Watch Xfinity on Campus Using a Roku Streaming Device

Questions

  • How do I watch TV from a Roku device?
  • How do I access Xfinity from a Roku?
  • Can I watch TV from a Roku in my dorm on campus?
  • How do I install and activate the Xfinity Stream channel on a Roku?

Environment

This article applies to students residing on campus at the time they want to watch TV. Students living off campus and faculty and staff do not have access to Xfinity on Campus.

Resolution

Create a Roku account

If you don't have a Roku account, create one at my.roku.com/signup/nocc — it's required to install the Xfinity Stream channel.

Note: There is no charge to use Roku for Xfinity on Campus, but Roku may offer paid services. If you sign up during setup you may be asked for payment information; that is used only for optional premium apps, not for anything Bowdoin-related.

Connect the Roku to the Bowdoin network

  • Wired Roku (Roku Ultra): use an Ethernet cable to plug the Roku into an available network port in your room.
  • Wireless Roku: register your device to the BOWDOIN-PSK network and confirm it connects successfully. (For supported hardware, see Supported Roku Devices for Xfinity on Campus in the Related Articles section.)

Download and activate the Xfinity Stream channel

  1. On the Roku channels screen, go to Streaming channels, search for Xfinity Stream, and select Add (this may require your Roku PIN).
  2. Open the Xfinity Stream channel and select Get Started. Note the 6-digit activation number shown.
  3. In a web browser, go to xfinity.com/authorize and enter the activation number when prompted.
  4. On the login screen, select Xfinity On Campus Students Sign in Here, search for Bowdoin College, and log in with your Bowdoin credentials.
  5. Review and agree to the end-user agreement when prompted.

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.
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