Using the voice controls, the remote lets you weave in and out of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Tubi, running quick searches to jump to and fro in an instant. Movies and online videos are where the Flex really “flex”-es its muscles (har har). If you’re hankering for cloud DVR storage, cable TV packages, or other sophisticated features, you’ll have to level up to Xfinity’s X1 TV service or seek out another streaming box option.

There’s also a lot of movies and live TV options built into the system that you can watch at no extra cost.

The Flex connects to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, SHOWTIME ®, and some other cable channels. The voice-activated remote is so responsive and easy to use that it actually won an Emmy in 2017, an honor we didn’t even realize could go to remotes. Even though it’s small, it can support 4K, UHD video quality, and Dolby Atmos surround sound. It’s small and works well whether you want to hide it or show it off as part of your entertainment system.Īs far as performance, it’s basically a Little Engine That Could–style take on budget streamers. It has a grippy bottom and a cool, geometric design resembling a star-strewn galaxy. It allows internet-only Xfinity customers to watch TV without purchasing a separate cable TV subscription. The Xfinity Flex is a streaming box that competes with Roku, Amazon Firestick, and Apply TV.

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