Streaming Services have become incredibly popular in today’s world. It has become the most convenient way to get content for many people. For an inexpensive monthly subscription, you can get unlimited access to the library of the service you subscribe to. After that, you must find the movie or TV show you want and play it. Including many Internet connection providers have begun to create streaming services for their users. Spectrum came this way as well. They have an application that allows you to watch videos on demand. You can even install it on your Samsung TV today to watch it from there.
However, many have problems, as some users don’t understand how to install Spectrum on their Samsung Smart TV. There is nothing complicated about it and installing Spectrum is no different from any other application on your Samsung Smart TV. However, first, you should pay attention to the system requirements of the Spectrum application and see the list of supported Samsung Smart TVs. After that, you can install the application with simple steps.
How to install Spectrum app on Samsung Smart TV
As mentioned before, to install the Spectrum App, you must do the same as for any other app in the list of Samsung TV applications. However, note that you must already be a Spectrum client to use the Spectrum streaming service. To install their application on the Samsung Smart TV, you need the following:
- On the remote control, press Home.
- Go to the Apps tab.
- Then point and click on the magnifying glass to open the search box.
- In the search, type Spectrum.
- In the list of results, select Spectrum App.
- On the application page, click Install to begin the installation.
- Once the installation is complete, click Open to launch Spectrum.
To install Spectrum, you will need an Internet connection on your Samsung Smart TV. Also, please note that Spectrum will work in the USA only, so if you want to access it outside the USA, you will get an error, and the application will not work. I also advise you to check the list of compatible TVs before looking for the Spectrum app.
What Samsung Smart TVs support the Spectrum app
Let’s find out which Samsung Smart TVs and other devices support Spectrum applications. The list of devices that support Spectrum is quite broad. If we talk about Samsung Smart TVs, Spectrum supports all Samsung Smart TVs released after 2012. Spectrum is supported simultaneously on Smart TV Orsay and Tizen operating systems. In addition, Spectrum is also supported by the following third-party devices:
- iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, and iPod Touch running iOS 12 or higher.
- All Amazon Kindle Fire models
- All Android tablets and smartphones run Android 5.0 or higher.
- Xbox One
- All Roku Streaming devices (excluding first and second-generation Roku devices)
Please note that Spectrum TV App on Roku, Xbox One, and Samsung Smart TV is only for home viewing with a dedicated Spectrum router. This means that you can use the streaming service on these devices only from your Spectrum home router, which you will receive when you connect to Spectrum Internet and become their client.
Which Spectrum features can you get on your Samsung Smart TV?
Not all features and applications available to Spectrum users can be accessed via the Spectrum App on your Samsung TV. This is due to the restrictions imposed by Samsung Smart TV. You can use another device or buy special streaming devices from Spectrum if you need a more comprehensive range of features.
On your Samsung Smart TV, you’ll be able to access features like Video on Demand, Guide listings, Live TV, and Closed captioning. In addition, you will have access to all other content included in your Spectrum subscription package. You will also be able to access all the available channels in your location.
If we talk about the features not available in Spectrum on Samsung Smart TV, we can immediately say that you will not be able to watch videos on Pay-Per-View. However, the developers promise to add this to the Samsung TV. So you will be unable to use such features as Remote DVR Manager, Spectrum Receiver remote control, and the Spectrum Guide.
How to delete the Spectrum app from Samsung Smart TV
Since the Spectrum app is installed and works just like any other app on your Samsung Smart TV, to uninstall it, you will need to use the instructions for uninstalling any app on your Samsung Smart TV. To do this, you will need the following:
- Press Home on your remote and go to Apps.
- Select My Apps.
- After that, tap on Options at the top of the screen.
- Tap on Delete My Apps.
- A list of installed apps will appear in front of you. In the list of all apps, select Spectrum TV app, and then choose Delete.
- A window will appear to confirm your action. Press Yes to confirm.
Note that this will altogether remove Spectrum from your Samsung Smart TV. To use the application, you need to download it again using your instructions. You can also use these steps to uninstall any other application on your Samsung Smart TV.
