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How to get Spectrum TV on Firestick?

Today in this post I am going to show how to get Spectrum TV on Firestick to watch your favourite movies and TV Shows whenever and wherever you want all for free. But before that, let's first take a look into the key features of Spectrum TV App which will make your TV viewing more customized.

Spectrum TV app features

Spectrum TV is an application which allows you to watch live TV, TV shows, movies, and more anywhere anytime. With this app you can access around 250 live TV channels and up to 50,000 on-demand TV shows and movies whether you're at home or on-the-go.

The key features of Spectrum TV App are,

1. You can choose a default channel which will play automatically on signing in to the App;

2. You can watch Live and On-demand TV shows and Movies at no additional cost from any supported device, at home or on-the-go;

3. You can restart some programs from the beginning;

4. You can view the TV Guide and get helpful tips on the Guide Screen;

5. You can add your most-watched channels and TV Shows to your Favourite List for quick reference;

6. You can connect a compatible iOS or Android mobile device directly to the HDMI port of your TV to mirror Spectrum TV app content on your TV;

7. You can turn parental controls on or off for each connected device;

What devices are compatible with Spectrum TV app?

In order to use this App you will require to download the App on any compatible device. Now, what devices are compatible with spectrum TV app. Here is a list of devices that are compatible with Spectrum TV app:

i. Apple iOS phone/tablet (iPhone 5S or newer, iPad – Air and Pro, 5th gen or newer and Mini 2 or newer), iPod Touch (6th gen or newer) running iOS 12 or higher;

ii. Apple TV (running tvOS 12 or higher);

iii. Kindle Fire (All models running Android 5.0 or higher, including Kindle Fire HDX except first-generation Kindle Fire);

iv. Android (All tablets and phones running Android 5.0 or higher);

v. Roku (All Roku players and TVs excluding first-generation);

vi. Xbox One (All Xbox One models);

vii. Samsung Smart TV (2012 model and newer);

(To stream on Roku, Xbox One and Samsung Smart TV you will need Charter-authorized modem).

How to create login username/password to sign in to the Spectrum TV app?

To use this App, you will require to sign in to the Spectrum TV app. In order to create a username/password to sign in to the Spectrum TV app, go to the Spectrum homepage, select 'Create username', and follow the prompts on the screen.

Why install Spectrum on Firestick?

Amazon Firestick is a small USB device which you can plug into your TV's HDMI port, and access all the entertaining Amazon Prime content such as movies, shows, music, photos, games etc. But without a subscription, you can't stream those Prime contents via the Firestick. To stream the contents you are to pay for the Amazon Prime membership.

Here comes the reason why install Spectrum app on Firestick. Although in one way the Spectrum TV app is similar to the Firestick, it is unique because the app lets you tap into huge number of on-demand TV shows and movies, and other features which will enhance your TV viewing experience — all for free. If you install spectrum on firestick you'll be able to access all those TV shows and movies and other features absolutely free anywhere on-the-go.

Now let's see how to download Spectrum TV App on Firestick?

How to get spectrum TV on Firestick?

The Amazon app store does not make the Spectrum app available in all locations. If you are located in a place where you are allowed to access the Spectrum TV app on the official Amazon app store, you can download the same on Firestick quite easily following the standard process by using your remote i.e. by selecting the Spectrum TV App from the search widow.

Now the question is, if you are located in a place where the app is not available from Amazon app store then how to watch spectrum TV on firestick?

If the app is not available from Amazon app store in your location, you have to consider installing Spectrum on Firestick from a third party source. But Amazon has some restrictions about installing third-party apps on its devices. Therefore, in such cases it won't be possible for you to install Spectrum app on Firestick by following the standard process. Side-loading is the term used to describe the process of installing an app on your Amazon device from a source other Amazon app store. Now let's see how to install Spectrum TV app on Firestick from a third party source.

Before downloading the app from a third party source, first you need to enable the 'Apps from Unknown Sources' option on your Firestick. To do this you are to follow the steps below:

i. Go to Settings;

ii. Click My Fire TV;

iii. Select Developer;

iv. Enable 'Apps from unknown sources';

v. On the pop-up, click on Turn On to confirm changes;

After you have enabled 'apps from unknown sources' option here are two common methods by which you can install Spectrum on Firestick from a source other Amazon app store:

Using Downloader App;
Using ES File Explorer;

How to download spectrum TV app on Firestick via Downloader App

Follow the steps below on how to download Spectrum TV app on Firestick via Downloader App to install the Spectrum app on firestick:

Step 1: From the homepage of your Firestick search for the 'Downloader App' from the Amazon app store and install it;

Step 2: Next open the app and type the download URL of the spectrum TV app for Firestick in the search bar and click the 'GO' button. People mostly go for https://bit.ly/2CvjN4j or https://bit.ly/2F9SYnh download URL of the Spectrum TV app APK. You can also use the app APK link – https://bit.ly/32m2u3v.

Step 3: The app will start downloading, Wait for the download to complete;

Step 4: Once the download is complete, it will automatically appear on the installation screen of the Firestick;

Step 5: Click the 'Install' button at the bottom of the screen and wait for the installation to complete;

Step 6: Click 'Open' to launch the Spectrum App on Firestick;

Step 7: The Spectrum TV App Firestick is now all set to use;

The Downloader app may not be available in some regions due to geo-restrictions. If the app is not available in your region, you can try the second method to get Spectrum TV app Firestick using ES File Explorer

How to get spectrum TV on Firestick using ES File Explorer

Follow the steps below on how to download Spectrum TV app on Firestick using ES File Explorer:.

1. Open ES File Explorer on your Firestick;

2. Click the Downloader icon on the home screen of the app;

3. Click on the '+ New' button;

4. Enter the spectrum TV apk URL (https://bit.ly/2CvjN4j) and the name – Spectrum TV App;

5. Click the 'Download Now' option;

6. Allow the Spectrum TV APK file to complete its download;

7. Click on 'Open File' option after the download is complete;

8. An 'Install' option will appear. Click on the 'Install' button, this will open the file in the installation screen of Firestick;

9. Click the 'Install' button again to begin installation of the app;

10. Once the installation is complete, click 'Open' on the bottom of the screen and start using Spectrum TV App on your Amazon Firestick;

Note:

1. Since Spectrum TV isn't a part of Amazon App store, you might get some navigational issues. Use mouse toggle on FireStick for better navigation.

2. There may be problem with spectrum app update. All you have to do is uninstall the app and reinstall it again following the same procedure as mentioned in the post. The newly installed spectrum TV app will be automatically updated and would work perfectly well. However, every time the spectrum app has an update, you need a new APK link in order to reinstall it by following the same steps.

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Now that you know how to Install Spectrum TV App on Firestick let's look into some of the common issues faced by the Firestick users and their fixes:

Unable to watch all channels and programs on the Spectrum App

The parental control settings which block some of the contents in the app mostly cause this issue. The issue, therefore, can be solved by disabling or modifying your parental controls under Settings on your firestick;

Unable to watch content due to slow streaming

Streaming on Spectrum TV may sometimes become difficult due to slow internet connection. Any faults with the internet connection, speed, bandwidth, etc. may cause slower streaming rate of your Amazon Firestick. As for internet speed, Spectrum recommends at least 10 Mbps to avoid streaming and buffering issues. Therefore, you need to fix your slow connection if you are unable to watch the contents on the app due to slow loading. Also uninstalling and reinstalling the app or restarting the Firestick sometimes resolves 'spectrum app on firestick not working' issue ;

Spectrum app not working on Roku

Updating your Firestick and the Spectrum app may solve this issue. Also check the internet connection as slow connection may sometimes also cause the app not to work properly;

Let me also reply to some related question often asked by the Firestick users:

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How to update Spectrum TV app Firestick?

There may be problem with spectrum app update. Whenever an update is available you just need to uninstall the application and install it back as shown in the post.

However, every time the spectrum app has an update, you need a new APK link. As described above, to download and re-install the app using the 'Downloader App' on your Firestick you are to enter the new download URL of the spectrum TV app for Firestick in the search bar.

Why spectrum TV app unavailable on Firestick?

It is often enquired – why is spectrum TV app for Firestick not unavailable?

The Spectrum TV app is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Apple TV, etc. As Spectrum doesn't support the app on amazon fire sticks, it is not available for a direct Amazon download on your Fire Stick. So, you have to 'side load' the app from an unofficial source if you wish to access your Spectrum TV app on the Fire Stick.

Why Spectrum TV app not working on Firestick?

There are often reports from the users that Spectrum TV app not working on Firestick. The app either stopping them from streaming certain services or blocking them from signing in totally. The main causes behind this issue are,

1. Internet outage – Outage of the internet connection at the users' end;

2. Device issue – The device being used for internet connection is failing to establish proper connection;

3. Corrupt application – The Spectrum app might have been corrupted over time;

4. Outdated application – The application might have been outdated for which it could not be configured properly to establish a secured connection;

5. WiFi availability – WiFi not reaching the device due to interference or increased distance between the device and the Router;

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Conclusion

The methods described in the post are the most simple and reliable methods to get the Spectrum app on Firestick. If you follow correctly any of the above two methods on how to get Spectrum TV on Firestick you will be able to stream your favourite movies and shows with the app quite easily and unleash a world of entertainment for yourself.

However, one important thing needs to be mentioned in connection with the above guide on how to download Spectrum TV App on Firestick.

Prior to installing Spectrum TV app Firestick, it is highly recommended that you install a VPN app on your device. VPN is a service that lets you access the internet safely and privately by routing your connection through a server, which helps to protect personal identity and location to stay anonymous on the Internet. You can go for a reputed VPN brand like ExpressVPN or NordVPN, both of which are quite secured and provides fast services that will suit your requirements. Read this article to know all about VPN technology.

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