The Spectrum TV app lets you take your subscription out of your house to watch anywhere on any device. So long as you have a broadband connection and a Spectrum TV package, you are good to go.
In a way, then, the streaming service is living up to its name, giving you the full spectrum of viewing options at home, on the go, on a device of your choosing.
Clearly, it is designed solely as an app for Spectrum TV set-top boxes and mobile devices that deliver the service. The app is free but exclusively tied to your Spectrum TV subscription plan.
Another significant advantage that is sometimes overlooked is that the app does away with the need for additional boxes in your home.
So the app has benefits in the home as well as outside. However, you may find you lose some channels and on-demand streams when you’re not on your Spectrum internet network at home.
The app is more than capable and delivers live TV streaming and at home can take over from the remote. You may appreciate it when your remote mysteriously goes astray.
Given that the app is free with your Spectrum package, it is convenient to have on your phone even if this is not necessarily your viewing option of choice.
Stream live TV to any screen wherever you have a broadband connection
Stream on-demand programming and movies
Cast from your smartphone or tablet to a Chromecast-compatible TV
Create personalized channels
Add new Spectrum Originals to a watchlist
Search by network, title, sports team, or actor
Set parental controls
An often underrated feature is the ability to use your phone or tablet to control your Spectrum receiver.
The app also has DVR functionality. You can view TV listings and record your favorite TV shows and movies if you have the optional DVR service. And with compatible DVRs, the app will let you play, delete and modify your DVR recordings.
Users with kids will also be pleased to hear the app enables users to activate parental controls. You can set up PIN access to block specific channels or show ratings.
Easy to use
Convenient
Thousands of free on-demand shows
Limited casting options
Only supports English
Limited compatibility
The Spectrum TV app can be downloaded at Google Play and Apple’s App Store.
What programming you watch via the app depends on the Spectrum TV package to which you are subscribed. Some titles, for instance, require that you are connected to your Spectrum In-Home WiFi.
For such a powerful app, the Android version is pleasingly lightweight, occupying just 15 MB of storage space, and is happy with Android 5.0 or later. It is also straightforward and has earned 4.3 out of five at Google Play.
Even on the iOS platform, the app only needs 72.2 MB and iOS 12.0 or later. Apple TV needs tvOS 13.0 or above. The App Store has recorded a 4.6 rating out of five for the app.
