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Name your X1 TV Box

In this article, you will be shown how to choose a preset name (or create a custom name) to easily identify your TV Box using the Xfinity X1 On-Screen Guide.

Device name

To access Device Settings:

  1. Using the remote, press the xfinity button.
  2. Highlight Settings (the gear icon) and press OK.

    The Main Menu is displayed, with the Settings at the lower right.

  3. Highlight Device Settings and press OK.
    Settings Menu displays with Device Settings highlighted (second from the top).

  4. Use the down arrow button to highlight Device Name. Press OK.
    Device Settings display with Device Name option highlighted (fifth from the top).

  5. Choose a name from the from the drop-down list and press OK. (See the Create Custom Name section for details on creating a custom name.)
    Device Name options display with names for your TV Box in this order: Custom Name, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Bedroom, Media Room, Den, Guest Room.

  6. Press Exit to finish.
    Device Settings screen with Device Name now reading as

Create custom name

To create a custom name for your TV Box:

  1. Choose Custom Name at the top of the list and press OK.
    Device Name options display with names for your TV Box in this order: Custom Name, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Bedroom, Media Room, Den, Guest Room.

  2. Create your custom name using the interface on the Create a Custom Name screen.
  3. Highlight Confirm and press OK on your remote when finished.
    X1 Create a Custom Name screen with alphanumeric interface.

Additional information

Visit our Online Support Center to find common solutions.

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