Cable TV

Wayne State University Housing buildings include TV service from Xfinity at no additional cost. Xfinity offers two different services, each available to residents in select buildings. Xfinity TV is a traditional cable service and requires only a compatible television set and a coaxial cable. Xfinity on Campus is a streaming TV service available on computers, phones, tablets and other internet connected devices. Both services includes HD content and local and national channels. See below for more details on both services.

Cable TV

  • Who can use Xfinity on Campus cable streaming at WSU?

    Xfinity on Campus is a streaming television service available at no additional cost to year-round residents in all Wayne State Housing buildings. This service allows residents to stream live TV, record programs and watch on demand content from many c...

  • How do I use my Comcast Xfinity on Campus credentials to log in to TV Everywhere apps?

    Wayne State University student residents may use their Xfinity login credentials to access select TV Everywhere apps like HBO Go, ESPN and more. Find a full list of available apps at xfinity.com/support/articles/online-tv-through-partner-sites. Foll...

  • What kind of television do I need to use with Xfinity TV?

    NOTE: Some TV brands may not work with Xfinity TV, including Apex, Dynex, Element, Haier, Insignia, Seiki, Sylvania, Vizio and Westinghouse. Read below for more information. The Wayne State University digital cable system requires a television, DVR o...

  • Who can use Xfinity TV?

    Xfinity TV is a traditional cable service available to residents in the Anthony Wayne Drive Apartments, Atchison Hall, Ghafari Hall, Towers Residential Suites, and University Towers Apartments. This service is included at no additional cost for resid...

  • What should I do if my channel scan fails?

    When you connect your TV using a coaxial cable, you must run a channel scan before you can access the Xfinity cable channels. This process may not work correctly the first time.

  • How do I setup my television set for Xfinity TV?

    Xfinity TV is the traditional cable TV offering available in some Wayne State Housing facilities. Get started by plugging a compatible TV in to the cable jack in the wall and performing a channel scan. How to scan for channels The channel scan functi...

  • What TV channels are available for residents of Wayne State Housing?

    Channel selection varies depending on whether you are using Xfinity TV (using a coaxial cable plugged into the wall and a traditional television) or the Xfinity on Campus streaming service (using a computer, phone, smart TV or other streaming device)...