Comcast to Launch YouTube on X1

Feb. 27, 2017
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced a deal to launch the YouTube app on Xfinity X1 across the country later ...
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Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced a deal to launch the YouTube app on Xfinity X1 across the country later this year. X1 customers will be able to browse and access over the Internet the entire YouTube catalog alongside the live, on demand, DVR and web programming included with their Xfinity TV subscription.

“We are excited to partner with Google to bring YouTube to X1 and provide our customers easier access to all the content they love in one place,” said Sam Schwartz, chief business development officer, Comcast. “By integrating YouTube into the X1 experience, viewers can simply and effortlessly access videos on any topic, from cooking, to beauty and fitness with just their voice."

X1 customers will be able to access YouTube in the Apps and Networks sections of X1, and via featured YouTube content that will be integrated throughout Xfinity On Demand. YouTube will also be accessible via the X1 voice remote.

“The YouTube integration on X1 will provide users the ability to seamlessly navigate and access YouTube content alongside their cable service. And by simply using their voice, users can now access diverse videos that creators make every single day,” said Robert Kyncl, chief business officer, YouTube.

Current X1 and YouTube customers will also be abe to sign in when accessing YouTube on X1 and access their personalized settings and subscriptions.

The cloud-based X1platform is in nearly 50% of Comcast video customer homes.