How to Activate Spectrum TV on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon FireStick TV, or Xbox

Spectrum TV provides a wide range of entertainment content to its viewers. Owned by Charter Communications, the channel offers a wide range of shows, movies, news, on-demand shows, and much more.

If you don’t want to miss any of it, then the Spectrum app is the best option for you to watch all the content provided by Spectrum. However, to have the Spectrum app on your streaming devices, you need to have a Spectrum internet subscription, and it is compatible with many devices.

In this guide, we will help you with the whole activation process at spectrum.com/activate on your streaming devices, whether you have an Xbox, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon FireStick TV, or Roku.

Spectrum TV App-Supported Devices

Here is the list of devices that the Spectrum TV app can operate on:

• Streaming Devices

1. 1. 1. Amazon FireStick TV
      2. Roku 
      3. Apple TV
      4. Samsung Smart TV (model years 2012 or higher)
      5. Android TV
      6. Xumo Stream Box

• Gaming Consoles

1. 1. 1. Xbox One
      2. Xbox Series X/S

• Mobile

1. 1. 1. Android mobile devices
      2. Apple mobile devices

• Computer

1. 1. macOS
   2. Windows

So these are the devices that are compatible with Spectrum App.

Prerequisites to Activate the Spectrum TV App at spectrum.com/activate

There are a few things you need to have beforehand to activate the Spectrum app at spectrum.com/activate so that the activation process is completed on your streaming device.

• Spectrum Internet Subscription: Spectrum TV is only available when you have Spectrum Internet Subscription with you. If you do not have one then sign up for it to activate the Spectrum channel.
• Spectrum Account: You need to have an official Spectrum account, and its login credentials are required at the time of activation.

• You need to have an official account at Spectrum whose login credentials were needed at the time of activation.

• Compatible Streaming Device: Check if you have a compatible streaming device like Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, FireStick TV, or Xbox.

• Second Device: You’ll need a second device like a mobile phone, tablet, or computer to visit the activation page spectrum.com/activate.
• WiFi Internet Connection: Make sure you have a high-speed internet connection.

If you have all these things with you then you can easily activate the Spectrum TV in your streaming devices. Continue reading to learn about the activation process for different streaming devices.

How to Activate Spectrum TV on Apple TV at spectrum.com/activate

Follow these steps to activate the Spectrum TV on your Apple TV:

• Turn on your Apple TV and go to the home screen.
• Then go to the Apple App Store and select the Search icon.
• Next on the search bar, search for Spectrum TV with the help of an on-screen keyboard.
• From the search results select the Spectrum app.
• After that select the Get button to download the app.
• Once the download is completed, select the Open button.
• Then, on the screen, you’ll see a message asking to allow Spectrum TV to use your TV provider subscription.
• Choose the Allow option and then enter your TV provider login credentials.
• After that, an Activation Code will appear on your TV screen.
• Grab your other device like a phone, tablet, or computer to visit the activation page spectrum.com/activate.
• Then on the activation page enter the activation code as it is as shown on the TV screen.
• Next, click on the Continue button.
• After that enter your Spectrum account login details and follow the on-screen instructions.

Once you completed all the steps and followed the instructions, Spectrum TV will be activated on your Apple TV and you can enjoy watching the shows and movies provided by the channel.

How to Activate Spectrum TV on Roku at spectrum.com/activate

To enjoy all the shows and movies provided by Spectrum TV on your Roku streaming device, follow these steps: 

• Turn on your Roku streaming device and go to the homepage.
• Then scroll to the Search option and select it.
• On the search bar, type Spectrum with the help of a virtual keyboard.
• After that from the search results, select the Spectrum App.
• Then choose the Add Channel option to add the channel to your channel list.
• Once the channel is added to your device, go to the homepage and locate the app.
• Then open it and enter your TV provider login details.
• Next, accept the license agreement by selecting the Allow option.
• After that, an Activation code will appear on your TV screen.
• Grab your other device and go to the activation page spectrum.com/activate to activate the channel.
• On the activation page, enter the activation code as it is shown on the TV screen.
• Then click on the Continue button.
• At last, enter your Spectrum account login details and follow the instructions to complete the activation.

After completing all these steps, the Spectrum channel will be activated on your Roku device.

How to Activate Spectrum TV on Amazon FireStick TV at spectrum.com/activate

If you own Amazon FireStick TV as your streaming device, then follow these steps to activate the Spectrum channel:

• Turn on your Amazon FireStick TV and on the home screen select the Find icon.
• On the search bar, type Spectrum with the help of an on-screen keyboard.
• From the search result, select the Spectrum App.
• Then select the Download button to download the app.
• Once the download is completed, select Open to open the Spectrum app on your TV.
• After that, an Activation code will appear on your TV screen.
• Then grab your other device and go to the activation page spectrum.com/activate.
• On the webpage, enter the activation code same as shown on the TV screen.
• Then click on the Continue button.
• Next, enter the login details of your Spectrum account and click on the Sign-in button.

Once you are signed into your Spectrum account, the channel will be activated on your TV screen, and after that, you can enjoy all the exclusive content provided by the Spectrum app on your Amazon Fire Stick TV.

How to Activate Spectrum TV on Android TV at spectrum.com/activate

Follow these steps to activate Spectrum TV on your Android TV:

• Turn on your Android TV and go to the home screen.
• Then select the Play Store and go to the search bar.
• Select it and search for the Spectrum app with the help of the screen keyboard.
• Select the Spectrum App from the search results.
• Then select the Install button to install the app on your TV.
• Once the app is installed, select Open button.
• After that, an Activation Code will appear on your TV screen.
• Grab your other device and go to the spectrum.com/activate webpage to activate the channel.
• On the webpage, enter the activation code shown on the TV screen.
• Then click on the Continue button.
• After that sign in to your Spectrum account with the login credentials.
• Click on the Sign-in button and follow the instructions to complete the activation process.

After that Spectrum channel will be activated on your Android TV and you can enjoy all the shows and other content provided by the channel.

How to Activate Spectrum TV on Xbox at spectrum.com/activate

Follow these steps to activate the Spectrum TV on your Xbox:

• Turn on your Xbox console and then open the guide by pressing the Xbox button on your controller.
• On the TV screen scroll down and select Store.
• Then select Search and in the search bar, search for Spectrum app.
• From the search results, select the Spectrum app.
• Then select the Get option to install the app.
• Once the app is installed, select Open.
• After that, an Activation code will appear on your TV screen.
• Next, grab your other device and go to the spectrum.com/activate webpage to activate the channel.
• On the webpage, enter the activation code and click on the Continue button.
• After that, enter your Spectrum account login details.
• Once you are logged into your Spectrum account, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

After completing all these steps Spectrum channel will be activated.