How to Watch Spectrum TV Essentials on Sony Smart TV
You can stream Spectrum TV Essentials on Sony Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Spectrum TV Essentials using your Sony Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Smart TV while using Spectrum TV Essentials.
Spectrum TV Essentials
Spectrum TV Essentials is a live TV streaming service that includes live entertainment, lifestyle, and news channels for only $15/month. This service is only available to Spectrum Internet customers.
Sony Smart TV
Sony Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.
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Can you stream Spectrum TV Essentials on Sony Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download Spectrum TV Essentials on Sony Smart TV
Unfortunately, Spectrum TV Essentials is not currently available natively using Sony Smart TV. Spectrum TV Essentials may launch a native app for Sony Smart TV in the future, but for now you can only stream using Apple AirPlay (2019+ models) or Google Cast (2019+ models).
You can still watch Spectrum TV Essentials on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Install the Spectrum TV Essentials iPhone/iPad app.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Spectrum TV Essentials app and select the AirPlay icon.
- Choose your Sony Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest Sony Smart TV firmware.
Google Cast
- Install the Spectrum TV Essentials iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Spectrum TV Essentials app and select the Google Cast icon.
- Choose your Sony Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
How to Sign Up for Spectrum TV Essentials on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Spectrum TV Essentials on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
What features are available on Spectrum TV Essentials?
No Cloud DVR
Unfortunately, Spectrum TV Essentials does not include a DVR. The company plans to launch a Cloud DVR in the coming months, but it may be an additional fee.
Single Device Only
You can only watch content on one device at a time.
TV Everywhere Apps
If you prefer to watch if your favorite channel app, you can log-in with your Spectrum TV Essentials credentials.
On Demand
If you missed watching your favorite show live, you should be able to catch up by watching it On Demand.
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for Spectrum TV Essentials.
Only DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV have parental control features.