Following Launch of New App, Spectrum Users Can Get Apple TV for $7.50 per Month

[w5jck]

"Looking at the app, it looks like there is some content that is available anywhere and some that requires you to be on their network."

Yes, but that was true with the iPad/iPhone app, prior to this, as well. Either way, you have to subscribe to cable and internet, to get this capability.

They are basically just allowing you to replace their crappy set top box with what is probably a less crappy Apple TV app. I wonder how the DVR portion works? (Does Spectrum have cloud DVR yet?)

Wow, you really need to read all the posts before responding to earlier ones. All of your questions and comments have been long since answered and discussed pages ago. To reiterate for the zillionth time, there is NO DVR nor Cloud DVR if you use the app only. The ONLY DVR service is if you rent a DVR cable box from them.
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I called spectrum, they aren’t offering the Apple TV yet and have no idea when they’ll have it basically. Super annoying.

A few people are posting what they learned from Spectrum CSR or their Retention department, but this is a good example of why we shouldn't take those posts for granted. I guarantee that if you call Spectrum 5 times in a row and ask the same question you will likely get 12 different answers. Don't trust them. And since there are many different Spectrum cable TV systems across the country due to Spectrum buying out other systems and services, don't expect you area to have exactly what any other area has.

 

[RUQRU]

A few people are posting what they learned from Spectrum CSR or their Retention department, but this is a good example of why we shouldn't take those posts for granted. I guarantee that if you call Spectrum 5 times in a row and ask the same question you will likely get 12 different answers. Don't trust them. And since there are many different Spectrum cable TV systems across the country due to Spectrum buying out other systems and services, don't expect you area to have exactly what any other area has.

True, enough, but when I spoke to Retention today they verified what another CSR told me. She even created an order and gave me the order number so tomorrow I will be turning in my cable boxes but keeping my Triple Play package.

I get that you often get different stories from different CSRs - happened to me many times. But the people in Retention usually know what the deals are and what offers can made.

It is important to realize, this is a change in prior policy and is a recent change with release of the Apple TV app.
Before you could not keep a Triple Play without a cable box. Now that has changed so I guess not all CSRs are up to speed.

 

[Shawn Llewellyn]

True, enough, but when I spoke to Retention today they verified what another CSR told me. She even created an order and gave me the order number so tomorrow I will be turning in my cable boxes but keeping my Triple Play package.

I get that you often get different stories from different CSRs - happened to me many times. But the people in Retention usually know what the deals are and what offers can made.

It is important to realize, this is a change in prior policy and is a recent change with release of the Apple TV app.
Before you could not keep a Triple Play without a cable box. Now that has changed so I guess not all CSRs are up to speed.

Ok Im back from returning my boxes! As was stated earlier In my market no one seems to have a clue about the boxes so I was told to hold onto at least one box until theApple Tv becomes available with in the next month. They told me to wait until they have a commercial on then give them a call .

 

[RUQRU]

Ok Im back from returning my boxes! As was stated earlier In my market no one seems to have a clue about the boxes so I was told to hold onto at least one box until theApple Tv becomes available with in the next month. They told me to wait until they have a commercial on then give them a call .

Thanks for the update.

 

[deviant]

The remote sucks. Who can even tell which end is up without staring at it in bright light for 5 seconds? Trackpad is imprecise for navigating the interface, but fine for scrubbing content.

it's super precise if you don't swipe but just tap in different directions. PLUS you have the ability to really QUICKLY browse when needed (big lists). , can't you really feel the glossy side vs the matte side? I can tell just by touching it
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So because you like the touchpad, my experiences and opinions are stupid? Got it. You could have left out the first sentence and posted an adult comment.

If you bothered to read any of the other posts here, you will find others that agree with me. I guess they are stupid too?
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Thanks for the info. I will play with it and see how that works for me.

you didn't talk about your experience and opinions. you said that whoever put the trackpad in there should be fired. it's not the same as "I don't like it but maybe you will".
plus, you didn't even know that you could navigate by tapping in different directions instead of scrolling, so how the hell can you even judge it? look who's here, the super adult mature guy. yeah..sure.

 

[RUQRU]

it's super precise if you don't swipe but just tap in different directions. PLUS you have the ability to really QUICKLY browse when needed (big lists). , can't you really feel the glossy side vs the matte side? I can tell just by touching it
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you didn't talk about your experience and opinions. you said that whoever put the trackpad in there should be fired. it's not the same as "I don't like it but maybe you will".
plus, you didn't even know that you could navigate by tapping in different directions instead of scrolling, so how the hell can you even judge it? look who's here, the super adult mature guy. yeah..sure.

Also, in Settings you can reduce sensitivity to "slow."

 

[w5jck]

Well here is a break down of my latest Spectrum Billing Statement. Note I have Internet, WiFi, and a modified Silver Package minus the Premium channels. I also wheeled and dealed with them to get a $30 discount on the TV package and I get a $6 discount on the Internet because it is bundled with the TV. I have one cable box and the Digi Tier 1 option. I made this deal a year ago, and it runs out after this month. I made the deal after telling them to cancel my TV services because it was too expensive. Once this deal expires next month, I will be paying $187/mo for the same services. That amount is not an option for me, so I will have to make a change.

Spectrum TV Service
$64.99 Spectrum TV Select Basic TV & Expanded TV Services
-$30.00 Promotional Discount
$7.50 Digital Receiver & Interactive Services
$12.99 DVR Service
$12.00 Digi Tier 1
-----------------------------------------
$67.48 Spetrum TV Total

Spectrum Internet
$70.99 Internet Service with WiFi
-$6.00 Internet Service with WiFi Bundled Discount
-----------------------------------------
$64.99 Spectrum Internet Total

Other Charges
$9.95 Broadcast TV Surcharge
-----------------------------------------
$9.95 Other Charges Total

Taxes, Fees, & Charges
$10.08 Sales Tax
$0.06 FCC Admin Fee
$4.11 Franchise Fee
$0.86 Municipal PEG Access Fee
$0.43 State Cost Recovery Fee
-----------------------------------------
$15.54 Taxes, Fees and Charges Total

$157.96 GRAND TOTAL for Internet, WiFi, and Cable TV

ALTERNATIVES

If I drop the Spectrum TV portion but keep the Internet and WiFi and get Hulu with Live TV and their Entertainment add-on option I would be paying this amount:

Spectrum Internet & Hulu with Live TV
$70.99 Spectrum Internet Total
$47.98 Hulu with Live TV and Entertainment Add-on
$9.82 Estimated Tax
-----------------------------------------
$128.79 Total

If I drop the Spectrum TV portion but keep the Internet and WiFi and get DirecTV Now Go Big package I would be paying this amount:

Spectrum Internet & DirecTV Now Go Big Package
$70.99 Spectrum Internet Total
$65.00 Hulu with Live TV and Entertainment Add-on
$11.88 Estimated Tax
-----------------------------------------
$147.88 Total

The DirecTV Now Go Big package option will give me all the channels I want to watch, but it has a reputation for not be as reliable as other streaming services. I tested it a few months back and it is okay, but not stellar. The Hulu with Live TV and their Entertainment add-on option gives me all but two the channels I want to watch. I won't get BBC America or the Weather Channel, but I only watch a little on the BBC America, mostly Top Gear, and now that Matt LeBlanc is leaving the show I won't be watching it. Most of the other BBC America programming is available through Hulu on demand and the internet. The Weather Channel is available on the internet along with a lot of other good weather sites, so no big deal here either. I currently have the regular Hulu and tested their Live TV out a few months ago and it was very good and very reliable. I think I'm probably going to go with the Hulu with Live TV option, unless Spectrum makes me a heck of a good offer, which I seriously doubt they will. If Spectrum offered a decent cloud DVR system for free then that might be an option, but I suspect that even after dropping the cable box their service would still be way too expensive.

 

[nsayer]

I'm talking about sports and live events. Missed the Golden Globes? Missed the Oscars? Missed the Super Bowl?

To paraphrase Peter Gibbons, "I wouldn't say I missed it, Bob."

 

[w5jck]

I just called and talked to Spectrum and tried to wheel and deal again on the TV service, but I got the royal run around and bottom line is my bill will go up quite a bit next month, so bye bye to their TV service. They did say their 200 Mbps internet plan has no data limit nor a data cap (after which it gets throttled), so there shouldn't be an issue with TV streaming services. That will probably change if net neutrality gets final approval and survives the court challenges and gets implemented. I like their internet service even though their TV service sux these days.

I asked the Spectrum account representative about the Apple TV offer and was told she had no information on it but sooner or later they will send out a flyer in the mail. I'm not interested in the Apple TV 4K or 4th gen., but I thought I would ask and pass along what I learned, and I learned they are totally clueless in my location, as usual....

 

[mellofello]

Does the picture quality look better?

 

[w5jck]

Does the picture quality look better?

If you mean does the picture quality in Spectrum app on the Apple TV look better than the cable box picture, then I can only say what I see in my Roku Spectrum app and that is the quality of each is about the same. I assume the app and the cable box both stream at 720p and are then upscaled for your HD TV. The Apple TV should look about the same as my Roku.

 

[tripleh3lix]

Got my Apple TV ordered this morning from Spectrum. They said 3-5 business days but it’s being delivered tomorrow!

 

[Quake1028]

Got my Apple TV ordered this morning from Spectrum. They said 3-5 business days but it’s being delivered tomorrow!

Did you call in?

 

[tripleh3lix]

Did you call in?

Yep

 

[tripleh3lix]

Mine arrived!

 

[w5jck]

Mine arrived!

Very nice! I hope it works out for you. Strange how Spectrum in Fort Worth wouldn't even discuss the Apple TV 4K offer with me a few days ago saying it wasn't available yet. They did say I could return my cable DVR box and just use my Roku with their TV service. That is no longer an option for me though as I cancelled my Spectrum TV services opting to go with Hulu with Live TV via Roku instead. I still have Spectrum's overpriced internet service though. I'm now officially a cord cutter, albeit a less creepy one than the couple on the Sling commercials! And I'm saving over $50/month too.

 

[SLUSaintsFan79]

The Apple TV remote will drive you mad. Whoever's idea it was to put that stupid little trackpad on it should be fired.

[doublepost=1548628557][/doublepost]I love the Spectrum Apple TV app I just wish it had DVR and other features.

Also You don’t need to use the Apple TV remote if you don’t like the Apple TV remote you can program your Spectrum Remote or any other universal remote to work with Apple TV however the only features of the remote that you can program to work with it are the menu, select, arrow, play, stop, fast forward, rewind, pause, and volume buttons. You can also use any Bluetooth keyboard or You can also use the Apple TV remote app if you have another Apple device (iPhone/iPad)

 

[ErinMusselman19]

Charter Spectrum subscribers can sign up to get an Apple TV for $7.50 per month following the release of the new Spectrum TV app for the 4K Apple TV, the company announced today.

Customers who want a 4K Apple TV as part of their charter subscriptions will need to pay $7.50 per month plus tax over a period of 24 months, making the total cost of the device somewhere around $180. That is the standard price for a 4K Apple TV purchased outright from Apple.

The Apple TV 4K is being offered in lieu of a traditional cable box, and with the Spectrum app, which was released yesterday, it allows Charter Spectrum subscribers to access all of their cable content.

The Spectrum TV app offers access to live channels and tens of thousands of OnDemand programs, as well as all of the other content that an Apple TV has to offer.

Charter's Spectrum TV app and the Apple TV 4K work with the Zero Sign-on feature, designed to let Charter Spectrum users automatically sign into apps that require cable authentication when connected to accompanying Charter Spectrum internet services.

Charter is the first cable operator in the United States to offer support for Zero Sign-on. Charter says that when an Apple TV is first set up in a Spectrum household, it will detect the Spectrum customer's broadband network, automatically signing them in to the Spectrum TV app and other supported apps without the need to enter a username or password.

To use the Spectrum TV app and take advantage of Zero Sign-on, customers will need to subscribe to both Spectrum TV and internet services.

Article Link: Following Launch of New App, Spectrum Users Can Get Apple TV for $7.50 per Month

Do you need an Apple account to download stuff or just a spectrum account? Just got this and was wondering

 

[dontwalkhand]

Do you need an Apple account to download stuff or just a spectrum account? Just got this and was wondering

You'll need both the spectrum and an Apple account to use all of these features.