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What Is the Spectrum TV App?

By Henry St. Pierre

Summary
The Spectrum TV App is an app for Spectrum TV customers that allows users to watch both live TV and Spectrum On Demand content at home or on the go. Access comes included with every Spectrum TV App plan, meaning it is super easy to stay connected with your favorite TV shows and movies from bascially anywhere as long as you have a sufficient Internet or WiFi connection.
Topics Covered:
  • What Is the Spectrum TV App?
  • Spectrum TV App Best Features
  • Spectrum TV Plans
  • Best Spectrum Packages
  • Spectrum TV App FAQ

What Is the Spectrum TV App?

The Spectrum TV App is accessible via iOS, Android, Xbox, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV and Chromecast and allows Spectrum TV customers to access their entire TV plan and library from anywhere, either at home or on the go. Spectrum TV customers can also go to SpectrumTV.com to watch live by entering their Spectrum account credentials.

 
With the Spectrum TV App, users can watch all the live content available through their respective TV plan, as well as access the thousands of Spectrum On Demand titles. If your plan also includes premium subscriptions to SHOWTIME®, Max™ or STARZ®, you can access these subscriptions through the Spectrum TV App.

Spectrum TV App Best Features

The Spectrum TV App aims to be central to your Spectrum TV viewing experience. With its simple interface, flexible at-home or on the go useability, and compatibility with all your family’s devices, the Spectrum TV App is an all-in-one TV solution.

There are plenty of features to fall in love with when it comes to the Spectrum TV App:

Spectrum TV App Features

  • Control your TV and view your channel lineup from anywhere 
  • Stream live TV and your plan’s Spectrum On Demand content, including Spectrum Originals
  • Program your DVR from anywhere so you’ll never miss a show or game
  • Set parental controls
  • Enjoy compatibility across all your home’s devices, such as Roku, iOS, Android, Xbox, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV and Chromecast 
  • Sign into SpectrumTV.com for quick access on your mobile device or computer
  • Access any premium subscriptions you have, including STARZ, Max and more
  • Control a cable box using the Spectrum TV App by using the “Send to” feature (available on mobile devices and SpectrumTV.com)

With all these features, you’ll always be caught up to date with all the content you love.

Spectrum TV Plans

Let’s go over which Spectrum TV plans are available.


Spectrum cable TV plans:

PlanChannel CountBest For...Starting Monthly Price
Spectrum Mi Plan Latino80+ Spanish-speaking channels, 60+ English-speaking channels, many in HDSpanish-speaking or Spanish/English bilingual households who also want a fair share of English-speaking channels$70
Spectrum TV Select Signature150+, including HDFamilies of any size who love entertainment, news, and premium networks$95
Spectrum TV Select Plus160+, including regional sports networksSports lovers that want a robust TV package$105


Spectrum streaming plans: (note, Spectrum streaming plans require Spectrum Internet)

 
PlanChannel CountBest For...Starting Monthly Price
Spectrum TV Stream85+Entertainment and lifestyle network lovers$40 (excludes Spectrum Internet cost)

Best Spectrum Packages


When it comes to Spectrum, it's the more, the merrier. Instead of just settling for a Spectrum TV plan, you can make the most of your money and opt for a Spectrum package that includes Spectrum TV, Spectrum Internet and even Spectrum Voice or Spectrum Mobile. 

Here are a few different Spectrum package options that will help you make the most out of your internet, TV, home and mobile phone services. 

PlanInternet SpeedChannel Count (excluding Add-Ons)Best For...Starting Monthly Price (for 24 mos.)
Spectrum Internet Premier + Spectrum TV StreamUp to 500 Mbps85+Average households that like to stream entertainment networks and don't need locals$70
Spectrum Internet Premier + Spectrum TV Select SignatureUp to 500 Mbps150+Households that want dependable internet speeds and cable TV for an affordable price$125
Spectrum Internet Premier + Spectrum TV Select Signature + Spectrum VoiceUp to 500 Mbps150+Households that enjoy reliable internet, an affordable cable TV plan, and staying in touch with friends and family with home phone$140
Spectrum Internet Premier + Spectrum TV Select Signature + Spectrum Voice + Spectrum Mobile Unlimited (2 lines)Up to 500 Mbps150+Households that want a reliable home and mobile solution as well as cable internet and TV$185 (includes 2 Unlimited lines and Advanced WiFi)


Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Spectrum TV App free?

Yes, the Spectrum TV App is free for all Spectrum TV customers, no matter if the plan you are subscribing to is a cable TV plan or a streaming-only TV plan.

What are the current Spectrum TV plans?

Spectrum customers can choose either a cable TV or streaming-only TV plan. For cable TV plans, customers choose either Spectrum TV Select Signature, Spectrum TV Select Plus, or Spectrum Mi Plan Latino as their base plan, and can then further customize their plan with Spectrum TV Add-Ons, including sports networks, premium channels, and foreign language channels. For streaming-only plans, customers can choose either Spectrum TV Stream or Spectrum TV Stream Latino. These plans require a Spectrum Internet connection but the TV plans themselves are much cheaper than cable, and they provide plenty of quality networks.

Is Spectrum On Demand included on the Spectrum TV App?

Yes, Spectrum TV customers can access their Spectrum On Demand library through the Spectrum TV App on their devices (make sure you are signed into your Spectrum account) or through their TV.