Get personalized local news, weather forecasts, and community information. Watch live news streams, read articles, listen to podcasts, and receive breaking news alerts tailored to your location. Available to Spectrum subscribers with a free trial for non-subscribers.
Summarized from real user reviews of Spectrum News. Based on 50K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.
2.53.1
July 9, 2026
• We fixed a few more bugs to bring you a better app experience.
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5 issues
Login issues and frequent sign-outs
Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
5 requests
Dark mode option
Improved weather radar and forecasting
The Spectrum News app provides personalized local news, weather forecasts, and community information. It allows users to watch live news streams from various local networks, read articles, listen to podcasts, and receive breaking news and weather alerts tailored to their location.
Key features include personalized local news based on your location, live news streaming from multiple local networks, detailed weather forecasts with interactive radar maps, on-demand videos and exclusive series, original local podcasts, and hyperlocal weather notifications.
The app offers full access to articles, videos, and podcasts for all users. Spectrum subscribers receive full access to live streams. Non-subscribers get a 60-day free trial of the live streams. While the core content is free, the app does have ads.
The description does not explicitly list compatible devices. However, it is available as a mobile application, suggesting compatibility with smartphones and tablets running common mobile operating systems like iOS and Android.
This app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed about local news, weather, and events in their community. It is particularly beneficial for Spectrum subscribers who can access additional live streaming content.
