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XFINITY X1 has a Cloud DVR system, and it's probably the best feature ever. Cloud DVR means that your recorded shows are stored in a cloud, making them accessible from any of your devices. There's so much that I could say about this that I decided to make a list. I can't even tell you the last time that I watched a show live, so my DVR is a big deal to me.
5 Reasons I Love XFINITY X1 Cloud DVR
1.) Waiting rooms no longer suck – Doctor keep you waiting for 40 mins? No biggie, just catch up on Chicago Fire.
2.) No more show battles – Hubby wants to watch Swamp People, you want to watch Grey's Anatomy, the children want to watch Frozen – again. Let it go, it's not a problem. One person can watch the TV while the others use a device to watch whatever they choose.
3.) Power outage panic – Power goes out while watching the news? You can use your device data to stream TV. Check the weather, or just watch your shows.
4.) No internet, no problem – If you are heading somewhere where you will not have internet access, you can download shows to your device. Ideal for plane rides or long road trips.
5.) No TV in the room – Maybe you are like me and would love to watch a show while cooking dinner. We don't have a TV in the kitchen, so I can just prop up my phone or tablet and watch anything from my DVR or On Demand. Great for multi-taskers!
Technology continues to spoil us, and I love it. Life doesn't often allow us to watch our shows as they air, so having options is a beautiful thing.
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Lisa says
I would use it to watch tv while on road trips.
Cherise says
I am most interested in Kids Zone.
Cheryl says
I would use Cloud DVR the most while waiting for medical appointments.
Lisa Brown says
I would use the Cloud dvr to watch programs on my laptop while on a road trip to see my parents once a month.
Mami2jcn says
I would use it to watch my favorite reality shows when I’m traveling.
Kristin says
I would use it for streaming shows that I want to binge-watch, while in bed.
Julie Wood says
I would use the Cloud DVR to watch my favorite shows while traveling, and sitting at the beach!
beth says
id use it to watch my tv shows
Kim Henrichs says
I would download my shows from DVR and watch on my iPad while commuting on the train!!
Pamela Gurganus says
I would use Cloud DVR the most when traveling. We travel a lot and I really like that all of us can watch what we want on our individual devices.
Sandy Klocinski says
I probably wouldn’t use it much since we are not big TV or movie fans
Dawn Curtis says
I would use it most so my husband can watch his movies and I could watch the program I want while I exercise.
Nora T says
I’d stream shows to my tablet when I’m working in the kitchen
Adrienne Gordon says
use it to catch up on tv shows
Denise S says
I’d like trying the personalized recommendations.
Barbara Montag says
We would use the Cloud DVR the most when we’re at the lake.
Great for nights!
thank you
ron schnell says
I would use it for streaming shows.
Carolyn Benson says
I would watch movies while traveling
Kristen says
I’d use it most in waiting rooms.
rust says
I would use it to watch movies and Frasier episodes when I am traveling.
Thomas Murphy says
I would use it to record shows and watch them in my back yard.
Ellie Wright says
I would use it to watch shows while waiting at my boys’ practices.
Kimberly Hilbert says
Watching 100 pre-loaded shows would be what I would like. I like to watch shows all at once without commercials.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would use it to watch my favorite cooking shows.
Laurie says
I would use it to catch up on my favorite tv shows while my kids are at their after school activities.
Jennifer Rote says
I would use the Cloud DVR to watch my favorite shows while camping or fishing.
Candie L says
We would use this in our RV when we are away. Thank you
Katie C says
I’d use it to catch up on shows that I missed while working late.
ken ohl says
I would use it to catch up on our favorite shows
Holly Thomas says
I would use it for The Walking Dead.
latanya says
I would use to watch shows while on my lunch break
Lauren says
I would use it with my tablet when we go camping.
Jessie C. says
I would use Cloud DVR to record my favorite TV shows.
Sarah L says
I like being able to download to my device and watch offline.
Thanks for the contest.
Barrie says
I love that once stored, shows can be watched from any device. So when I’m traveling with my hubby, I can watch a show on my tablet!
Colleen Boudreau says
I would use the Cloud DVR.
Kelly D says
I would use it to record children’s shows for my daughter so she could watch them when we are on the go.
Jill H says
I would use it to entertain the kids while traveling
Tina W says
I would use it to record Blue Bloods so my Dad can watch them all.
Amanda Alvarado says
This would be great to record the shows dd watches now that football season is here and hubby will be monopolizing the TV!
Marnie G says
I would use it to watch tv shows when I’m traveling.
Sarah Ann Walker says
I would use the Cloud DVR the most while on long road trips with my children.
Kimmy Ripley says
I would watch my shows on the go like on road-trips!
Danielle D says
For road trips.
Tracy Robertson says
I would love using it at work! I am an in home care provider and I have downtime when my client goes to bed.
Natalie says
I would use it to watch tv while I work out at my gym and also to watch tv when I travel.
Janice Dean says
I would use it with my grandkids! thanks
zevah steres says
I would use it for streaming shows that I want to watch while in bed.
Donna Evans says
I would use it to watch tv while I spend so much time at doctor’s appointments with my terminally ill grandson.
Crystal Rogers Walker says
I would use the dvr for tv because I am always missing my shows and this way I could record then watch them
Crystal Rogers Walker says
I would use the dvr for tv because I am always missing my shows and this way I could record then watch them and I would miss my shows
Cindy Croom says
I would use Cloud DVR to watch movies while away from home.
Stacey b says
I’d use it for the kids when we’re out and about. It would hopefully keep them from getting bored and acting crazy.
Adella Gonzalez says
I would use it to watch my favorite shows.
Lori A. says
Having shows to watch offline!
Dawn Monroe says
I would use it to recommend and search for more shows I would like. I love the voice activation and searches.
Barbara says
Sports
Candice says
I would use it to find more comedies and dramas I would like.
alicia says
Would use it to watch television while traveling.
Rhonda M. says
I would use it to record up to 6 shows at a time, then watch them whenever I want.
Tricha says
Watching my favorite shows that I always miss
Elizabeth McGlasson says
At the gym for sure! It would make working out so much better!
Krista M. says
To get recommendations!
Claudia Davis says
I would use to to record shows I miss while I am away
Margaret Smith says
I’d use the cloud dvr mostly for when I’m away from home and waiting in my car, in a waiting room, etc. I’d also love this to keep my kids busy at times.
Rita A says
Catching up on tv shows
AnnJ says
Watching TV without having to watch commercials.
jane says
I love this smart interactions for everyone. I would watch shows and dvr to catch up on shows that are on while I am working.
E Kay says
Watch recorded movies while traveling
Melissa Hoffman says
my boy’s show would be used the most
Shannon Hearts says
I would use it so my kids can watch movies while we’re on road trips. What a cool device!
Shannon Hearts says
I would use it so my kids can watch movies while we’re on road trips. What a cool device!
Ty says
I would use it to watch my favorite shows on the go.
Jeanna says
I would use it to record my shows while I am at work!
Heather Swarthout says
I would use it on my daughter’s tablet so she could watch on the go.
Angel Buffalino says
I’d use the cloud dvr mostly for when I’m away on vacation or when not home of course but alsowhen I want to see things that are on at the same time
Angel Buffalino says
I’d use the cloud dvr mostly for when I’m away on vacation or when not home of course but also when I want to see things that are on at the same time
Lisa says
I would use Cloud DVR when I am away from home.
Pam Scott says
This would be great while we are traveling out of town to visit vacations, my parents, and possible colleges for my son.
jane jakins says
be fun to learn how to use
t mccuin says
I would use the cloud dvr when I’m traveling most likely
Rosanne Morrison says
I would use it for True Detective episodes
sheila ressel says
I would use it to watch my tv shows while out of town.
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Jenna says
I would use it most for the DVR feature.
cathy moore says
I would use it for watching shows while travelling, like camping!
Sue Hull says
Id use it when waiting at an appointment. Thank you for the chance 🙂
Steven weber says
I would use this service when traveling for work.
tanyam says
Road trips would be ideal!
Andrea Williams says
Hubby and I DVR everything we like to watch, in order to skip commercials. I like how much storage the cloud dvr has so that I don’t have to delete favorites.
Cindy says
I would watch tv shows.
Nancy W. says
I would use it at home & on the go!! It sounds awesome :o)
Rhonda Best says
I would use Cloud DVR the most when I am waiting on one of my kids for various reasons.
sandra davis says
I would use cloud dvr the most while visiting my Dad’s.
Penny Milton says
just think how many places you wait, now it will not be so bad.
Lorrie Mandanici says
To catch up on all the programs I have missed over the summer vacation.
Candace Galan-Calderon says
I would use it to keep my kids busy on road trips or just while we’re out.
Sharon R says
I’d use it while traveling
Beth Hill says
I would use it for power outages and also for streaming on my tablet or phone while traveling!
Cynthia C says
I would use it to watch things while waiting for appointments.
Robin Nashwick says
Using the ear plugs on my iPad, I could stay in the same room as my husband watch something different than what he is watching.
Michelle Fuller says
I would use to catch on my favorite shows on my tablet while in doctor’s office.
Eleanor Cooper says
use it to catch up on tv shows at lunch
Mindi Eden says
I see a lot of doctors- I would use Cloud DVR to watch my shows while in the waiting room!
Hideki Yamada says
We would use the Cloud DVR to store kid’s programs that we can access while we are traveling.
Shannon says
I love that you can get personalized recommendations!
Joanne says
Great option for travelling!
Heather! says
I would use it to catch up with my favorite shows while waiting for my husband or an appointment, etc. How awesome that would be!
Selena Meadows says
Waiting at appointments and traveling.
Stephen Saunders says
most likely I’d use it to record shows I want to watch but am too distracted to see at the time they air because of doing something else.
Neeha agarwal says
I’d use it to back up all my photos as my husband is a photographer.
Alejandra Carreno says
I’d use it to catch up on my shows while taking road trips!
Andrea Davis says
I would use the Cloud DVR to watch “Love Thy Neighbor”.
AuraR says
I’d use it to record the games I missed and catch up while on the road
don cj hodges says
That would be great for when I’m crocheting and I don’t want to put my needle down or I’d lose count. Perfect for older people LIKE ME.
Amanda says
I would use to to download shows to my iPad to take when I travel
Richard Hicks says
I would use it to stream fav. shows to my tablet when I am relaxing
DANIELLE says
JUST CATCHING UP ON EVERYTHING DURING BUSY, ON THE GO SEASONS.
jules m. says
i would record my favorite shows so i can watch whenever i want! and I love the voice control!!
XmasDolly says
I would use it to watch Tv or movies when I’m in the hospital for instay or for visits definitely!
Joni Mason says
I would you Cloud DVR most for to record and stream movies and my grandson’s favorite shows.
lauren knott says
Super cool! I would use it to record all of my kiddos shows.
Julie Murphy says
my kids would use for in the car
Allison H says
I’d use it to watch tv which waiting in line
Deb Ragno says
I doubt that I would use Cloud DVR. We don’t even use our DVR.
Misti says
I would use it most while waiting for daughter to get out of school
Jenette says
I would use it to watch my favorite shows on the go!
Eric Spudic says
Stream some tv shows!
Charlene says
I would use it to record all the shows I want to see but fall asleep before they come on.
sandra says
to catch up on my favorite shows
Caroline says
I would use the cloud DVR for my kids show when traveling on planes.
nickie says
I would use it to watch my favorite mystery shows.
Allyson Becker says
I would use it while waiting on my car at the dealership when getting an oil change.
Amanda Kinder says
I would use it for TV shows while going on road trips.
Sheila V. says
The awesome Cloud DVR would be great for : watching shows while my husband watches sports, enjoying our favorites while on vacation, exercising with headphones, & traveling.
Rita Leonard says
I would use it to tape my shoes while I was out or at work
Sarah Hall says
I love that I can watch one show and still record up to 6 others at the same time.
Marge Bowman says
while waiting in waiting rooms
Debbi Wellenstein says
The Cloud DVR would be great for recording those shows I can’t find time to watch when they are on!
Audrey H. says
Id record my favorite shows while my husband watches his football games.
Elizabeth says
I would use it in the kitchen, while I’m making dinner, and catch up on DVR recordings and The Walking Dead.
Monique Hanson-Keeler says
To catch up on my favorite shows!
Tamra H says
Definitely to record Walking Dead! Best show!
Sweepgoddess says
I would watch my shows when flying..
Marci says
I would use it while waiting in long lines at the store or an amusement park to catch up on my favorite shows!
Cathy Philipps says
I would use it to show my grandkids classic old shows!
Allicia says
I would use it to catch up on my shows when I’m in bed.
Todd E. says
Avoiding commercials hopefully. I hate commercials.
Gabrielle Tyson says
I would use it during power outages…which happen a lot at my house for some reason.
soha molina says
I;d use t for travelling.
Annie says
I would use it on vacation.
Wendy Forbes says
I would use it to watch my favorite shows while on the go.
Erik P says
I’d use it to record my favorite shows during the week to share with my girlfriend
Toni Moore says
Minions shows for my little guys!! 😀
Tammy Woodall says
I would use it on my Kindle Fire to watch it anywhere and everywhere, especially in situations where you do a lot of waiting (example, doctor appointments).
angie says
I’d use it to watch wherever I am at, and to record shows while I’m at work.
shawn randall says
definetly the dvr feature
Annette Cruz says
I would use it for movies while I’m waiting anywhere.
karen d says
I would be using where internet wasn’t readily available. We live in a ‘dead zone’ area so phone, cable and internet are unpredictable.
Mikey DeGraw says
I would use it to watch my favorite shows while away at work
Stephanie Phelps says
I would have my husband use it while he is traveling for work so we can watch our shows together!
Kathleen Williams says
I would work at narrowing down my dvd clutter!
Gina M says
I would use it to watch my favorite shows while on vacation
Mary Cloud says
I would use it while waiting for family members at Doctor’s appointments
Andrea H says
I would use it to record my kids favorite programs for them to watch on the go.
Anastasia Falling says
One show I would absolutely have to DVR is Killjoys!!! One of my current favorite sci fi shows 🙂
Seth @ Giveaway Guy says
I’d like to be able to stream shows.
Margot C says
I would use it to watch PBS Masterpiece re-runs while everyone else is watching junk TV!
Annmarie W. says
I would use it to record those shows that I’d love to see, but my family isn’t really into watching. And as silly as it might sound, I’d also like to record some exercise programs…so I could rewind if I get confused or can’t keep up.
Chris Aronen says
Record my favorite shows!
Jake says
Watch my shows while at work.
Kathleen Flanagan says
I would use it to watch all the season finales that I missed
Luke says
I’d use it to record missed shows
Maryann D. says
I would use it for my favorite TV shows.
John A. says
I want to save my shows to watch on the plane!
GL Long says
I would use the cloud for all my audio books.
Daric says
I’d use it to watch TV whenever I’m bored.
Kristina Klausen says
I would use the cloud to DVR my reality shows on Bravo TV
Jennifer Long says
Definitely the doctor office wait, i spend too much time there!!
Eileen Richter says
WE gave up our cable dvr so we’d use this to catch up on our favorite shows we miss a lot when out watching kids sports event. Especially if sent direct to devices bc I dont have a tv in the extra bedroom where I go sometimes to hide out from a snoring hubby at night. I could be more quiet when insomnia is so bad and “plug in” to his ipad. thanks much!
Rob Hestar says
I would use it while traveling for work at the hotel room for sure! 🙂
Jackie Nelson says
Sure could use this prize
Mike B says
I would use this for the airport during longer layovers or long flights.
Teajay says
Would use it to watch my shows while waiting at the doctor office.
Alexis says
Ling train journeys!
shaunie says
I would use it to watch tv on the go
Lisa Kubin says
OMG this would be so cool. i would dvr all my favorite shows Supernatural, Rick and Morty and the Vikings and watch them whenever I was bored waiting for someone!
Michael Fritz says
I would use this to access my shows when traveling or waiting to be seen at appointments which tend to take quite a while these days.
Edgar Robles says
I’d use it to record some good ol’ wrasstlin!’
Ashley C says
I would use it to watch shows when I”m in unusual places like drs offices, traveling etc.
D.Johnson says
I would use it to record the shows and movies when I’m away.
carol clark says
id use it to watch diy shows and food network shows on
carol clark says
id use it to watch diy shows and food network shows on ….
Tara says
I would use this for my kids in the car!
breanna pollard says
I would sue it to record all my favorite shows.
Robin Abrams says
I would use it for the kids on our road trips
Leisl Gering says
I’d use it on my lunch hour!
Robin Lynn says
I would so use this in the car to keep my 3 kids quiet in the back seat. This is so cool!
Erica H. says
I’d use to to watch the episodes of the Tonight Show that I miss
mary j says
I would use the voice remote.
wen budro says
I would use it the most to record my favorite shows to watch when I’m able to relax.
Madeline says
I’d use it to watch my favorite shows while the rest of the family watches something I dislike, like a horror movie.
Anita F. says
I would use it to keep the kids quiet while in the car, food shopping basically everywhere I go.
Angie says
I would use it to watch tv and movies while on vacation
DeAnna Keller says
I would use the Cloud dvr to watch tv and movies on my laptop while traveling or while on vacation.
Will G says
I would use it to watch my favorite shows!
debbie campbell says
I’d catch up on shows on my lunch break.
Julie Lundstrom says
I would use it for watching my favorite shows and some movies.
Karla R. says
I would DVR my favorite shows!
Daniel M says
would use it for recording and streaming shows
Katy says
This would be perfect for me to catch up on all of my shows when I’m waiting somewhere. Moms always seem to be waiting! 🙂
anthony ciofani says
I would use Cloud DVR the most while waiting for hair appointments.
lissa crane says
I would use it on my train ride to and from work every day! It’s a ride that I don’t enjoy taking, so this would be perfect to distract me!
rhoni4 says
I would use the cloud dvr the most on my laptop. I would record all the shows that my husband doesn’t want to watch and then watch them on my laptop.
Darla Peduzzi says
I would use the Cloud DVR the most for kid’s shows.
Tyneisha Fondren says
I’d get caught up on episodes of Chopped!
Jenny Ham says
I would use it to record shows while I am out.
Tracy Shafer says
I would watch it on long road trips!
Birdiebee says
I would use it to record my favorite shows then watch when I have time or am traveling.
Laura Royal says
I would use it for watching my favorite shows while traveling for work!
peter gladue says
I would use this when I am at the Doctor’s office, waiting for the Doctor to see me ( I’ve had to wait up to two hours)
Michelle Castagne says
I would use it in the kitchen for recipes and while traveling for movies.
kate b says
I’d use it to record the stuff I can’t watch with the kids
pam says
I would use it for the grand kids,let them watch movies while on the road.
Cheryl Larimer says
I would love to use it while in waiting rooms. So much wasted time when I could be catching up on my favorites.
Cynthia Richardson says
I could use it to build my entertainment collection
Kelly says
We spend a lot of time at the hospital. This would be perfect for my family while they wait for me to finish my appointments.
MIchelle says
I would use it for tv shows
Lyndsey R. says
I would use it to record my favorite kids’ movies that come on while I’m at work. This way me and my son can have family movies to watch at night. Thanks for the chance!
Jenna D says
I would use the Cloud DVR to record my favorite shows!
Cynthia R says
I would use it to record my favorite shows and watch them on the road or at work.
lana simanovicki says
my kids would probably take it over and put cartoons on it
Samantha Daleo says
I would use it to binge watch my favorite shows while we travel and well as use it to load up my daughter and husbands favorite shows for the same things…we would take turns and all be happy!
Jessica M. says
I would use it everywhere. I miss shows and I am not always home to be able to sit down and catch up.
Elizabeth H. says
I would use it to DVR Days Of Our Lives while I’m working
nycsocal says
Great for people with busy schedules
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
Oh boy! Streaming anytime ~ but especialy when I’m traveling by car, train or plain ~ what a pleasure / treat!
Jennifer H. says
We would use it for watching our shows.
laurie murley says
I would use it to watch my show when I’m traveling
Jerry Marquardt says
I would use the Cloud DVR the most to record I Dream of Jeannie all the time.
Hob Jen says
I would use the Cloud DVR to watch my programs in rooms that do not have a television.
Allison S. says
I would use it during my commute to work.
Mandi Smith says
In the car! Its over a hour drive to see both my mom and my inlaws so this would be perfect!
sharon shafran says
pictures
mandala says
I would use it to watch my shows while we are on the road. Thanks!
laurie steiner says
We like to go camping, now we would be hooked up
Nancy says
We’d use it most when we are on the go.
Debbie Jensen says
I would use it when traveling to watch my favorite tv shows!
klynn says
I would use it with kids shows, especially while travelling. Would keep a long car ride a lot more enjoyable.
Lily Kwan says
I would use Cloud DVR for recording local news the most.