TV & STREAMING

How to Stream Live TV on Your Devices with Spectrum TV

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The Spectrum TV App is a free streaming app for Spectrum TV customers that lets you watch live TV and thousands of On Demand titles on your phone, tablet, smart TV, or computer with no extra equipment required.

Streaming live TV with Spectrum is easy with the Spectrum TV App. Whether it’s your favorite sports game or the unmissable finale episode of the hottest show, you can stream live TV from your couch, in the kitchen or on-the-go.

Watch Shows Everywhere You Go

Leave scheduling your day around being home for your favorite shows in the past. With Spectrum TV and the Spectrum TV App, you can get the power of live TV straight from your pocket with online TV streaming 24/7. Breaking news doesn’t wait, and neither should you – watch your favorite news channel live as it happens, not when you happen to get home.

The best part? You’re in control of the action. Pause live TV or rewind whenever you need to step away or take a break, then resume when you’re ready to get back to the show.

Spectrum TV plan comes with free access to the Spectrum TV App on many device types. Download the app on each device through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or the Roku Channel Store and sign in with your Spectrum TV credentials.

How Do I Watch Live TV on Spectrum TV App?

The Spectrum TV App is built for streaming. Just open the Spectrum TV App and choose “Live TV” to start watching. Scroll through the Guide to find the channel and the show you want to watch.

Along with live TV, you can choose from thousands of On Demand options and watch anywhere you have access to the Internet.

What Other Devices Can You Stream Live TV On?

The Spectrum TV App is compatible with:

In addition to your phone and tablet, you can even get live TV streaming through Spectrum TV service on your computer. Getting started is easy:

  1. Visit watch.spectrum.net and sign in with your login credentials to start watching.
  2. Click “Guide” to view the program guide and scroll through to select the show you want to watch.
  3. Click “Watch Live” to start viewing.

You’ll have access to more channels when you’re connected to Spectrum Internet®, but there are still plenty of options to watch when you’re not at home.

Channel Apps Are Available Too

Another choice you have is to download individual channel apps to your computer and/or other devices. Sometimes there may be a brief delay between live app feeds and live TV, so you may want to stay off social media until the program is over if you want to avoid spoilers!

There are dozens of network apps to choose from, but you usually need paid access to them through your TV provider or a direct subscription through the network itself. Sometimes you can get a discount on premium network subscriptions when you bundle through your cable provider, so check them out first to see if you can get a good deal. Spectrum TV® plans include popular streaming apps such as Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Paramount+ Essential, Peacock Premium and more at no additional cost. App availability varies by Spectrum TV plan, so customers should check their account to see which services they can activate.

How To Get Started with the Spectrum TV App

For Spectrum TV customers, getting started with the Spectrum TV App is simple and doesn’t require complicated setup.

Step One: Create an Account

If you don’t already have one, create a Spectrum username to sign in.

Step Two: Download the App

Find the Spectrum TV App on your preferred device’s app store or access it online through our online Spectrum TV portal.

Step Three: Start Watching

Sign in and start streaming live TV and On Demand content right away.

Get ready to be entertained. Check to see if Spectrum TV is available in your area now.

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