Spectrum TV
Is Spectrum TV free? Service / Storefront.
Pricing: The companion app has no in-app purchases, but streaming and channel access require a separate paid Spectrum TV subscription.
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
The companion app has no in-app purchases, but streaming and channel access require a separate paid Spectrum TV subscription.
- Install and use the Spectrum TV companion app
- Browse the guide and manage favorites with an eligible Spectrum account
- Cast and control eligible subscribed channels or DVR features
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