[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

With XFinity the flex box is needed.


discovery+ App on X1 and Flex Overview and FAQs - Xfinity Support

Not quite correct. I have Xfinity but I watch Discovery+ on my Apple TV Box (better image), and on a Chromecast and Firestick. It can be watched on ANY and every streaming box, yes, including the FLEX, that can download an app or has it in hardware. Once you have the login and password you can even watch it on your cell phone. X1 or Flex is not **REQUIRED** for Xfinity. All that is required is an internet (or cell) connection.

[richardc1947]

You will have to have a “smart” tv or use a steaming device like a Firestick or a Roku to view Discovery Plus even after you subscribe to it.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by richardc1947

You will have to have a “smart” tv or use a steaming device like a Firestick or a Roku to view Discovery Plus even after you subscribe to it.

When streaming, you always need some type of streaming device to provide an interface between your TV and the internet. But, apparently, the OP has an Xfinity cable box which is a streaming device with the Discovery Plus app built into it. They don't need another device. You could also watch a streaming service by logging in to the streaming service website on a computer, tablet, or smart phone.

[Flyers999]

My Xfinity offers 12 apps. Unfortunately the ones I watch the most, Wondrium and Acorn, are not offered.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Flyers999

My Xfinity offers 12 apps. Unfortunately the ones I watch the most, Wondrium and Acorn, are not offered.

If you have an Xfinity X1 box, you get a lot more than 12 apps. My service does have Acorn TV, but not Wondrium. But, you do need to subscribe to the Acorn service. You may need to get an upgraded cable box.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

How do u get discovery plus on Comcast? Is it free?

What did they say when you called Comcast??

[OhioBuckeye]

Lol!!

[Vermilion Villager]

Remember the day before "smart" TV? You could watch.....TV

[Bellavita]

Comcast nothing is free that’s laughable 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

How do u get discovery plus on Comcast? Is it free?

[Blueblaze]

How to get the Discovery Channel on Comcast internet (i.e. Xfinity):

Google "Sling TV", "DirectTV Stream", and 'Hulu Plus"

Choose one. All three are like old-fashioned cableTV for live TV, but Hulu Plus and DirectTV Stream also include streaming, which is like pay-per-view except you don't have to pay. They all also give you a month free to decide, so you could even order them all and cancel the two you don't want. Hulu also lets you stream network content anytime you want the day after it runs for the first time. So in addition to being able to watch Discovevry in real-time on the Discovery Channel, you will also be able to watch old Discovery channel content any time you want, the day after it first airs.

Sling is $35, Hulu Plus and DirectTV Stream are $70. Hulu Plus has more and better content, but most of it has commercials, although you can pay another $5 to get rid of the ones Hulu owns.

Or, if you don't want any other real-time channels but Discovery, instead of Sling or Hulu, just buy the Discovery Channel directly from them for $6/mo.

[Michael G.]

Just call your 5 year old grandson to figure it all out........

[Babubhat]

Billing begins immediately upon subscribing at $0.99/mo for the first 2 months. After the first 2 months subscription will auto-renew monthly at the regular discovery+ (Ad-Lite) plan price of $4.99/mo.

discovery+ | Stream 55,000+ Real-Life TV Episodes

[Blackbird45]

I am looking at cutting the cord. What I believe you should do is go onto Youtube there are more sites than you can imagine that will walk you through what devices you need and type of internet speed you need. It will also give you an insight if it is financially worth cutting the cord and still give you everything you want. The minute you hear plus you will most likely be pay extra. I have HBO plus and my wife wanted to see Game of Thrones again, as we were watching it, I started to notice each episode was being cut short. So, I went onto HBO on demand, not only was each episode complete, but there was even commentary after. You really have to do your homework and hunt down the best options to meet what you really want and need.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

I am looking at cutting the cord. What I believe you should do is go onto Youtube there are more sites than you can imagine that will walk you through what devices you need and type of internet speed you need. It will also give you an insight if it is financially worth cutting the cord and still give you everything you want. The minute you hear plus you will most likely be pay extra. I have HBO plus and my wife wanted to see Game of Thrones again, as we were watching it, I started to notice each episode was being cut short. So, I went onto HBO on demand, not only was each episode complete, but there was even commentary after. You really have to do your homework and hunt down the best options to meet what you really want and need.

Another good source for information and pricing of streaming services is a website called "suppose.tv". You just list every channel you want, and it will tell you which streaming services you need and the cost.

[Blackbird45]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Another good source for information and pricing of streaming services is a website called "suppose.tv". You just list every channel you want, and it will tell you which streaming services you need and the cost.

Thanks this is so much easier than hunting trough Youtube.