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Key Highlights
- The Spectrum TV app is natively unavailable on the Vizio Smart TV.
- Alternatively, you can stream Spectrum TV on Vizio by streaming devices and casting from the smartphone app.
Spectrum TV app is one of the popular streaming platforms for streaming on-demand content and live TV. Like YouTube TV, you will get the DVR feature, where you can record your favorite content and stream it later, anytime offline. But unfortunately, the Spectrum TV app is available only on limited devices, and it is unavailable on Vizio Smart TV. However, there is a possible way to get the Spectrum TV app by connecting a streaming device or casting the app from the smartphone.
How to Stream Spectrum App on Vizio Smart TV
As previously said, the Spectrum TV app is unavailable on Vizio Smart TV, you can connect streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV to your smart TV and start streaming the content.
How to Get Spectrum on Vizio TV Using Roku
1. Connect your Roku streaming device to your Vizio Smart TV.
2. Make sure the Roku is connected to the WiFi network.
3. Next, navigate the Roku Channel Store and search Spectrum TV App.
4. Select the app from the search results and install it.
5. Once installed, launch the app and sign in using the credentials.
6. Finally, select I Agree when prompted to accept the license agreement and start streaming your favorite.
Note: The content varies based on the subscription you choose.
How to Get Spectrum on Vizio TV Using Apple TV
1. Connect the Apple TV to your smart TV and connect to the WiFi network.
2. Navigate to the App Store. Search for Spectrum TV and select it.
3. Select Get/ Install to download the app.
4. Launch the app on your smart TV by selecting Open.
5. Sign in using the credentials and start streaming your favorite content.
How to Cast Spectrum TV from Android to Vizio Smart TV
With the new update from the Spectrum TV app, you can cast the Spectrum TV app from your smartphone to any Chromecast-compatible TV.
(1) Ensure that your Vizio Smart TV and smartphone (Android or iOS) device are connected to the same WiFi network.
(2) Install the Spectrum TV app from the Play Store or App Store on your Android or iPhone, respectively.
(3) Open the Spectrum TV app and tap the Cast icon.
(4) Now, on the list of devices, choose your Vizio Smart TV.
(5) Play any content from the Spectrum TV app. It will appear on your Vizio TV.
Spectrum TV App Compatible Devices
| Compatible Devices | Device Models/Versions |
| Android (Smartphone/Tablet) | Android 5.0 + |
| iPhone, iPad, iPod | iOS 13 + |
| Apple TV | 4th Generation & later |
| Amazon | Supports all Fire models, except 1st Gen Kindle Firestick. |
| Xbox One | All Versions |
| Roku Express Roku Express + Roku Premiere Roku Premiere + Roku TV Stick | All 3rd Gen devices. Except for 1st and 2nd Gen devices of Roku TV Stick. |
| Google Chromecast | All Chromecast devices |
| Samsung Smart TV | Models manufactured in 2012 & above. |
FAQ
The Vizio Smart TV doesn’t support the Spectrum TV app. But, you can use the streaming device to access the content.
6 Comments
my remote does not have a v button
In that case, you can use the Home button. It serves the same purpose.
My tv doesnt show google play
Then, you have to go with the casting method.
Does this mean if you have iPhone or iPad the cast doesn’t work?
Get the latest version of the Spectrum TV app from the App Store and cast it.