How to install Spectrum TV for PC on Mac

Watch thousands of TV shows (40,000 and counting) on demand and also get Live TV without really needing cable TV! Spectrum TV is a top-tier streaming service. It offers both internet and live TV services. However, it is not like your traditional cable TV. It goes a step further and uses internet connection to live stream all the content. It includes both live channels and on-demand TV shows or movies.

The main advantage of using such a service is that users are no longer bound to their televisions and cables. Take your TV literally anywhere with you. Spectrum TV App is available for both Android and iOS. In this article however, we are going to go through the process of installing Spectrum TV on Mac. This includes both MacBook and iMac. 

Why install Spectrum TV for PC on Mac?

Some users may argue that we can always use the web interface for watching live streams. However, this is not always the best solution. The fact that you miss out on all the important features in addition to losing the simple-to-use interface. Having Spectrum TV App on Mac makes it easier to shift between all devices. Have it on iPhone/Android, set top box and seamlessly shift between these devices. The fact that their interfaces are quite similar to each other, reduces the learning curve.

It connects with DVR and Set-Top Box

DVR is a useful tool when someone cannot always match their free times with show times. It may coincide with office time, sleeping time or literally any other reason. Therefore, record the live episodes of favorite shows on DVR and watch them anytime afterwards.

Spectrum TV App can view the recordings in DVR, delete one by one or by series and even schedule recordings. For example, if a certain show is going to air on 9:00 PM, then just set the timer for DVR to start recording from 9 to 10. If the show is one hour long of course. All of this is done directly via App.

Use the “Send to TV” feature to continue continue watching your favorite shows from the time you stop them on Mac. Come back from office or anywhere else and just shift your content to set-top box with one simple click!

Other Useful features

Set parental controls on your set-top box directly from Mac. The beauty of all this is that everything is directly controlled from MacBook and you don’t have to keep reaching out for multiple devices.

Check out the schedules of favorite live channels for up to 7 upcoming days. Moreover, search and organize channels using filters like name, type and more. Add favorite channels to separate playlist. Search for favorite shows and discover the channels they are aired on.

How to install Spectrum TV for PC on Mac

Before continuing, learn the background of this method. In order to get Spectrum TV for PC on Mac, we install (Android) Spectrum TV APK on Bluestacks 1. It’s an Android emulator that is used to run Android apps. It is preferred over many other options since it works smoothly.

1. Download and install Bluestacks on your MacBook or iMac. Get it HERE.
2. Login with Google account in the Bluestacks.
3. Open Play Store.
4. Search for “Spectrum TV”.
5. Click on its icon.
6. Then click on “Install” button in next screen.
7. Once installed, just go back to app drawer and click on Spectrum TV icon to launch it.
8. Alternatively, download Spectrum TV APK directly inside Bluestacks. Get it Here: Link.
9. Open File Manager (if it is not available, download one from Play Store).
10. Navigate to the folder where APK was downloaded in step 8.
11. Click on it and then click on Install.
12. Once installed, go to app drawer to access it.

That’s it! Now use Spectrum TV for PC on Mac anytime. It works on MacBook as well as iMac. Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments sections below. Also use the comments section for any query that you may have.