In our current time and age, it is quite challenging to select a suitable TV package. There is a large amount of internet TV and phone packages available out there. Spectrum TV essentials is one such package that is available to internet customers of Spectrum. This package comes with many popular channels such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, HGTV, and AMC as well. You don’t have to subscribe to cable to get access to Spectrum TV Essentials.

The good news is that you can subscribe to the package without paying anything at all for the additional or installation fee. With more than 60 channels, this is an ideal package for people who want to get a package on a budget. You can get the service by direct mailing or phone.

Entertainment
American Heroes Channel A&E AXS TV
BBC America AMC Logo
BET Hallmark Drama BET Soul
BET Her BET Jams MTV
CMT CMT Music Hallmark Channel
Comedy Central Discovery Lifetime Movie Network
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Lifetime MotorTrend Network
Paramount Network HDNet Movies Viceland
VH1 IFC
Lifestyle
Discovery Discovery Family Discovery Life
DIY Cooking Channel Travel Channel
Food Network Destination America HGTV
Game Show Network OWN Bloomberg
History FYI Animal Planet
Outdoor Channel Science Channel
TLC CLEO TV
Kids Entertainment
Nickelodeon Nick Music Nick Jr
Nicktoons Teen Nick
News
BBC World News Weather Channel WEtv
Newsy Cheddar NewsmaxTV

Spectrum TV Essentials

Spectrum TV Essentials comes with 16 channels that do not include live, local, or regional sports networks. However, you will get access to NBC Sports Network, ESPN, and Fox Sports 1. Do note that Univision, Fox, ABC, etc., are not available. You will get access to local news channels based in Charlotte, New York City, and Orlando, etc.

Where You Can Watch It?

With the help of the Spectrum TV application, you can watch the Spectrum TV Essentials, it is compatible with smart devices and smart TVs. Do note that the service is not available on Fire TV or on non-Samsung smart TVs. The following are some devices that support the package:

  • Apple TV
  • Samsung Smart TVs
  • Amazon Kindle Fire
  • Xbox One
  • Com
  • Android and IOS phones and tablets

How to Subscribe?

If you are an internet-only customer, then you can make a call to subscribe to the package to get an interactive and seamless experience.

Video and Audio Quality

The video and audio quality of the package is quite good similar to Spectrum TV Choice and Pay Per View on Spectrum. Most importantly it depends on your internet speed and the visual quality is normally between 720 and 1080p. To stream the content, the internet speed must be between 3 Mbps to 6 Mbps.

Types of Channels

Channels are predominantly related to entertainment and lifestyle like on other Spectrum internet plans. This is a perfect package for families who want to get access to good quality shows on a budget. There is something for everyone belonging to different age groups. Animal Planet, Nickelodeon, Discovery, and the Science Channel will definitely make your family enjoy the time.

Additional Features

The package comes with many additional features that will elevate your experience.

Parental Controls

The package comes with parental controls so that your children do not end up watching content that is not suitable for them. Rest assured that your children will only watch family-friendly channels here the likes of MeTV on Spectrum.

On-demand Feature

You can use the on-demand feature to watch live episodes of the shows that are closer to your heart whenever you want to watch them. You can use the streaming service conveniently.

DVR

Do note the fact that the service does not come with a DVR currently. However, in the future, there are plans to make this service available.

With the help of the above knowledge, you can easily subscribe to the package. It will allow you to relax during your leisure time and watch your favorite TV shows and movies. Not only that, but you will also be able to watch your favorite family shows and entertainment channels with your family.