How To Add Spectrum App To Visio Tv

How to Download and Stream Spectrum TV App on Your Vizio Smart TV?

Spectrum App on Vizio Smart TV

Posted on March 13, 2020

Those who own Vizio Smart TV must agree downloading an app can be simple and complicated, depending on how familiar you are with tech. Downloading the Spectrum app on Vizio smart TV requires casting. Don't understand what that means? No worries, this guide makes everything simple. Follow along to learn how it's done.

Downloading Apps on Vizio Smart TV

Those familiar with the concept of IPTV and have used Chromecast and similar other programs previously, downloading the Spectrum app would be a piece of cake. However, before downloading any app on this smart TV, you must first understand how it works. If you have Vizio smart TV model from 2018 or further, your TV will have a built-in system called SmartCast that lets you add and manage apps.

What is SmartCast?

It's the Google Chromecast of Vizio in which app content is displayed on the TV. In simpler words, it is the built-in Chromecast of the TV. It won't be necessary to plug a Chromecast dongle into your TV separately.

With SmartCast, you can see what apps are available on your TV. The system has its core apps that are preinstalled into the display. You can access them directly on the screen without casting.

Is Spectrum available in the directory of Vizio smart TV apps? Unfortunately no. Does that mean you cannot use the Spectrum app on your Vizio TV? Of course, you can! There is a method for that and it's called casting.

How to Download Spectrum App on Vizio Smart TV

The customers of Spectrum TV Essentials will be grateful to find this guide. We are about to tell you how to download the Spectrum TV app on your Vizio TV.

Through a process called casting, you can download the app and start streaming right away. If you follow these steps accurately, you won't have to call your TV service provider for help.

With the SmartCast mobile app, you can access an app or a group of apps you wish to cast to your TV. If you have ever added an app on Chromecast, the process of adding it to SmartCast is the same. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Connect Your TV to the Internet

Make sure your Vizio TV is connected to the Internet. This is necessary to download and install the Spectrum TV app.

Step 2: Press the V Button

Turn on your TV and press the "V" button on your remote. An app bar will open on your TV's screen. The interface is similar to that of core Vizio smart TV apps in the directory.

Step 3: Select Google Play

Choose Google Play from the options and press OK to launch it.

Step 4: Search the Spectrum App

Browse through your options and look for the Spectrum TV app. Once you find it, install it on your TV.

Step 5: Install the App

Open the Spectrum app and press Ok. Then, use the arrow key to choose the "install app" option and press OK.

The app will start downloading. Once the process is complete, you will be able to see it on the app bar. You are now ready to watch your favorite shows and movies powered by Spectrum regardless of your bundle be it Double Play or any other.

Don't Miss Out On the Spectrum App

Being a subscriber of Spectrum cable deals, you shouldn't be missing out on the perks of downloading this app. It lets you watch your favorite program on any device. Along with watching TV on the go, it gives you access to the complete TV channel lineup. You can also watch on-demand titles and do DVR recordings.

Starting from local channels like CBS, CNN, Freeform, and HGTV to premium channels such as NFL Network, Showtime, and HBO, depending on your cable package, you will have complete control over entertainment.

For the customers who have kids in the house, don't hesitate to apply parental controls to limit their access to content. Should you face any technical difficulty after installing the app or if the app crashes when you open it, reach out to the Spectrum support number for help.

Frequently Asked Questions

To enhance your knowledge about using the spectrum app on Vizio smart TV, go through these FAQs

Is Spectrum TV App Compatible With Vizio Smart TV?

The app is not available in Vizio's core app directory or via Google Chromecast. However, you can still get it on your Vizio smart TV.

How to Stream Spectrum to Vizio Smart TV?

Press "V" from you Vizio remote
Open Google Play Store
Search for Spectrum TV app
Download and install it.
Launch the app and start streaming

Which Smart TV Has Spectrum App?

Spectrum TV app is available on Samsung Smart TV. It's also available on Xbox One.