxes. It meets our customers where they need to be met and allows more independent control of their X1 or Flex device.

The Xfinity web remote works with any browser on a computer, tablet, or smart phone. This allows the user to simply type in voice commands after selecting the microphone icon on the screen.

The Xfinity web remote is also compatible with screen readers, eye tracking software, and sip and puff (SnP) devices. The Xfinity web remote will also work as an internet-connected remote for any customer that may want to use it.

The Xfinity web remote can be found at remote.xfinity.com. For more information, see Xfinity web remote for X1 and Flex.