Watch Xfinity on Campus from a Web Browser

Questions

  • How do I watch Bowdoin TV from a browser?
  • Can I watch TV on my laptop?
  • How do I watch Xfinity from my computer?

Environment

This article applies to students residing in campus housing who want to watch Xfinity on Campus from a laptop or computer using a web browser. Students living away from campus and faculty and staff do not have access.

Resolution

Steps to access Xfinity on Campus in a web browser

  1. Make sure you're connected to the BOWDOIN or eduroam wireless network.
  2. In a web browser, go to xfinityoncampus.com/login.
  3. Search for Bowdoin College in the search box.
  4. Once selected, you'll be transferred to Okta to sign in.
  5. After signing in, you'll return to the main Xfinity on Campus page. Click Watch Now to see the channel list and start streaming.
Note: After you click Watch Now, the page may be blocked as a pop-up. Use the pop-up indicator at the top of your browser to allow it.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
Print Article

Related Articles (2)

Unable to Log In and Stream Xfinity on Campus
Troubleshooting for students who cannot log in to or stream Xfinity on Campus. Covers eligibility (must be on record with Residential Life as living on campus), connecting to the correct Bowdoin network, why VPN does not affect access, re-signing in after a password change, and verifying access through a web browser. Applies to on-campus students.
Watch Xfinity on Campus — Bowdoin Cable Television
An overview of Xfinity on Campus, the Comcast streaming TV service available to Bowdoin students living in on-campus housing. Explains eligibility, what the service includes, how to watch on different devices, watching while away from campus, and who to contact for streaming versus login issues. Applies to on-campus students.