Once you have it set up, go to the Xfinity.TV site and make sure you’re logged in by checking on the top right to see it indicates your name. I can't pause live tv on my computer like I can on the TV. This video will show you how to record with a Xfinity (Comcast) Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and manage your recorded programs. Recording Programs. But I want to set up a remote recording, so I’ll click on “Record”. When my 2 year contract is up I’ll switch to something that gives me this capability. Notice that in addition to air schedule, the Xfinity program shows on-demand options too. I watch most of my programming AWAY from the TV. Connect the video capture device to a USB port on your computer. Can I schedule a X1 DVR recording from my laptop or app when away from home? What is up with that? Microsoft's Windows Media Center offers a program guide and manages recorded shows. Select TV, and then set up a TV signal. For this demonstration, I’m going to show you how I set up a recurring DVR recording to capture the new HBO series Game of Thrones. Connect the video capture device to the DVR using standard RCA, S-Video, or HDMI cables (if supported). Handy. Your television doesn't even need to be on; your Xfinity DVR will take care of your recordings for you, including when you're at work, or even watching another program. At work, I may remember to record a game that I am missing, but I can't. This has been extremely frustration. I don't like scheduling from the tv, but that's what has to be done now. I am disgusted with the fact that I can NO LONGER manage my DVR from the computer. Comcast should pay a license fee if that’s what it takes to give this back to subscribers. Call this another protest that I can’t set a recording from my phone. Comast removed the option to set recording with mobile and computer devices. When it’s set up like this, you can turn on your TV, set the input to the one corresponding to the DVD recorder, and monitor the recording from DVR to DVD. I ran my tests with a Comcast-supplied M-Card, which worked beautifully with all three. Open Windows Media Center (or any video software of your choice.) If you chose to use a USB TV-Tuner, then skip this step and go straight to major step 4. Video Capture Another cool way to record movies and videos from DVR to a DVD is by using your computer. It's always worked well for me, and I feel like I've had the rug pulled out from me! scroll to Tasks, and then choose Settings. 2. 1. Your Xfinity DVR can record up to six different shows at the same time, so you'll never have to miss a moment of your favorite programs. To open your case you will start by unscrewing the screws on the back that hold the case on.Refer to the picture below for usual screw placement (screws are black in the picture and difficult to see, but that is the general location on most computer cases). Tip: if you don’t see the Record button you either aren’t logged in to Xfinity or don’t have a DVR set up for your …