What Does the Light on the Xfinity xFi Pod Mean?
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Introduction
Before You Begin:
Xfinity xFi AppYou will be able to get a lot more information from the Xfinity xFi app, as it shows the full status of each of your Pods.
How the Light Normally Works
During normal operation, there are no status lights on the Pod — nothing flashing or shining to distract or bother you.
The status indicator light is hidden on the front, just off-center.
1 What the Pod Status Light Means
Generally speaking, you won't rely much on the simple status light on the Pod itself. While it can be helpful during troubleshooting, it can't communicate much.
The xFi app on your phone or tablet will provide you with full information about what your Pod's status is.
On Startup
When you first plug in a Pod, the light will turn solid for a moment, then "breathe" while it seeks out your router. Once connected, it will turn off.
Status of Pod
Pod is OptimizingYour pod will attempt to optimize your network once a day, usually overnight. If another change happened, such as another pod went offline, was moved, or high interference from another source was found.
This is normal operation; your Pod is working to provide the best WiFi experience possible.
Naming PodYou're renaming the pod from the app.
This will only happen when you are next to the pod, naming it using the mobile app, and will happen quickly.
ConnectingYour Pod is connecting to your Router and other Pods, either because it lost connection or power recently.
Problems with the software on the PodYou will need to contact support.
Hardware ProblemsSomething is wrong with the physical hardware. Unplug your Pod and contact support.Was this content helpful?
YesNoBefore You Begin:
Xfinity xFi AppYou will be able to get a lot more information from the Xfinity xFi app, as it shows the full status of each of your Pods.
How the Light Normally Works
During normal operation, there are no status lights on the Pod — nothing flashing or shining to distract or bother you.
The status indicator light is hidden on the front, just off-center.
Generally speaking, you won't rely much on the simple status light on the Pod itself. While it can be helpful during troubleshooting, it can't communicate much.
The xFi app on your phone or tablet will provide you with full information about what your Pod's status is.
On Startup
When you first plug in a Pod, the light will turn solid for a moment, then "breathe" while it seeks out your router. Once connected, it will turn off.
Status of Pod
Pod is OptimizingYour pod will attempt to optimize your network once a day, usually overnight. If another change happened, such as another pod went offline, was moved, or high interference from another source was found.
This is normal operation; your Pod is working to provide the best WiFi experience possible.
Naming PodYou're renaming the pod from the app.
This will only happen when you are next to the pod, naming it using the mobile app, and will happen quickly.
ConnectingYour Pod is connecting to your Router and other Pods, either because it lost connection or power recently.Problems with the software on the PodYou will need to contact support.Hardware ProblemsSomething is wrong with the physical hardware. Unplug your Pod and contact support.