Firestick does what it says; it allows you to stream various videos, install apps from the Play Store or from third-party sources, play music, and many more things. In short, it converts a normal TV into a fully functional smart TV. As said, there are a number of streaming devices available, but the Amazon Fire Stick always does the job better. In this guide, we will help you to get the Spectrum TV app on your Fire Stick.
For those who are unaware of what Spectrum TV is, let me clarify it for you. Spectrum TV is a sort of streaming service through which you can watch various live TV channels and also on-demand channels or content. Also, the Amazon Fire Stick runs on Fire OS, so Android apps can be sideloaded easily. The Spectrum TV app is free to download, with no charges incurred. Many people are confused about how to get Spectrum TV on their Amazon Fire Stick, as it has a great streaming service. If you are also wondering the same thing and are unable to figure it out, do not worry; we do have a proper guide for you.
Page Contents
How to Get Spectrum TV app on Amazon Fire Stick
As you are now aware of what Spectrum TV is, let’s now see how we can install it on our Amazon Fire Stick. Before heading to the installation part, make sure that you are connected to a high-speed internet connection and that the Fire Stick is connected to the HDMI port of the television. Power on your TV and connect to the internet or Wi-Fi for a seamless experience. Now, follow these steps to install the Spectrum TV app on your Amazon Fire Stick.
Step 1: Install Downloader App on FireStick
Take the remote from your Fire Stick and head to the home screen. On the home screen, find the search box.
Under the search box, type “downloader” and click search.
The downloader app will have an orange icon. After finding the downloader app, make sure to download and install it on your Fire Stick for further steps.
Step 2: Enable Developer Options on Firestick
Before heading to the next step, we have to enable the developer option on our Amazon Firestick. This is required as we are going to sideload apps on our Fire Stick. Just follow these steps to enable the developer option.
- With the help of a remote, head to the settings page of your Amazon Fire Stick.
- Select the option ->My Fire TV.
- Now keep scrolling down until you find the developer option and click on it.
- Under the developer option, look for “Apps from unknown sources” and enable it for seamless installation.
- Now it’s time to download the Spectrum TV app on our Amazon Fire Stick.
Step 3: Download Spectrum TV app
As you have now installed the downloader app and also enabled the install app from unknown sources, it’s time to download and install the TV app on our Amazon Fire Stick. Follow these steps to download.
- Launch the Download app that we installed previously on the Fire Stick.
- The app will show an interface like the one shown below in the image. It’s basically a bar for an URL and a search button.
- Inside this bar, we have to enter the URL of the Spectrum TV app to download on our Fire Stick.
- With the help of the remote, type https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/spectrum/spectrum-tv/ in the search bar.
- Once you have typed the following, check for any errors in the link and click on the “GO” button.
- A page will be displayed with many versions of the Spectrum TV app; select the latest version to download.
Step 4: Install Spectrum TV app
Once the Spectrum TV app is downloaded, the installation window will be automatically launched.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to install the Spectrum TV app as you do on your Android smartphone.
- Finally, launch the Spectrum TV app. Sign in by entering your credentials, and you are good to go to watch your favourite TV channels.
Step 5: Cast Spectrum TV app from your Smartphone
If, for some reason, you were unable to install the Spectrum TV app on your Amazon Fire Stick, do not worry; we have already covered that for you. You can also view the content of the Spectrum TV app by casting your smartphone screen wirelessly to the Fire Stick. To use this method, follow the given steps.
- Firstly, make sure that your Amazon Fire Stick and your smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- After confirming the above, download the Spectrum TV app from the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS).
- Once the Spectrum TV app is downloaded and installed on your smartphone, launch the app and sign in by entering your credentials.
For casting from Android devices:
- Head to settings and search for cast screen, screen mirroring, or wireless display in the search box. (On some smartphones, you can find the cast screen option in the quick tiles as you pull down the notification shade.)
- Open the casting screen settings and search for a new device. Wait for the Amazon Fire Stick to appear on the screen.
- Once the Amazon Fire Stick appears, click on it and wait for a successful connection.
- Finally, your screen will be mirrored to your TV, and you can now easily cast your Spectrum TV app screen to your Amazon Fire Stick.
For casting from iOS devices:
- Launch the Control Centre on your iOS device.
- Look for a screen mirror and open it.
- Your iOS device will search for a new device. Wait for the Amazon Fire Stick to appear on the screen.
- Once the Amazon Fire Stick appears, click on it and wait for a successful connection.
- Finally, your screen will be mirrored to your TV, and you can now easily cast your Spectrum TV app screen to your Amazon Fire Stick.
This brings us to the end of this guide for getting the Spectrum TV app on Amazon Fire Stick. Overall, getting Spectrum TV on your Amazon Fire Stick is a relatively simple process. As long as you have a Spectrum TV subscription and follow the steps outlined above, you should be able to enjoy all of your favorite shows and movies on your Fire Stick in no time.