TV & STREAMING

Streaming apps included at no extra cost with Spectrum TV

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A TV displaying seven popular streaming app icons: HBO Max, ESPN Unlimited, Disney+, Paramount+ Essential, FOX One, Vix, and Hulu.

Many people are frustrated by the rising costs of streaming services and juggling multiple subscriptions. With so many streaming platforms available, it's easy to spend hundreds of dollars a month just to watch your favorite shows, but with Spectrum TV, you can get over $100 worth of streaming apps included at no extra cost.

With Spectrum TV, it’s simple. Spectrum TV plans have popular streaming apps included at no extra cost, giving you live TV and streaming all in one plan, for one price, in one place without paying for separate subscriptions.

Eligible Spectrum Stream TV plans include:

Learn more about what’s included in each Spectrum TV plan

Ready to simplify your entertainment experience? Instead of choosing between live TV and streaming apps, Spectrum TV brings you the best of both worlds – a robust lineup of live TV channels along with up to 11 popular streaming apps included at no extra cost with your TV plan. You’ll enjoy a wide range of channels plus top streaming apps included at no extra cost, all for one price in one place.

When you compare how much these apps would cost separately, the value becomes clear. Here's what's included with each plan:

Service
Stream TV Signature
(150+ channels)
Stream TV Pro
(160+ channels)
Stream TV VIP
(230+ channels)
HBO Max Basic With Ads
Ad-free
Disney+
Hulu
ESPN Unlimited
Paramount+ Essential
Ad-free
Peacock Premium with Ads
AMC+ with Ads
discovery+
FOX One
VIX Premium with ads
Tennis Channel
STARZ

There are four plans that include streaming apps for Spectrum TV, which are Stream TV Signature, Stream TV Pro, Stream TV VIP and Stream TV Latino Más. Streaming apps may vary by plan. If you’re a current Spectrum TV customer, sign in to your Spectrum account to confirm which apps are included with your plan. If you’re not yet a Spectrum TV customer, click here to sign up.

Stream with Xumo and the Spectrum TV App

Whether you're watching a big game, catching up on the news or bingeing the latest hit series, Spectrum TV plans bring your entertainment experience together, at a better value than paying for multiple subscriptions.

With any Spectrum TV plan, you can opt-in to receive a Xumo Stream Box, included with your plan for the first year, which connects directly to your TV and integrates your streaming apps, live Spectrum TV channels and thousands of On Demand programs. Xumo Stream Box comes with hundreds of streaming apps pre-installed including the Spectrum TV App, so once set-up, you can stream all of your favorite apps with no downloading required.

Separately with the Spectrum TV App, you can also control your TV, program your DVR and set parental controls. Simply download the app on your device to access your  Spectrum TV channel lineup, and stream live or On Demand content anywhere that you’re connected.

Activate your streaming apps with Spectrum TV

If you're an existing Spectrum TV customer, you can follow these instructions to set up the streaming services that come with your Spectrum Stream TV plan, whether you choose Stream TV Signature, Stream TV Pro, Stream TV VIP or Stream TV Latino Más.

1. Log in to Spectrum App Central with your existing Spectrum TV account.

2. If your Spectrum TV plan is eligible for included streaming apps, you’ll see the app icons that come with your plan. Click on each streaming app icon you wish to activate and complete the steps.

Get connected to streaming entertainment, sports and live TV channels in one plan with Spectrum TV.

Frequently asked questions

Is cable TV still worth it?
Spectrum TV delivers great value with a wide range of entertainment choices. Instead of paying for multiple streaming subscriptions, Spectrum TV gives you popular streaming apps included at no extra cost with live TV.
Is streaming cheaper than cable?
Streaming is not necessarily cheaper than cable TV.  Spectrum Stream TV plans include top streaming apps so you can save over $100/mo – so you get the best of both worlds.
Which streaming apps are included with Spectrum TV?

Spectrum Stream TV plans have streaming apps included at no extra cost with live TV. You really do get the apps as long as you are signed up for the eligible plan and activate them. Here's what you get:

  • Stream TV Signature includes HBO Max Basic With Ads, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, Paramount+ Essential, Peacock Premium with Ads, AMC+ with Ads, discovery+, FOX One and ViX Premium with ads.
  • Stream TV Pro includes all the apps included with Stream TV Signature plus Tennis Channel.
  • Stream TV VIP includes all the apps included with Stream TV Pro, with HBO Max Standard (Ad-Free) and Paramount+ Premium (Ad-Free)
  • Stream TV Latino Más includes Paramount+ Essential and ViX Premium with ads.
Do I need a Xumo TV to stream Xumo?
No, you can use the Xumo Stream Box with Spectrum TV on any TV with an HDMI input, and the Xumo Play app is available to download at no extra cost.
Can I pause live TV with Spectrum TV?
Yes, with the Spectrum TV App, you can pause live TV on Xumo Stream Box, Roku and Apple TV. Simply pause your show or event and resume watching when you are ready.
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