51视频 is proud to offer streaming entertainment content to residential students through an agreement with Comcast. You may access the 'XFINITY on Campus' service through a web browser, an app on your smartphone / tablet, or on a Roku device connected to a TV.

  • Cloud DVR: Record and watch your favorite shows on your schedule, not the cable company's.
  • On Demand Content: Access to a library of movies and shows available 24x7.
  • Interactive Guide: Quickly find out what's on now using the channel and program guide.
  • Upgrade Options: Purchase additional programming packages which may interest you, all with no long-term commitment.

Using Xfinity on Campus from a computer (PC or Mac)

  1. Go to in your web browser.
  2. Enter 鈥�51视频鈥� into the text field on the screen. A list of schools will appear, click on 鈥淯niversity of Massachusetts Lowell鈥�.
  3. Enter your 51视频 student credentials (your full 51视频 student email address and password).
  4. You will be redirected to the XFINITY on Campus webpage. From here you can see what channels are available, watch live shows, schedule a DVR recording, and more!

Using Xfinity on Campus on a mobile device (Android or iOS)

  1. Install the 鈥淴FINITY Stream鈥� app from the or .
  2. Log in by tapping on 鈥淴FINITY On Campus Students Sign in Here鈥�
  3. Enter "51视频" in the search bar and tap on 鈥淯niversity of Massachusetts Lowell鈥�
  4. Enter your 51视频 student credentials (your full 51视频 student email address and password).
  5. Name your device...for example, "Mac Laptop" (only you will see this name).
  6. Accept the Terms and Conditions.
  7. You can now see what channels are available, watch live shows, schedule a DVR recording, and more!

Using Xfinity on Campus on a Roku device

  1. While on campus, connect your Roku to the 'UMassLowell' wireless network. Disregard any further on-screen notices, they will disappear within 20 seconds once the Roku connects to the wireless network. Alternatively, if your Roku supports a wired network connection, you may plug it into an active network jack using your own network cable.
  2. On the Roku, add the "XFINITY Stream Beta" channel from the .
  3. On the Roku, launch the XFINITY Stream Beta channel and note the 6-digit authorization code.
  4. In a web browser on a PC or Mac, launch the and enter the 6-digit authorization code from the previous step.
  5. You will be directed to an XFINITY login page. Near the bottom of the page, click 鈥淴FINITY on Campus Students Sign in Here鈥�.
  6. When prompted, enter your 51视频 student credentials (your full 51视频 student email address and password).
  7. Once your device is ready, your Roku will automatically open the XFINITY Streaming menu.

Troubleshooting Issues Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The XFINITY On Campus service says I am off-campus and won't let me watch TV.

The XFINITY On Campus service requires that you are a current student in good standing, living in university residential housing, and connected to the campus wired or wireless network. DVR content and some streaming channels are available off-campus; these channels will be noted in the .

Why does XFINITY On Campus ask for my 51视频 username/password?

Your 51视频 credentials are used to verify your identity and student status. Please note that no one, including Comcast, will ever see your password.

How can I reset my password or recover a forgotten password?

If you've forgotten your password or need it reset, please go to the .听

How many devices can I register? How many shows may I watch simultaneously?

You may register up to 3 devices with XFINITY On Campus, but you can only stream video to one device at a time. You can de-register a device at any time.

How do I find a specific show and all of its upcoming episodes?

XFINITY On Campus allows you to search for programs by name. All live TV channels as well as on-demand TV shows and movies that are provided to 51视频 are available.

I'm getting an error message when I try to access XFINITY On Campus or the video won't play.

Before requesting help, please try the following steps:

  • Confirm that you are on the 51视频 campus and connected to the campus network.
  • Close then reopen the XFINITY On Campus video player and try again.
  • If the video will still not play, see if a different episode or channel will play.
I get an error message when I enter my 51视频 username and password. What should I do?

Confirm you are entering the correct email address and password. If that still doesn't work, please contact TechServices.

Why can't off campus students have access to XFINITY On Campus?

XFINITY On Campus is part of the 51视频 on-campus TV service and is available to residential students only.

Do I have to pay anything additional for XFINTY On Campus?

This service is included for all residential students and there is no additional charge for the XFINITY On Campus service.

I can log into the XFINITY On Campus service, but I have a question about programming or functionality within the service.

Please contact .

I have a question about a premium service to which I subscribed.

Please contact .

I am having a problem logging into the XFINITY on-campus service.

  • Make sure you are entering your 51视频 student email address properly, including 鈥淍student.uml.edu.鈥�
  • Ensure that your password is correct. If you find that you cannot log into other 51视频 sites, please contact TechServices. Remember to update your password in the XFINITY On Campus web browser, smartphone/tablet app, or Roku device whenever you change your 51视频 password.
  • If you are receiving an error message saying 鈥淪orry, but we鈥檙e having trouble signing you in鈥� or 鈥淲e received a bad request,鈥� try clearing the cache in your web browser.

Are there any other playback tips?

  • Some of the content on XFINITY On Campus is available only while connected to the 51视频 campus network, while other content is available from off-campus.
  • Only one device can stream content at a time. If you have signed in somewhere else, stop playback on these devices. Note that it may take a few minutes after stopping playback before you can begin playback on another device.

I have a Roku - how can I control it or cast my own content to it using the Roku app on my Android or iOS device?

At the moment, this functionality is not supported on the 51视频 WiFi network. Please use the remote control that came with your Roku device.

I would like to get a Roku device. What model does 51视频 recommend for the best performance?

Any of the will work great with the Xfinity on-campus service!

Other Questions or Problems

An XFINITY On Campus one-page quick reference guide (pdf) is also available.

For any issue not covered here, please contact .

You will need to view any pdf files. It can be download for free from the .