Comcast Demos Xfinity Remote Prototype for iPad [Video]

Comcast Labs has developed a prototype of a web-based remote control that will extend their interactive programming guide to many IP-enabled devices.

The Xfinity Remote was demoed by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts on an iPad at the NCTA show. It enables you to search for your favorite shows and movies on television and video on demand, change the channel on your cable box right from your iPad, and set your DVR remotely.


The application is simple, easy-to-use and makes it easy to discover content and even chat with friends and share recommendations – making it a truly “social remote,” integrated with existing social networks. It brings PCs and a variety of tablets and smartphones into an immersive video experience together with the TV, finding content in very convenient ways. It will bring a new level of personal interactivity to watching TV. It looks particularly great on the iPad because it takes advantage of the rich, graphical user interface. We’ve got developers working now to finish and launch this application. We’re building in some pretty cool social features like chat and the ability to invite friends to watch what you are viewing.

Take a look below...