Spectrum TV

Spectrum TV Free App

Rated 3.01/5 (8,585) —  Free Android application by Charter Communications, Inc.

About Spectrum TV

Take your Spectrum TV experience with you! Use your device as a TV to watch 43 live channels everywhere, and more than 150 live channels when connected to your Charter home WiFi network. You can also download your favorite movies and TV shows and watch them on the go, everywhere—even without a network connection.

TV EVERYWHERE
- Watch 43 live TV channels (and more coming soon) everywhere, when connected to a WiFi or cellular connection.
- Download thousands of movies and TV shows and watch them on the go with your subscription to Showtime, Starz, Encore or MoviePlex.
- Watch On Demand movies and TV shows

IN-HOME VIEWING
- Use your device as a second TV to watch more than 150 channels from anywhere in your house when connected to your Charter home WiFi network.

TV CONTROLS
- Like what you’re watching on your device? Found your favorite show in the TV guide? Send it to your TV to watch it on the big screen.
- Browse TV listings, add shows to your Watchlist and schedule DVR recordings from any room in the house (or anywhere else).

KID ZONE
- Explore Kid Zone to easily find kid-friendly programming, and tap the padlock icon to keep your kids from accessing other areas of the app.

SPORT ZONE
- Quickly find all the live games currently playing, and get real-time scores. You can also use the Spoiler button to hide scores of games you’re recording for later viewing.

ANDROID WEAR
- Use your Android Wear watch to change channels on your TV, receive notifications for upcoming shows and set recordings.

WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP
- Available programming is based on your Spectrum TV subscription package. Downloads of movies and TV shows are currently available only with a subscription to Showtime, Starz, Encore or MoviePlex. You can upgrade your subscription through your TV or by calling us at 888-438-2427.
- In-home viewing requires a Select, Silver or Gold Spectrum TV subscription and a Charter home WiFi network with a minimum connection speed of 1 Mbps.
- Downloading requires a WiFi connection, but you can watch live and On Demand programming outside your home over a cellular network (data charges from your carrier may apply).
- Scheduling a DVR recording in the app requires a Motorola digital receiver, which is only available in some markets.
- To use personalized features of the app, such as Watchlist, Downloads and Favorites, you’ll have to sign in with your Charter.net email address. If you don’t have a Charter ID, you can create one at http://myaccount.charter.com.
- Device requirements: Phones and tablets running Android 4.0 and above. Please note that performance will vary, based on device.

NICKNAMING YOUR DIGITAL RECEIVERS
If you have multiple digital receivers, giving them nicknames will help you know which one you’re scheduling recordings on (go to Settings > Devices > TV Nicknames). To know which TV you’re naming, stand in front of the TV and tap “Check This TV” until a message displays on the TV.

EXPERIENCING TROUBLE?
We read your reviews and take your concerns seriously, so if you need help please reach out by emailing us at spectrumapp@charter.com or send feedback from the Settings menu. You can also find help at www.charter.net/SpectrumTVApp.

NOTE ON AVAILABILITY
We make every effort to offer the same live and On Demand programming that you can watch on your TV, and we frequently add new channels. However, programming restrictions keep us from making every single channel available within the Spectrum TV app. Channel availability also varies by market.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Spectrum TV version Varies with device on your Android device!
Downloaded 500,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.charter.tv, download Spectrum TV.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
- Find and watch your favorite channels on the new Live TV page
- On Demand titles can now be found on the new Movies and TV Shows pages
- Easily find your downloaded Movies and TV Shows from the new Downloads page
- Performance improvements and bug fixes
More downloads  Spectrum TV reached 500 000 - 1 000 000 downloads
Name changed  Name changed! Charter TV now is known as Spectrum TV.
Version update Spectrum TV was updated to version 1.1.9
Version update Spectrum TV was updated to version 1.1.7

What are users saying about Spectrum TV

Q70%
by Q####:

Can't watch a single sports game away from the house even tho on phone is selected and a game is there. Can't watch much if anything away from home. Just crap... Just watch on hulu or the tv channels app like fox, USA. Just sucks. Only can watch everything when at home. If i wanted to do that why not just watch on the tv. If you want ti watch away. Change to providers. Just bad

T70%
by T####:

Latest revision REALLY sucks, like Charter, in general. The app closes, by itself, while watching a show, on my OnePlus One. This didn't happen on the previous versions. They just jacked up my Charter "Rectum" TV and Internet bill by about 15% and now released a badly flawed version of this app. Way to go, Charter! I hope your acquisition of Time Warner Cable bankrupts you. Google Fiber!! Save us!!

X70%
by X####:

Always had issues with app until last update. Streams great and has shows that my kids love. No lag when clicking on show to watch. Havent had a problem

X70%
by X####:

This app worked OK for about a month. The shows would buffer constantly but it didn't hurt anything. Well one day I get an error. Unfortunately, spectrum has stopped. OK. So I try again. Nothing but I blue spinning circle and an error. I uninstalled and reinstalled and it took me to the log in page. I logged in and I get the blue circle like it's thinking. Then the error code again. I went to charters site did all of the trouble shooting. Nothing worked. Started a chat where they told me to do the troubleshooting. Then go contact the OEM of the tablet. Did so. I went through everything with them as well even went so far as to reformat my tablet. Nothing has worked and charter hadn't been able to help at all. It makes no sense that the app worked for so long then one day stopped. I would not recommend this app because even when it did work it wouldn't play any live TV without buffering like crazy.

M70%
by M####:

Charter Clear up the log in screen. Very confusing having a email account I never use as login when you already have a email on file I always use. Can never get in on first try, have to reset passwords and look up login name every time. Once in, it's anything but intuitive. WHEN I get in under my login it should be all about me! My current channels and preferences should be what I see. I think the biggest problem for me is understanding how this app can help me on the road. If I wanted to purchase an unlimited data plan and stream movies there's much better apps for that. I have yet to successfully download a movie for later viewing. I pay ALLOT for Charter Service at home and between this app and the new menu on home TV, the service is going down hill fast.

X70%
by X####:

this app needs much work just to watch channels you already pay for.this morning the message says the app stopped working, what else? The update is improved but the app stops working claiming internet connection is lost but the signa is strong and working.

X70%
by X####:

Spectrum is doing great with the TV app. Will be complete when you can watch everything on the tablet. At that point, Spectrum will earn that Fifth Star.

O70%
by O####:

I have been waiting for full access. Now I am incredibly happy with the app. This is our second tv and now more.

X70%
by X####:

The day they fix my cable box is the same day my tv blows up so I'm glad I have the app because that means I don't miss any of my shows

H70%
by H####:

Login screen no longer works. It requires an email address but the help links below are for a username. Regardless, I can use my username or my email address to login on charter's website and WatchESPN.

I70%
by I####:

They need to make it where you can change your username and you bill goes to the new username and be able to delete the old username.

K70%
by K####:

Whenever I try to click a show to record, I get a pop up message 'Title not found'.

J70%
by J####:

Xfinity app is better but this one works when u have no other option

X70%
by X####:

Better not watch movie can't fast forward get towards end have Start again

X70%
by X####:

They must have passed on UAT or any other QA procedures. Bad job!

X70%
by X####:

AWESOME APP. Not only is Charter Spectrum the best tv/Internet company, but this app is just amazing! I can download any movie I want and watch offline anytime, use the guide on my tablet when searching for a movie instead of the tv, which is so much simpler, AND I can be gone from my home wifi, at the doctors or out to lunch and I can check the guide. If there is a program I want to record I can hit the record button and know that my home DVR is busy recording. THANK U CHARTER SPECTRUM! LOVE U GUYS!

X70%
by X####:

Since the beginning of November this piece of crap has not worked. It constantly tells me Im not connected to my home wifi, while im sitting in my kitchen. Here it is mid-april and still cant use this piece of garbage, they say e-mail and send screen shots and then do nothing.When you think this POS cant get any worse, after last update it shows the same thing on at least 20 channels in a row. So 2nite there is only 5 shows on all nite long.

Y70%
by Y####:

I like the improvements made on the older version. It is easier to navigate.

I70%
by I####:

Will not work on my tablet it keeps giving me an error and won't even load so I installed it like three times and installed it and it still won't work

X70%
by X####:

After the most recent update, this app is HORRIBLE. Tells me I have to upgrade to watch things (I have the highest package) and has hardly ANYTHING on demand anymore.

X70%
by X####:

Offers a lot of great features. Would be perfect with a cast option for recievers like the chromecast.

H70%
by H####:

Sometimes not so much

I70%
by I####:

I hate the app can't get it to work it sucks don't waste your time on it

X70%
by X####:

Can't access account or login at all

V70%
by V####:

Very easy to use, and it runs on my tablet and phones! Definitely recommend

X70%
by X####:

Far more user controls than your regular remote. Guide is very interactive.

X70%
by X####:

This app might be one of the greatest pieces of software ever created

X70%
by X####:

Worked great until an update. Now it crashes every time I go to live TV.

X70%
by X####:

About time you put more effort into your app. Working a hell of alot better than the last version. Interactivity has been simplified, no more lagging or dropping off. Doesn't even cause my equipment to overheat anymore. Keep it up.

D70%
by D####:

Every time they do an update, they make it worse. I would give it a zero if I can.

X70%
by X####:

It was great ,

R70%
by R####:

Love it

J70%
by J####:

Hardley ever worked

X70%
by X####:

Galaxy S7

X70%
by X####:

It's ok

F70%
by F####:

Even better with the update

C70%
by C####:

Sucks

E70%
by E####:

Ooooo

U70%
by U####:

Yep

K70%
by K####:

I wanted to download a free mobile none TV provider app but I'm disappointed to find out that you do need one but it still look a like a great app, so don't let my problem make your decision for this app to be unclear.


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