SPECTRUM TV APP LAUNCHES ON GOOGLE TV™ AND OTHER ANDROID TV™ OS DEVICES
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Spectrum (CHTR) launched the Spectrum TV App on Google TV and other Android TV OS devices on April 15, 2026, expanding access to its pay TV streaming service.
The app is free to Spectrum TV customers, offers live TV with pause, Multiview for select sports, Cloud DVR, and On Demand, and supports Android 10 for TV+ devices from Hisense, Philips, Sony and TCL. The company says the app is the most-viewed streaming service by hours-per-household and the highest-rated pay TV streaming app.
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News Market Reaction – CHTR
In the Apr 15 session, CHTR gained 2.19%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 74 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 | App distribution expansion | Positive | -2.3% | Announced Spectrum TV App launch on Amazon Fire TV devices at no extra cost. |
| Mar 24 | Academic media partnership | Positive | +0.5% | Partnered with Syracuse University’s Newhouse School to develop journalism talent and content. |
| Mar 23 | Leadership appointment | Positive | +1.7% | Named John Lee Head of Intelligence Ventures to build data and AI-driven products. |
| Mar 16 | Sports feature launch | Positive | -0.8% | Launched Multiview for NCAA basketball, allowing up to four games simultaneously. |
| Mar 13 | Conference participation | Positive | +1.4% | Announced CFO appearance at NSR/BCG Global Connectivity Leaders Conference with webcast access. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent corporate and product updates have produced mixed reactions, with several positive announcements followed by negative or modest price moves.
Over the past month, Charter has focused on expanding Spectrum TV distribution and enhancing features. Launch plans for the Spectrum TV App on Amazon Fire TV (Mar 31) and Multiview for NCAA tournaments (Mar 16) highlighted product growth, while a Newhouse School partnership (Mar 24) and a new Head of Intelligence Ventures (Mar 23) underscored content and data initiatives. A conference participation notice (Mar 13) rounded out news flow. Today’s Google TV/Android TV OS launch continues this distribution-expansion trajectory.
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Customers Can Now Stream Live Spectrum TV on Google TV and Other Android TV OS Devices
"Launching the Spectrum TV App on Google TV and other Android TV OS devices expands how customers can enjoy Spectrum TV," said Elena Ritchie, Senior Vice President, Video at Spectrum. "It's another step in giving customers more choice and flexibility in how and where they watch."
Available for free to Spectrum TV customers, the Spectrum TV App is the most-viewed streaming service in the
- Stream their Spectrum TV channel lineup with the ability to pause live TV
- Use the Multiview feature for select sports games
- Access Cloud DVR recordings
- View On Demand shows and movies
To start watching, customers can download the Spectrum TV App from their device and seamlessly log in to the app without credentials while inside their home. The app is available on Google TV and other Android TV OS devices running Android™ 10 for TV or later, including TVs manufactured by Hisense, Philips, Sony and TCL.
In addition to Google TV and other Android TV OS devices, the Spectrum TV App is available on Xumo Stream Box, as well as Amazon Fire TV devices, Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Tablets, LG smart TVs, Roku, Samsung smart TVs, VIZIO smart TVs, Xbox and Xumo TV.
More information about the Spectrum TV App is available here.
"Most-viewed streaming service" claim based on Comscore CTV Intelligence Report 2022 through January 2026, | |
"Highest-rated pay TV streaming app" claim based on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) average ratings as of March 1, 2026. Apps must have at least 150k reviews through combination of iOS & Android store reviews as of March 1, 2026. | |
Android, Android TV and Google TV are trademarks of Google LLC. |
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to 58 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
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SOURCE Charter Communications, Inc.