Spectrum TV
Is Spectrum TV free? Service / Storefront.
Pricing: There are no Google Play IAPs, but core streaming requires a separately paid Spectrum TV subscription; programming and optional DVR access depend on the customer's service package. Optional paid features: Spectrum TV subscription (Varies by service package); Optional DVR service (Varies by service package).
The app itself is free, but it is a companion for paid Spectrum TV service rather than a free TV service. Spectrum says a TV subscription, username, and password are required; the app then streams the channels and on-demand programming included with that package, with some viewing limited to the home network. Reviews are mixed on reliability and travel restrictions.
- Streams live TV and on-demand programming included with an existing Spectrum TV package
- Includes guide, favorites, search, casting, parental controls, and DVR controls
- Large user base and generally high store rating
- A paid Spectrum TV subscription is required to sign in and use the core service
- Available channels depend on the customer's TV package and some titles require Spectrum In-Home WiFi
- Recent reviews report login, freezing, update, and away-from-home viewing problems
There are no Google Play IAPs, but core streaming requires a separately paid Spectrum TV subscription; programming and optional DVR access depend on the customer's service package.
- Download and use the companion app with an eligible Spectrum TV account
- Stream channels and on-demand titles included in the subscribed package
- Guide, favorites, search, casting, parental controls, and compatible DVR controls
- Spectrum TV subscriptionVaries by service package
- Optional DVR serviceVaries by service package
Download the Spectrum TV app and get the most out of your Spectrum TV experience at home or on the go. Stream On Demand or live TV anywhere, on any device. TURN ANY SCREEN INTO A TV • Stream live TV anywhere you have a connection. • Enjoy streaming thousands of On Demand shows and movies. • Cast from your phone or tablet to a compatible TV with Chromecast. FIND YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS • Create a personalized guide by setting your favorite channels. • Search by title, network, actor or sports team anywhere in the app. • Add new and exciting Spectrum Originals to your Watchlist. CONTROL YOUR TV AND DVR • Change TV channels on your Spectrum Receiver. • Get showtimes and record your favorite TV shows and movies (with optional DVR services). • Delete, modify and play DVR recordings on your TV (compatible DVRs only). SET PARENTAL CONTROLS Turn on parental controls and set a PIN to block shows by channel or rating. The blocks you set apply across each device in your household. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP Available programming depends on your Spectrum TV package. Some titles require you to connect to your Spectrum In-Home WiFi. A Spectrum TV subscription, username and password are required to sign in. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see https://sites.nielsen.com/priv/browser/us/en/optout.html for more information