Spectrum Channel Lineup

Spectrum TV offers an extensive list of channels to watch. But is it worth it? Find out through the plans and prices Spectrum offers.

Want to watch a new TV show? Or maybe you saw a new movie trailer but it's not available with the channels you have right now.

Don't worry! Spectrum offers a wide range of channels at an affordable price. Keep reading to know more about its lineup, plans, and prices.

Spectrum Plans and Pricing

Spectrum offers 5 main plans, each with a different channel lineup. The cost, inclusions, and add-ons may vary per location. But here are the base prices:^[1]

There are other fees you'll have to watch out for. But more on that later. You can read on for more details about each plan.

TV Select Plus

Say you're hoping to chill with your friends and watch a football game. Or maybe you want to watch some fun new shows with your kids on Disney.

Whether it's bonding with the family, hanging with friends, or staying updated with the news, TV Select Plus has got you covered.

With over 160+ channels for this plan, there's barely any channel you'll miss out on. You can watch shows from:

• WABC - ABC
  
• WCBS - CBS
  
• WNBC - NBC
  
• WNET - PBS
  
• WNYW - FOX
  
• A&E
  
• AMC
  
• Aspire TV
  
• Animal Planet
  
• BBC America
  
• BET
  
• Bloomberg Television
  
• Bravo
  
• C-SPAN
  
• C-SPAN2
  
• C-SPAN3
  
• CMT
  
• CNBC
  
• CNN
  
• Cleo
  
• Comedy Central
  
• DayStar
  
• Discovery Channel
  
• Disney Channel
  
• E!
  
• ESPN
  
• ESPN2
  
• EWTN
  
• FOX Business Network
  
• FOX News Channel
  
• FOX Sports 1
  
• FX
  
• Food Network
  
• Galavisión
  
• HGTV
  
• HISTORY
  
• HLN
  
• HSN
  
• HSN 2
  
• Hallmark Channel
  
• Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
  
• IFC
  
• INSP
  
• Investigation Discovery
  
• Jewelry TV
  
• LOVE
  
• Lifetime
  
• MLB Network
  
• MSNBC
  
• MTV
  
• Magnolia Network
  
• Music Choice
  
• Music Choice - 70s
  
• Music Choice - 80s
  
• Music Choice - 90s
  
• Music Choice - Adult Alternative
  
• Music Choice - Alternative
  
• Music Choice - Blues
  
• Music Choice - Classic Country
  
• Music Choice - Classic Rock
  
• Music Choice - Classical Masterpieces
  
• Music Choice - Contemporary Christian
  
• Music Choice - Country Hits
  
• Music Choice - Dance/EDM
  
• Music Choice - Easy Listening
  
• Music Choice - Gospel
  
• Music Choice - Hip-hop Classics
  
• Music Choice - Hip-hop and R&B
  
• Music Choice - Hit List
  
• Music Choice - Indie
  
• Music Choice - Jazz
  
• Music Choice - Kidz Only!
  
• Music Choice - Light Classical
  
• Music Choice - Max
  
• Music Choice - Metal
  
• Music Choice - Mexicana
  
• Music Choice - Musica Urbana
  
• Music Choice - Party Favorites
  
• Music Choice - Pop & Country
  
• Music Choice - Pop Hits
  
• Music Choice - Pop Latino
  
• Music Choice - R&B & Soul
  
• Music Choice - R&B Classics
  
• Music Choice - Rap
  
• Music Choice - Reggae
  
• Music Choice - Rock
  
• Music Choice - Rock Hits
  
• Music Choice - Romances
  
• Music Choice - Singers & Swing
  
• Music Choice - Smooth Jazz
  
• Music Choice - Soft Rock
  
• Music Choice - Solid Gold Oldies
  
• Music Choice - Sound of the Seasons
  
• Music Choice - Soundscapes
  
• Music Choice - Stage & Screen
  
• Music Choice - Teen Beats
  
• Music Choice - Throwback Jamz
  
• Music Choice - Today's Country
  
• Music Choice - Toddler Tunes
  
• Music Choice - Tropicales
  
• Music Choice - Y2K
  
• NBA TV
  
• NFL Network
  
• NHL Network
  
• National Geographic
  
• NewsNation
  
• Nickelodeon
  
• Oxygen
  
• Paramount Network
  
• QVC
  
• QVC2
  
• REVOLT
  
• SEC Network
  
• SYFY
  
• Shop Zeal 1
  
• Shop Zeal 3
  
• SonLife
  
• Sundance TV
  
• TBS
  
• TLC
  
• TNT
  
• TV One
  
• Tennis Channel
  
• The Weather Channel
  
• Travel Channel
  
• USA Network
  
• VH1
  
• WE tv
  
• truTV

What if you're not really interested in sports? You can save a little more with Spectrum's next plan.

TV Select Signature

If you aren't interested in sports channels, then TV Select Signature might be the perfect plan for you. It's cheaper than TV Select Plus and it offers 150+ channels.

You can watch shows from:

• WABC - ABC
  
• WCBS - CBS
  
• WNBC - NBC
  
• WNET - PBS
  
• WNYW - FOX
  
• A&E
  
• AMC
  
• Aspire TV
  
• Animal Planet
  
• BBC America
  
• BET
  
• Bloomberg Television
  
• Bravo
  
• C-SPAN
  
• C-SPAN2
  
• C-SPAN3
  
• CMT
  
• CNBC
  
• CNN
  
• Cleo
  
• Comedy Central
  
• Daystar
  
• Discovery Channel
  
• Disney Channel
  
• E!
  
• ESPN
  
• ESPN2
  
• EWTN
  
• FOX Business Network
  
• FOX News Channel
  
• FOX Sports 1
  
• FX
  
• Food Network
  
• Galavisiòn
  
• HGTV
  
• HISTORY
  
• HLN
  
• HSN
  
• HSN2
  
• Hallmark Channel
  
• Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
  
• IFC
  
• INSP
  
• Investigation Discovery
  
• Jewelry TV
  
• LOVE
  
• Lifetime
  
• MSNBC
  
• MTV
  
• Magnolia Network
  
• Music Choice
  
• Music Choice
  
• Music Choice - 70s
  
• Music Choice - 80s
  
• Music Choice - 90s
  
• Music Choice - Adult Alternative
  
• Music Choice - Alternative
  
• Music Choice - Blues
  
• Music Choice - Classic Country
  
• Music Choice - Classic Rock
  
• Music Choice - Classical Masterpieces
  
• Music Choice - Contemporary Christian
  
• Music Choice - Country Hits
  
• Music Choice - Dance/EDM
  
• Music Choice - Easy Listening
  
• Music Choice - Gospel
  
• Music Choice - Hip-hop Classics
  
• Music Choice - Hip-hop and R&B
  
• Music Choice - Hit List
  
• Music Choice - Indie
  
• Music Choice - Jazz
  
• Music Choice - Kidz Only!
  
• Music Choice - Light Classical
  
• Music Choice - Max
  
• Music Choice - Metal
  
• Music Choice - Mexicana
  
• Music Choice - Musica Urbana
  
• Music Choice - Party Favorites
  
• Music Choice - Pop & Country
  
• Music Choice - Pop Hits
  
• Music Choice - Pop Latino
  
• Music Choice - R&B & Soul
  
• Music Choice - R&B Classics
  
• Music Choice - Rap
  
• Music Choice - Reggae
  
• Music Choice - Rock
  
• Music Choice - Rock Hits
  
• Music Choice - Romances
  
• Music Choice - Singers & Swing
  
• Music Choice - Smooth Jazz
  
• Music Choice - Soft Rock
  
• Music Choice - Solid Gold Oldies
  
• Music Choice - Sound of the Seasons
  
• Music Choice - Soundscapes
  
• Music Choice - Stage & Screen
  
• Music Choice - Teen Beats
  
• Music Choice - Throwback Jamz
  
• Music Choice - Today's Country
  
• Music Choice - Toddler Tunes
  
• Music Choice - Tropicales
  
• Music Choice - Y2K
  
• National Geographic
  
• NewsNation
  
• Nickelodeon
  
• Oxygen
  
• Paramount Network
  
• QVC
  
• QVC2
  
• REVOLT
  
• SEC Network
  
• SYFY
  
• Shop Zeal 1
  
• Shop Zeal 3
  
• SonLife
  
• Sundance TV
  
• TBS
  
• TLC
  
• TNT
  
• TV One
  
• The Weather Channel
  
• Travel Channel
  
• USA Network
  
• VH1
  
• WE tv
  
• truTV

If you want to add some Spanish channels into the mix, then check out the next plan.

Mi Plan Latino

Maybe you want to chill during your free time and catch up on your favorite soap operas. Then follow up with your favorite English TV shows right after. If that's the case, then Mi Plan Latino has what you're looking for.

This plan of Spectrum offers 170+ Spanish and English language channels. This is the cheapest of all plans.

That said, Mi Plan Latino offers fewer English channels but more Spanish channels compared to the other plans.

You can watch shows from:

• WABC - ABC
  
• WCBS - CBS
  
• WNBC - NBC
  
• WNET - PBS
  
• WNYW - FOX
  
• A&E
  
• AMC
  
• Animal Planet
  
• AyM Sports
  
• BET
  
• BabyFirstTV (SAP)
  
• Bandamax
  
• BeIN SPORTS
  
• Boomerang
  
• Bravo
  
• C-SPAN
  
• C-SPAN2
  
• C-SPAN3
  
• CNN En Espanol
  
• Canal Once
  
• Canal Sur
  
• Caracol
  
• Cartoon Network
  
• CentroamericaTV
  
• Cine Mexicano
  
• Cinelatino
  
• Comedy Central
  
• Cubaplay
  
• Daystar
  
• De Pelicula
  
• De Pelicula Clasico
  
• Discovery Channel
  
• Disney Channel
  
• E!
  
• ESPN Deportes
  
• EWTN
  
• Ecuavisa Internacional
  
• FOROtv
  
• FOX Deportes
  
• FOX Life
  
• FX
  
• FanDuel TV
  
• Food Network
  
• Galavisiòn
  
• HGTV
  
• HISTORY
  
• HISTORY en Espanol
  
• HITN
  
• HSN
  
• Hallmark Channel
  
• Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
  
• INSP
  
• Inglés Para Todas
  
• Investigation Discovery
  
• Jewelry TV
  
• LOVE
  
• MTV
  
• Mexicanal
  
• Music Choice
  
• Music Choice - 70s
  
• Music Choice - 80s
  
• Music Choice - 90s
  
• Music Choice - Adult Alternative
  
• Music Choice - Alternative
  
• Music Choice - Blues
  
• Music Choice - Classic Country
  
• Music Choice - Classic Rock
  
• Music Choice - Classical Masterpieces
  
• Music Choice - Contemporary Christian
  
• Music Choice - Country Hits
  
• Music Choice - Dance/EDM
  
• Music Choice - Easy Listening
  
• Music Choice - Gospel
  
• Music Choice - Hip-hop Classics
  
• Music Choice - Hip-hop and R&B
  
• Music Choice - Hit List
  
• Music Choice - Indie
  
• Music Choice - Jazz
  
• Music Choice - Kidz Only!
  
• Music Choice - Light Classical
  
• Music Choice - Max
  
• Music Choice - Metal
  
• Music Choice - Mexicana
  
• Music Choice - Musica Urbana
  
• Music Choice - Party Favorites
  
• Music Choice - Pop & Country
  
• Music Choice - Pop Hits
  
• Music Choice - Pop Latino
  
• Music Choice - R&B & Soul
  
• Music Choice - R&B Classics
  
• Music Choice - Rap
  
• Music Choice - Reggae
  
• Music Choice - Rock
  
• Music Choice - Rock Hits
  
• Music Choice - Romances
  
• Music Choice - Singers & Swing
  
• Music Choice - Smooth Jazz
  
• Music Choice - Soft Rock
  
• Music Choice - Solid Gold Oldies
  
• Music Choice - Sound of the Seasons
  
• Music Choice - Soundscapes
  
• Music Choice - Stage & Screen
  
• Music Choice - Teen Beats
  
• Music Choice - Throwback Jamz
  
• Music Choice - Today's Country
  
• Music Choice - Toddler Tunes
  
• Music Choice - Tropicales
  
• Music Choice - Y2K
  
• National Geographic
  
• Nick Jr.
  
• Nickelodeon
  
• Oxygen
  
• Paramount Network
  
• QVC
  
• SUR Perú
  
• SYFY
  
• TBN Enlace USA
  
• TBS
  
• TLC
  
• TNT
  
• TV Chile
  
• TV Land
  
• Tele El Salvador
  
• TeleHit
  
• TeleHit Urbano
  
• Telemicro
  
• The Weather Channel
  
• Tr3s
  
• USA Network
  
• Univision
  
• Univision tlnovelas
  
• VH1
  
• Video Rola
  
• ViendoMovies
  
• Vme
  
• ¡Sorpesa! TV

If you want even more Spanish and English channels, then you can go for the TV Select Signature + Latino View bundle. You'll get a whopping 200+ channels: 70+ Spanish channels and 150+ English channels.

TV Stream

Spectrum TV Stream is a streaming-only plan exclusively for Spectrum Internet customers. Channel availability varies by location, but you'll have access to over 85 popular news and entertainment networks, which can be streamed anywhere using the Spectrum TV app.

You can watch shows from:

• A&E
  
• AMC
  
• American Heroes
  
• Animal Planet
  
• Aspire
  
• AXS TV
  
• BBC America
  
• BBC World News
  
• BET
  
• BET Her
  
• BET Jams
  
• BET Soul
  
• Bloomberg
  
• Boomerang
  
• Cars.TV
  
• Cartoon Network
  
• Cheddar News
  
• Cleo
  
• CMT
  
• CMT Music
  
• CNN
  
• CNNi
  
• Comedy Central
  
• Cooking Channel
  
• Crime & Investigation
  
• Destination America
  
• Discovery Life
  
• Disney Channel
  
• Food Network
  
• Fox Business
  
• Fox News
  
• Fox Weather
  
• FYI
  
• FX
  
• Great American Family
  
• GSN
  
• Hallmark Channel
  
• Hallmark Family
  
• Hallmark Mystery
  
• HDNet Movies
  
• HGTV
  
• HISTORY
  
• HLN
  
• HSN
  
• HSN2
  
• IFC
  
• INSP
  
• Investigation Discovery
  
• Jewelry TV
  
• Justice Central
  
• Lifetime
  
• Lifetime Movies
  
• Logo
  
• Magnolia
  
• Military HISTORY
  
• MotorTrend
  
• MTV
  
• MTV Classic
  
• MTV Life
  
• MTV2
  
• MTVu
  
• National Geographic
  
• Newsmax TV
  
• Nick Jr
  
• Nickelodeon
  
• NickMusic
  
• Nicktoons
  
• Outdoor Channel
  
• OWN
  
• Paramount Network
  
• Pets.TV
  
• QVC
  
• QVC2
  
• Recipe.TV
  
• Science
  
• Spectrum News
  
• Spectrum Originals
  
• Sundance TV
  
• TCM
  
• TeenNick
  
• The Weather Channel
  
• theGrio
  
• TLC
  
• Travel Channel
  
• TruTV
  
• TV Land
  
• TV One
  
• UPtv
  
• VH1
  
• VICE
  
• WE tv

TV Stream Latino

It is an affordable TV streaming service designed for Spanish-language viewers, though it has a limited channel selection. Available to Spectrum Internet customers, it offers access to over 45 Spanish-language entertainment and sports channels.

You can watch shows from:

• Antena 3 TV
  
• Aplauso TV
  
• Atre Series
  
• Bandamax
  
• beIN Sports
  
• beIN Sports en Español
  
• Canal 22 Internacional
  
• Caracol Television
  
• Centroamerica TV
  
• Cine Latino
  
• Cine Mexicano
  
• Cine Sony
  
• CubaPlay
  
• De Pelicula
  
• De Pelicula Classico
  
• Discovery en Español
  
• Discovery Familia
  
• Ecuavisa Internacional
  
• ESNE
  
• Estudio 5
  
• FOROtv
  
• Galavision
  
• History en Español
  
• HITN
  
• Hogar de HGTV
  
• Hola TV
  
• Ingles Para Todos
  
• Kids Street
  
• Mexicanal
  
• Multimedios Television
  
• Nuestra Tele
  
• Pasiones
  
• Tarima
  
• TeleHit
  
• TeleHit Urbano
  
• Telemicro
  
• Telemundo
  
• Telexitos
  
• TUDN
  
• TV Dominicana
  
• TVE Internacional
  
• UniMas
  
• Universo
  
• Univision
  
• Univision TLNovelas
  
• ViendoMovies
  
• Vme
  
• WAPA America

Are there channels you want but don't see on the list? Luckily, Spectrum offers a wide range of add-ons. Check them out below.

Spectrum Channel Add-ons

If you find that a particular TV show or channel isn't included in your plan, you can add extra channels as add-ons and enjoy binge-watching them.

• Sports View: $10/mo
  
• Entertainment View: $15/mo
  
• Latino View: starts at $15/mo
  
• Premium Channels: starts at $5/mo
  
• International Channels: starts at $4.99/mo

Note that the prices, channels, and add-ons may still vary depending on your location. There are also other prices to take note of with the Premium and International Channels, which you'll learn about below.

• Sports View Lineup

  Are you a fan of football? Basketball? Baseball? If you answered yes to this, then you'll love the Sports View add-on. Check out the channels they offer:

  • BeIN en Espanol
    
  • BeIn Sports
    
  • ESPN College Extra
    
  • ESPN News
    
  • Fox Sports 2
    
  • Golf
    
  • Mav TV
    
  • MLB Network
    
  • MLB Strike Zone
    
  • NBA TV
    
  • NFL Network
    
  • NFL Redzone
    
  • NHL Network
    
  • Olympic Channel
    
  • Outdoor
    
  • Tennis Channel
    
  • The Cowboy Channel
    
  • TVG
    
  • Willow

• Entertainment View Lineup

  If you're looking for an add-on that includes not only sports channels but also extra TV channels to watch in your down time, then check out this lineup:

  • ACC
    
  • American Heroes
    
  • AXS TV
    
  • BabyFirst TV
    
  • BBC World News
    
  • BET Her
    
  • BET Jams
    
  • BET Soul
    
  • Boomerang
    
  • BYU TV
    
  • Cars.TV
    
  • CBS Sports Network
    
  • Cheddar
    
  • CNBC World
    
  • Cooking Channel
    
  • Crime & Investigation
    
  • Destination America
    
  • Discovery Family
    
  • Discovery Life
    
  • Discovery Science
    
  • ESPN Deportes
    
  • ESPN News
    
  • ESPNU
    
  • Flix
    
  • FM
    
  • Fox Deportes
    
  • Fox Sports2
    
  • Fuse
    
  • FYI
    
  • GAC
    
  • Golf
    
  • GSN
    
  • Hallmark Drama
    
  • HDNetMovies
    
  • i24
    
  • IFC
    
  • Indieplex
    
  • Jewish Life TV
    
  • Justice Central
    
  • Lifetime Movie Network
    
  • Lifetime Real Women
    
  • Logo
    
  • Military History Channel
    
  • MLB Network
    
  • MoviePlex
    
  • MTV Classic
    
  • MTV Live
    
  • MTV2
    
  • NBA TV
    
  • NBC Universo
    
  • Newsmax
    
  • NFL Network
    
  • Nick Jr.
    
  • Nick Music
    
  • Nicktoons
    
  • Olympic Channel
    
  • Ovation TV
    
  • OWN
    
  • Pets.TV
    
  • Recipe.TV
    
  • Reelz
    
  • Retroplex
    
  • RFD TV
    
  • Smithsonian Channel
    
  • Sundance
    
  • TCM
    
  • TeenNick
    
  • Tennis Channel
    
  • The Africa Channel
    
  • The Cowboy Channel
    
  • The Impact Network
    
  • Tr3s
    
  • TUDN
    
  • Universal Kids
    
  • Up
    
  • Viceland

• Latino View Lineup

  Looking to spice up your your channel line-up with some extra Spanish channels? Take a closer look at the channels they offer:

  • Antena 3 TV
    
  • Aplauso TV
    
  • Atres Series
    
  • AYM Sports
    
  • Azteca America
    
  • Bandamax
    
  • beIN SPORTS
    
  • beIN SPORTS En Espanol
    
  • Canal 22 Internacional
    
  • Canal Once
    
  • Canal Sur
    
  • Cartoon Network
    
  • Centroamerica TV
    
  • Cine Latino
    
  • Cine Mexicano
    
  • CNN en Espanol
    
  • De Pelicula D
    
  • Discovery en Espanol
    
  • Discovery Familia
    
  • e Pelicula Classico
    
  • El Rey Network
    
  • ESPN Deportes
    
  • Estrella TV
    
  • Estudio 5
    
  • EWTN Espanol
    
  • FOROtv
    
  • FOX Deportes
    
  • FOX Life
    
  • Galavision
    
  • GOL TV
    
  • HISTORY en ESPANOL
    
  • HITN
    
  • Multimedios Television
    
  • Nuestra Tele
    
  • Ritmoson Latino Semillitas TV
    
  • Sopresa Super Canal
    
  • TBN Enlace
    
  • Tele El Salvador
    
  • TeleFormula
    
  • TeleHit
    
  • Telemundo
    
  • Tr3s
    
  • TV Chile
    
  • UniMas
    
  • Universo
    
  • Univision
    
  • Univision Deportes Network
    
  • Univision tlnovelas
    
  • Video Rola

• Premium Channels

  Are you big on watching movies and TV shows? You can watch your favorites with this lineup:

  • Paramount+ with SHOWTIME: $10/month
    
  • STARZ & STARZ ENCORE: $9/month
    
  • THE MOVIE CHANNEL: $5/month
    
  • CINEMAX: $10/month
    
  • MGM+: $7/month
    
  • Max: $16/month

• International TV Channels

  You can also watch channels around the world from the comfort of your home. Filipino channels start at $19.99/mo. Channels from India start at $19.99/mo as well. Punjabi channels are more affordable at $4.99/mo.

  You'll have to contact Spectrum for the cost of the rest of the international channels.

  Chinese
  

  • TVB1 Cantonese
    
  • TVBe Cantonese
    
  • Phoenix InfoNews
    
  • CTI-Zhong Tian Channel
    
  • CCTV-4
    
  • Phoenix North America Chinese Channel

  Filipino
  

  • TFC
    
  • ANC
    
  • GMA Pinoy TV
    
  • GMA News TV
    
  • GMA Life TV
    
  • Filipino On Demand
    
  • MYX
    
  • DZBB Radio
    
  • DWLS Radio

  French
  

  • TV5MONDE
    
  • TiVi5MONDE
    
  • TV5MONDE INFO

  German
  

  • DW Deutsch+
    
  • RTL Network

  Greek
  

  • New Greek TV
    
  • Antenna TV

  Hebrew
  

  • The Israeli Network

  Italian
  

  • Rai Italia Network
    
  • Mediaset Italia Network

  India
  Contact Spectrum for the supported channels.

  Japanese
  

  • TV Japan

  Korean
  

  • KBS WORLD
    
  • SBS
    
  • MBC

  Latino
  

  • Cine Latino
    
  • TUDN
    
  • beINSPorts
    
  • Ingles Para Todos
    
  • ¡HOLA! TV
    
  • ESPN Deportes
    
  • Kids Street
    
  • Galavision

  Portuguese
  

  • RTP

  Punjabi
  

  • JUS Punjabi
    
  • Willow TV

  South Asian
  

  • TV Asia
    
  • SET Asian
    
  • Zee TV
    
  • Willow TV
    
  • ABP News
    
  • Eros now

  Vietnamese
  

  • SBTN
    
  • TVBV

  Need to inquire about other international channels? Just give Spectrum a call via their hotline at 855.860.9068.

What is Spectrum TV?

Spectrum TV (or Spectrum Cable TV) is a digital cable service provider. It is the internet and cable TV arm of Charter Communications, a broadband connectivity company.

How to Purchase a Spectrum TV Plan

Just follow these quick steps to buy a plan:

1. Go to the Spectrum TV Website and click "Shop TV"
   
2. Enter your address to check the availability and prices in your area
   
3. Select a plan and add-ons you'd like to include
   
4. Select the equipment you'd like to use for your plan. You can also purchase Cloud DVR if you prefer.
   
5. Click Checkout and start watching!

How to check my channel availability?

Spectrum TV offers different local channels. What may be available in Los Angeles may not be available in New York. Here's how you can check:

1. Go to the Spectrum website
   
2. Enter your full address
   
3. Press "Check Availability"

Subscription Plan Breakdown

Here are fees Spectrum may charge on your monthly bill:

• Channels and add-ons
  This includes the TV plan of your choice plus any extra channels you purchased.

• Equipment
  Upon checkout, you'll be asked to choose a TV box. HD Box starts at $12.50/month, while Apple TV 4K starts at $5.00/month for 18 months. You can also pay the $90.00 in full for Apple TV 4K.

• Broadcast TV surcharge
  Spectrum charges a broadcast TV surcharge fee of up to $25.75/month.

• Cloud DVR
  Cloud DVR's cost starts at $4.99/mo but is optional to purchase. It lets you record up to 50 live shows at once and save your recordings for up to 90 days.

• Cloud DVR Plus
  As an upgrade, Cloud DVR Plus lets you record up to 100 live shows at once and save your recordings for up to 1 year. Price starts at $9.99/mo.

• Installation and additional services
  Spectrum charges $65 for professional installation. If you choose to install it yourself, there is still a Service Activation fee of $30.

Spectrum TV Features

Check out some of the features that come with opening an account with Spectrum:

• Hundreds of Live TV Channels to Watch
  Spectrum offers hundreds of Live TV Channels. Watch on your television or stream on the go with the Spectrum TV App.

• Thousands of On Demand titles
  Spectrum TV not only offers Live TV but also a ton of On Demand titles. Watch your favorite movies and shows wherever and whenever you'd like.

• Free Xumo Stream Box for 6 months
  Don't have a stream box yet? Then look out for this feature! Your plan includes 1 free Xumo box per account for the first 6 months. Regular rates will apply after the promo period.

• Disney+ Basic included
  If you buy any Spectrum TV Select Plan, Spectrum includes a free Disney+ subscription. But you'll have to keep an eligible plan with Spectrum to keep the Disney+ subscription.

Apart from these features, here are other factors that affect your Spectrum TV experience.

Video and Sound Quality of Spectrum TV

Spectrum TV offers HD programming on over 200 live TV channels, and even more on Spectrum On Demand. You need these two to enjoy Spectrum TV in HD:

1. A high-definition TV set
   
2. A Spectrum-issued HD receiver

Can I Record Channels on Spectrum TV?

You can record on Spectrum TV if you meet both of these requirements:

1. You have the Spectrum DVR Service
   
2. You have a Spectrum Receiver

Once you fulfill these requirements, here's how you can record on Spectrum TV.

How to record a show that's currently playing:

1. Find a show that's currently playing
   
2. Hit "record" on the Spectrum remote

If it's a TV show, you have the option to record just an episode or the entire series.

How to record a future show:

1. Press the "guide" button on the remote
   
2. Press the "OK" button twice on the remote
   
3. Choose the upcoming show you want to record
   
4. Hit "record"

How to record using a mobile device:

1. Download the Spectrum TV App on your mobile device
   
2. Find the show you want to record by either looking through the guide or using the search bar
   
3. Click "Recording Options"
   
4. If you have more than 1 Spectrum receiver, choose the receiver that you want to make the recording on

Once recorded, the program will appear on the DVR list of the receiver you chose.

How to access your recordings:

1. Click the DVR button on your remote
   
2. You'll see a list of shows that you've recorded
   
3. Choose one that you want to watch

Here are the steps to cancel a recording if you change your mind.

How to cancel a recording:

1. Click the "DVR" button on your remote
   
2. Click "Scheduled" and press "OK"
   
3. Look for the recording that you want to cancel and press "OK"
   
4. Click "Cancel Recording"

How to cancel a recording of a series:

1. Click the "DVR" Button on your remote
   
2. Click "scheduled" then hit "OK"
   
3. Look for the series that you'd like to cancel
   
4. Select "Get More Info"
   
5. Click on "View Series Info"
   
6. Hit "Cancel Recording"

Not sure if Spectrum TV is compatible with your device? Keep reading to learn about them.

Will Spectrum TV Work on My Device?

These are the compatible devices for Spectrum TV:

For the Spectrum TV App
Just download the Spectrum TV app on your device. It's available at no extra charge for:

Using your browser
To watch via your browser, just follow these steps:

1. Go to watch.spectrum.net.
   
2. Sign in to your account.
   
3. Click "Guide" and scroll through the list of available shows.
   
4. Select the show you want to watch.
   
5. Click "Watch Live" to start viewing.

Via the Spectrum HD Box
Upon checkout, Spectrum gives you the option of choosing an HD TV Box or an Apple TV. If you choose to use a TV Box, then you won't need to use the internet to be able to watch.

Does Spectrum TV On Demand Have Ads?

Yes, Spectrum TV On Demand has ads. On Demand content is sent to Spectrum by the channel providers. These channels already contain the commercials you see.

Spectrum TV generally doesn't have control over these ads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access Spectrum TV outside of the US?
No. Spectrum is only available within the US.

Is Spectrum TV cable or Wi-Fi?
You can choose to use cable or Wi-Fi. With a cable box, you can access Spectrum TV without Wi-Fi. But if you don't want to use a cable box, you'll need Wi-Fi to watch using the Spectrum TV app.

Do I need Wi-Fi for Spectrum?
Yes. Spectrum doesn't allow downloading, so you'll need Wi-Fi to access the shows/movies you want to watch.

Do I need a smart TV for Spectrum?
No. The Spectrum TV App lets you stream live TV or On Demand with your phone or tablet. You can also watch via the app on Xumo Stream Box, Xumo TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV, Kindle Fire, Xbox, Windows, macOS, and Chromecast.

Bottom Line

Spectrum TV's streaming option plus their extensive channel lineup make them a top contender for cable TV options.

Just make sure to look closely at the channels they offer and compare them to the channels you're looking for. You can save with a cheaper plan if it has the channels you want.

Here's how you can make a choice:

• TV Select Plus: if you want the most number of channels
  
• TV Select Signature: if you're not interested in sports channels
  
• Mi Plan Latino: if you prefer a variety of Spanish channels
  
• TV Stream: if you want a streaming-only TV plan
  
• TV Stream Latino: if you want a budget-friendly TV streaming service and prefer Spanish channels

There are also plenty of add-on channels to choose from. Ultimately, Spectrum is a good choice if you're looking for a simple and basic cable TV option at a reasonable price.

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