If you are a Spectrum customer using an Amazon FireStick or Fire TV and cannot install the Spectrum app on your FireStick, you might be frustrated. However, you do not need to feel the same way anymore, as this blog has just the solution you need.
You may have read a couple of tutorials online that showed you how to download and install it, but that didn’t work out.
If this is the case, you need not worry at all. Below, you will find every detail that will help you resolve the issue quickly.
You should also know that the Spectrum app offers around 50,000 on-demand movies, TV shows, and 250 live TV channels.
However, the only minus point is that Amazon devices do not support the Spectrum TV App on Firestick. Similar to apps such as SkyTV Go, if you want, you could choose to sideload it, but the app will detect that it is running on an unsupported device and then send an error message like the one shown below.
So, if you are wondering what the Spectrum app looks like and what devices it works on, then you should read this blog until you reach the end, as it will answer all your queries.
On What All Devices Does the Spectrum TV App Work On?
You should know that when the Spectrum TV app was launched, it was only compatible with Roku boxes (excluding the first generation). Currently, it is available to several devices, and apart from the FireStick, there are also native apps for the following list;
- Apple TV (the OS 12 or higher)
- Apple iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, and iPod Touch running iOS 12 or even higher version
- Amazon Kindle Fire but not the first generation, and also Kindle Fire HDX
- Android all tablets and phones that run Android 5.0 or higher
- Xbox One all the versions of Xbox One
- Samsung Smart TV the model year 2012 or higher
- Roku 1, 2, 3, or 4 streaming players, Roku Express, Roku Express +, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere +, Roku Ultra streaming players, or Roku Streaming Stick. This excludes first and second-generation Roku devices.
- Google Chromecast – all Chromecast devices
- Xumo Stream Box – this plugs into most smart TVs, but Spectrum Internet is required.
- Xumo TVs, also known as XClass TVs
NOTE: You should know that no Amazon Fire TV OS devices are currently compatible with the Spectrum TV app, as stated on their official support page.
Why isn’t the Spectrum TV available on FireTV devices?
You should know that neither Spectrum nor Amazon has an official answer.
Nevertheless, based on the services that Spectrum and Fire TV provide, it is simply not difficult to guess that direct competition is the main reason that collaboration has prevented it. Since they are both competing for the revenue generated from viewers, Amazon is likely to choose to block a competitor from taking profits away from its own FireTV services.
Although we understand it is hurtful for the customers, we will unlikely see them coexist until the competition ends.
How can you easily sideload the Spectrum TV App on FireStick? [This is for Reference Only]
As we mentioned above, this procedure will install the app, but you will still get the error message ‘device not supported’ when you open it. Unfortunately, there is no workaround for this.
To begin with, you would need first to open the Downloader app and search for ‘spectrum apkmirror;
- You need to know that the Downloader app is the go-to app when you need to download and sideload APK files on FireSticks and Android TV devices. If you are unfamiliar with it, you can also check out the tutorial for the Downloader app.
- Moreover, the built-in web browser is one of the best features of the Downloader app. When you click on the ‘Go’ button, it will either navigate to a web page directly or pull up some search results from Google.
- If this is the case, it will search for the listing for the Spectrum TV app on ApkMirror, a popular site for downloading APK files.
- To continue, you need to find the entry titled ‘Spectrum TV APKs’ on APKMirror.com and click on it.
- Now, this will take you directly to the app detail page, which is on APKMirror.com.
- After that, you should scroll down until you see a list of the latest APK files.
- Besides, PKMirror usually has several versions of every APK file available to download.
- However, while you should always install the latest version, at times, an older version is just more compatible with your system.
- To continue, click on the ‘Download’ icon on the right side of the screen.
- Next, the ‘Downloader’ app will start the installation as soon as the download completes.
Overview of the Spectrum TV App –
Did you know that the main feature of this app is that it gives you access to local channels like ABC, NBC, CDS, FOX, and ESPN, where you can watch live news and sports? You just need to pick a default channel, which will display on your home screen whenever you sign in.
Furthermore, a TV guide pops up on your screen that will help you navigate through the channels and show you helpful tips for new users.
However, if you get bored with live TV, you have an on-demand library to catch up on the latest TV shows and movies.
DVR
In addition to giving you access to multiple live channels, the Spectrum app also has a DVR function that lets you pause, rewind, or fast-forward live TV. This feature is very convenient as it can record the content whenever you are away so that you can enjoy it later.
Tags
Besides, if you have any favorite channels, you can even tag them, which will then be added to the favorite list. If you do so, you will not need to scroll through the roughly 250 stations to get to your preferred options.
Channel Search
Did you know that Spectrum has added a channel search function to help you find your favorite program easily? Nevertheless, there is also a channel number search, but you can choose to filter by category or network.
If you want more information on this, you can search by title, sports team, or actor to narrow down the results when unsure what the channels are showing.
Parental Controls
Well, ‘Parental Control’ is very important nowadays as well. We are all aware that some content may be inappropriate for young ones to watch, so it is necessary that you lock them.
Therefore, for safety, you have the Spectrum app, which features parental controls. This is a group of settings that gives you control over what your child can access. You can choose to block any extremely violent, explicit, or race/sexual preference/religion-biased content.
Conclusion
We hope that you find this blog useful and that you are now able to find the Spectrum TV app on FireStick without any difficulty. However, if you need any further assistance, you can always contact the diligent team of technicians provided right here at any time.
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