Loading...

Screen saver settings for your X1 TV Box

Learn how to set your screen saver for Xfinity X1 using the On-Screen Guide.

Note: The screen saver can't be disabled, but it won't appear while the Pandora app is open and streaming music.

Adjust when your screen saver appears

To access Device Settings:

  1. Press the xfinity button on the remote.
  2. Highlight Settings (the gear icon) and press OK.
    X1 Menu displays with the Settings option on the far right.
  3. Use the down arrow on the remote to highlight Device Settings and press OK.
    Settings Menu displays with Device Settings highlighted. This is the second option from the top.
  4. Use the down arrow on the remote to highlight Screen Saver and press OK.
    Device Settings display with Screen Saver option highlighted. This is the second option from the top.
  5. Highlight Screen Saver Starts After and press OK.
    • Please note that you can preview your new screensaver by selecting Screen Saver Preview.
  6. Use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight when the screen saver will start — 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 5 hours. Press OK.
    Screen Saver options display when to start screen saver: vertical list with choices of 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 5 hours.
  7. Press Exit to finish.
    Screen saver example.
    Please note that you can preview your new screensaver by selecting Screen Saver Preview.

Change your theme

  1. Press the xfinity button on the remote.
  2. Highlight Settings (the gear icon) and press OK.
    Settings icon, in the shape of a gear, is furthest to right.
  3. Use the down arrow on the remote to highlight Device Settings and press OK.
    Settings screen with Device Settings selected.
  4. Select Theme: Default.
    Device settings screen with Theme Default option selected.
  5. Choose a theme from the list available.
    Inside the Theme settings where the theme list is available.
  6. Once you've selected your theme press OK.
  7. Press Exit to finish.
    Screen saver example.

Additional information

Visit our Online Support Center to find common solutions.

QR code

The easiest way to activate, manage, and troubleshoot your Xfinity experience is with the Xfinity app! Get 24/7 real-time support, pay your bill, view plan details, get outage updates, and more. Download the free Xfinity app, or scan the QR code with your smartphone.

Need additional support? Ask Xfinity Assistant.

Was this page helpful?

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?

Ask Xfinity Assistant
Visit Our Help Communities
Messenger

Messenger

Connect with us
Xfinity Support Forums

Xfinity Support Forums

Visit Forums
X

X

Send a message
Reddit

Reddit

Browse Reddit