Adding an Xfinity (Comcast) device¶
Suitest provides advanced tools for developing and testing web applications on Xfinity (Comcast) devices. After setting up your Xfinity device with Suitest you will be able to create and execute automated end-to-end test scenarios as well as debug your applications directly on the device.
Xfinity (Comcast) devices can be controlled by SuitestDrive. If you wish to control your device over an infrared emitter, in addition to a SuitestDrive you will also need to use either a CandyBox or a SoloCandy.
Prepare device information¶
During the configuration process that is about to follow Suitest will ask you to fill in the Device IP address, Firmware no. and the Comcast Device ID (from the Xfinity IBIS portal).
We recommend that you take the effort of determining this information as accurately as possible since that will save you from several potential misunderstandings in the future.
Static IP address
To prevent connection failures due to the device IP address changes you should consider configuring your DHCP server to assign static IP address to your device.
Same network: For Suitest to operate the device correctly, the device and the control unit must be connected to the same local network.
Sleep or power-off: Some devices have sleep or auto power-off features which turn the devices off after some period. Please make sure that your devices are set to never sleep to avoid interfering with tests. Consult your devices user manual on how to do so.
Prepare the device¶
Make sure that the device does not have Power Saver Mode set to Maximum Savings value. You can find the selection under Settings → Comcast Labs → Power Saver Mode.
Add the device to Suitest¶
Integration needs to be configured
Before you start adding a device, make sure that the Xfinity API integration is configured with valid API key.
Open the Device wizard, select Add physical device, choose Xfinity (Comcast) from the platform list and then press Next.
Enter device information¶
Device wizard will now request information about your device. Select SuitestDrive to control the device (must be in the same network) and enter the IP address that you have previously prepared and press Next.
Choose the control - API vs. Infrared¶
- If you want to control your device over API (using SuitestDrive), press Skip and skip the following section.
- If you want to control your device over infrared (using CandyBox or SoloCandy), press Set up IR control and continue the process.
Install the infrared blaster¶
For Infrared control only.
Follow the detailed instructions on how to install the infrared blaster in the CandyBox article. If this is the first time you are adding a device operated by a CandyBox / SoloCandy you should first follow the instruction on respective pages (CandyBox or SoloCandy).
Assign device driver¶
For infrared control only.
To operate the device Suitest needs to know the exact infrared signal to send for every key. Suitest has a database of many such device drivers. Based on the previously entered information about your device Suitest will look up driver candidates and offer you to verify their fitness or to record your own set of keys.
The process of assigning a driver is similar for all platforms and is described in the Smart TV's article.
Next steps¶
The rest of the process will complete automatically. After this the Xfinity (Comcast) device will become available in your Suitest account.
Now that you have your Xfinity (Comcast) device configured, it's time to instrument your app and start testing.
Something went wrong?¶
Please check the Xfinity troubleshooting section for guidance.