SpectrumU

SpectrumU

by Charter Communications

310 ratings
29 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 27, 2014
  • September 1, 2026

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Stream live TV and thousands of on-demand shows and movies on your mobile device. Access your Spectrum TV experience on campus by connecting to your university's WiFi. Discover new content and manage your viewing with personalized guides and watchlists.

Stream live TV on campus WiFi
Thousands of On Demand shows and movies
Discover Spectrum Originals
Cast to compatible TVs
Search by title, network, actor, or team
Personalize watchlists and guides
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What's New in SpectrumU

9.73

September 1, 2026

• We fixed a few bugs to bring you a better TV experience. • Thanks for sharing your feedback in Settings. Your suggestions help us improve the app—please keep them coming.

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User reviews

Basically Unusable

When this app works it’s quite amazing and I do love its features. However recently every time there’s an ad break the audio starts doing one comercial and the video shows a different commercial. After the ad break finishes the audio completely cuts out and it’s near impossible to get it to work again. It’s very frustrating and makes the app unusable for long periods of time.
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Doesn’t work

This app doesn’t even work, i sign into my school’s website just to be told there was a problem and to try again..

Doesn’t work on iPad Pro

Striped working on iPad Pro , Wisconsin student here

Love this app

it has many sport channels

Keeps CRASHING

It’s a great app when it works properly but a few days after downloading the app crashes every few minutes

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

Audio/video sync issues during ads

Bug

Audio cuts out after ad breaks

Bug

App crashes every few minutes

Bug

Video doesn't pause during ads

Bug

Login page redirects to 404

Bug

App closes automatically when trying to watch live TV

Bug

App crashes as soon as it opens

Bug

School domain never works

Bug

Constantly signs out

Bug

Broadcast freezes up

Bug

Says loading but won't load

Bug

Upper half of video cropped out in full screen

Bug

Cannot exit full screen easily

Bug

Says not connected to WiFi when it is

Bug

On demand icon is gone after update

Bug

App stopped working at UCLA

Bug

Doesn't work when connecting to a router

Bug

Freezes or crashes frequently

Bug

Cannot watch Live TV

Bug

Doesn't work off the 'Plate Of Wisconsin'

Bug

Requested Features

12 requests

Fix ad break audio/video sync

Feature

Fix audio cutting out after ads

Feature

Fix app crashing

Feature

Fix login page redirects to 404

Feature

Fix live TV closing app

Feature

Fix video not pausing during ads

Feature

Fix full screen cropping and exit issues

Feature

Fix WiFi connection detection

Feature

Restore on demand feature

Feature

Improve app stability for iPad Pro

Feature

Improve usability for finding content

Feature

Ensure app works off-campus

Feature

FAQ

What is SpectrumU?

SpectrumU is a mobile application that allows students at participating colleges and universities to stream live TV and thousands of on-demand shows and movies. It provides access to your Spectrum TV experience directly on your campus network.

How do I use SpectrumU?

To use SpectrumU, you must be connected to your campus WiFi at a participating college or university. Once connected, you can access live TV, on-demand content, and manage your viewing preferences through the app.

Is SpectrumU free to use?

The SpectrumU app itself is free to download and use. However, access to the content is dependent on your institution's participation and your existing Spectrum TV subscription. There may be in-app purchases for additional content or features.

What devices are compatible with SpectrumU?

SpectrumU can be used on phones and tablets. It also supports casting to compatible TVs with Chromecast, allowing you to enjoy your content on a larger screen.

How can I find out if my university is participating?

You can check for availability by connecting to your campus WiFi and visiting watch.spectrum.net/domainsearch. If your institution is not listed or you need further assistance, please contact your institution's help desk.