[PLUG] Using Firefox to view listings for Xfinity

Dick Steffens dick at dicksteffens.com
Tue Jul 15 17:15:16 UTC 2025


On 7/14/25 17:55, King Beowulf wrote:
> On 7/12/25 16:59, Dick Steffens wrote:
>> I understand I can't watch xfinity programs on Linux, but up until
>> Thursday I've been able to view the listings and set programs to record.
>> Now it doesn't past a purple screen with the words "xfinity stream" and
>> three blinking dots. My attempt to talk to their tech support was less
>> than useful. Is anyone else using their Linux system to view listings on
>> xfinity?
>>
>> ....
> Another thing to check, in FF settings, DRM check box:
>
> Settings -> General -> Digital Rights Management (DRM) Content
>
> check the box for "Play DRM-controlled content"

Yes, that's checked.

> You should then get (automatic?) installed 2 plugins:
>
> OpenH264 Video Codec provided by Cisco Systems, Inc.
> Widevine Content Decryption Module provided by Google Inc

They're both there.


-- 
Regards,

Dick Steffens


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