Thread: How can I watch 2 TVs/channels with one cable box at once?

I have Comcast cable, and one cable box. I would like to use it with other TV's to watch different channels simultaneously. Is it possible? I can think of many ways of splitting the signal to different TVs, but from what I can think so far, it'd be the same channel on all TVs.

And... How come you NEED a cable box? What happened to just plugging the coaxial directly into the TV?

Edit: And please do not remind / recommend that I get an additional box from Comcast for 5$ a month. I AM AWARE that Comcast leases additional boxes, but I wouldn't be posting this thread if I planned to lease another one...

I can answer generically but you might want to post in the Comcast forum for something more specific.

If you split the signal AFTER the cable box, there's only one channel coming through. If you split the signal BEFORE the cable box, if Comcast provides any channels "in the clear" on the cable without a STB, then you could tune those in on the 2nd TV.

You state that Comcast isn't providing any channels without a cable STB, but I don't know if that is the case. If it is, then you'd absolutely need 2 STBs to watch any 2 channels. If they do provide some channels on the cable without a STB, then you can try what I outline above.