How to download Comcast DVR recording to a computer 

The first way to transfer Comcast DVR recordings through to your computer is probably the easiest. You need to transfer the recordings to your phone first and then to your computer for the first method. The second way is more complicated, but it goes directly from the recording platform to your computer.

First means: Transfer to your phone and your computer

To watch your favorite live sports events, including the NBA Finals, NHL playoffs, and more, download the Xfinity app to your smartphone. The app is available on App Store and Google Play Store. Open the platform that works for your phone search for the Xfinity Streaming app and tap the download bar and let the app download to your phone.

To connect your smartphone with Xfinity, you will need to fill in your Comcast account details in the app. If the details you provide are correct, the app will get connected and it will display every activity on your Comcast account. You also get access to your DVR recordings here, which is great if you want to watch a recording while on-the-go. ..

Now, you can download your recordings to your device by marking them all or marking the set you need. There is an empty check field beside every recording, so click on your preferred recording to mark it. At the end of the page, there is a download bar where you need to click for your recordings to get downloaded to your phone. Click on the bar and wait for the files to download, as the process depends on the space that you have on your phone. ..

Now, to transfer the DVR recordings to your computer, you need to connect the devices first. To do this, get a transfer cord that suits your smartphone and plug it into your phone and your computer. Afterward, the computer will display a prompt on its screen for you to choose what the connection is for. Here, choose data transfer, and then you are ready for the next step. ..

To locate a recorded phone call, open the phone’s storage and look for a file with the same name as the call. In most cases, this will be in the phone’s download folder. ..

To transfer your Comcast DVR recordings to your computer:

  1. Mark the recordings you want to transfer and choose which ones you want to move, send, or copy.
  2. Choose which computer you want to transfer the recordings to.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transferring process. ..

Second means: Download through Ethernet

To transfer DVR content to your PC, first connect the Ethernet port at the back of your PC to the DVR. Then click on the message to get the DVR content displayed on your computer screen.

To transfer recordings to a preferred location on your computer, simply drag the records to the folder you want them to download and get saved in.

Conclusion

To get DVR recordings to your computer, you’ll need to first create a new account and set up your preferences. After that, you can access the recordings by clicking on the “Record” button on the main screen of your DVR.

There are two effective methods to do this. You can either transfer the recordings to your phone through the app and then your computer or do it directly from the DVR to your computer. The second process needs an ethernet connection.