University of the Cumberlands is proud to announce the introduction of SpectrumU for our on-campus residents beginning in August 2021. SpectrumU is a video streaming service that uses residents’ UC credentials to give them access to 100 live channels and over 7,000 hours of On-Demand content. 20 hours of DVR storage is also included.
When connected to the UC wired or wireless network, SpectrumU allows on-campus residents have access to our expanded channel lineup and stream On-Demand content. When not connected to the campus network you are still able to use the service, but some content will be unavailable.
The SpectrumU app is available for smartphones, tablets, computers, and certain smart TVs. To download the SpectrumU app you can visit the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon App Store to download SpectrumU. To avoid finding the SpectrumTV app, which is a separate app, residents should search for “SpectrumU,” not just “Spectrum”. However, on Roku devices, you WILL use the SpectrumTV app.
SpectrumU is supported on the following devices:
- All major Android™ smartphones and tablets running Android™ 5 or above
- Apple TV, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS® 11 or above
- Kindle Fire Phone, all Kindle Fire models except for the first-generation model
- Mac: Safari 7 or newer, Firefox 45 or newer, or Chrome 43 or newer
- PC: IE 11, Chrome 43 or newer, Firefox 45 or newer, or MS Edge 12 or newer
What's on SpectrumU?
While on campus, stream over 100 channels, including cable networks like ESPN, AMC, TWC, FX, and Bravo; news; and local networks. When off-campus, a limited but significant array of channels remain available for streaming.
Channel Guide
| Programming | Description |
|---|---|
| ACCN (ACC) | Sports |
| A&E (AETVHD) | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| AMERICAN HEROS CHANNEL (AHCHD) | HD. A Discovery Channel offering |
| AMC | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| Animal Planet | HD |
| BBC America | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| BBC World News | HD. News |
| BET | HD. Entertainment |
| BET HER | HD. Entertainment |
| BET SOUL | HD. Entertainment |
| BLOOMBERG TV | HD. Business News |
| BOOMERANG | Variety and kids programming |
| BRAVO | HD. Entertainment |
| BYU TV | HD. Religious programming |
| CARTOON NETWORK | Variety and kids programming |
| CMT | HD. Music |
| CNBC | HD. Business News |
| CNN EN ESPANOL | HD. News |
| CNN | HD. News |
| COMEDY CENTRAL | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| COOKING | HD. Entertainment |
| COZI TV | HD. Entertainment |
| CSPAN | HD. News and Public Affairs |
| CW | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| DAYSTAR | Christian programming |
| DESTINATION AMERICA | HD outdoor and living channel from Discovery |
| DISCOVERY CHANNEL | HD. Entertainment |
| DISCOVERY FAMILY | HD. Entertainment |
| DISCOVERY LIFE | HD. Entertainment |
| DISNEY | HD. Cartoons and kids programming |
| DISNEY JUNIOR | HD. Cartoons and kids programming |
| DISNEY XD | HD. Cartoons and kids programming |
| DIY NETWORK | HD. Entertainment |
| E! | HD. Entertainment |
| ESPN | HD. Sports |
| ESPN 2 | HD. Sports |
| EWTN | Catholic audience programming |
| FOOD NETWORK | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| FOX BUSINESS | HD. Business News |
| FOX NEWS | HD. News |
| FOX SPORTS 1 | HD. Sports |
| FOX SPORTS 2 | HD. Sports |
| FREEFORM | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| FUSE | HD. Teen programming |
| FX | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| FX MOVIE | HD. Movies |
| FXX | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| FYI | HD |
| GAC (GREAT AMERICA COUNTRY) | HD |
| GAME SHOW NETWORK | HD. Entertainment |
| HALLMARK CHANNEL | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| HALLMARK MOVIES AND MYSTERIES | HD. Movies |
| HGTV | HD. Entertainment |
| HISTORY CHANNEL | HD |
| HOME SHOPPING NETWORK | HD |
| IFC (INDEPENDENT FILM CHANNEL) | HD. Movies |
| ID (INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY) | HD. True crime. |
| IMPACT | HD. Christian network |
| INSP | HD. Movies, westerns and action dramas. |
| ION | HD. Entertainment |
| LIFETIME | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| LMN (LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK) | HD. Movies |
| LIVING WELL NETWORK | HD. Entertainment |
| LOGO TV | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| ME TV | HD. Entertainment |
| MOTORTREND | HD |
| MSNBC | News |
| MTV | HD. Entertainment |
| MTV2 | HD. Music |
| MTV CLASSIC | HD. Music |
| MTV LIVE | HD. Music |
| MTVU | HD. Music |
| NAT GEO | HD |
| NAT GEO WILD | HD |
| NBC SPORTS NETWORK | HD. Sports |
| NEWSMAX | News |
| NEWSY | News |
| NICKELODEON | HD. Entertainment |
| NICK JR | HD. Entertainment |
| NICKTOONS | HD. Entertainment |
| OVATION | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| OWN | HD |
| OXYGEN | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| PARAMOUNT | HD. Movies and syndicated programming |
| PBS | Public broadcasting station |
| POP | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| QVC | HD Shopping |
| REVOLT | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| SCIENCE CHANNEL | HD |
| SEC NETWORK | HD. College Sports |
| SHOP HQ | HD. Shopping |
| SMITHSONIAN | HD |
| SUNDANCE | HD. Movies. |
| SYFY | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| TBN | Religious programming |
| TBS | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| TCM (TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES) | HD. Movies |
| TEENNICK | HD. Entertainment |
| TELEMUNDO | HD. Spanish language |
| TLC | HD. |
| TNT | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| TRAVEL CHANNEL | HD |
| TRU TV | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| TVLAND | HD. Syndicated programming |
| TV ONE | HD. Reality, living and entertainment |
| UNIVERSAL KIDS | HD. Entertainment |
| UNIVISION | HD. Spanish language programming |
| UPTV | HD. Syndicated programming |
| USA | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| VH1 | HD. Music. |
| VICELAND | HD. Syndicated programming |
| WEATHER CHANNEL | HD |
| WE | HD. Original and Syndicated programming |
| WDKY (FOX) | Local Broadcast Station (Lexington) |
| WKYT (CBS) | Local Broadcast Station (Lexington) |
| WLEX (NBC) | Local Broadcast Station (Lexington) |
| WTVQ (ABC) | Local Broadcast Station (Lexington) |
How to Watch SpectrumU
The first time you log into the SpectrumU app, make sure you are on campus and connected to UC's wired or wireless network.
Mobile Devices (iOS and Android)
- Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the SpectrumU TV app. When the app is opened, you'll be presented with the “Let’s Find Your School” screen. Enter ucumberlands.edu and click on Submit.
- After clicking Submit you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
- After signing on, you’ll be redirected back to the SpectrumU app. Select Watch TV to open SpectrumU.
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After your first sign-on, SpectrumU will automatically authenticate the next time it’s launched, so you won’t need to sign on again until the authentication token expires.
If you see a banner at the bottom of the app asking you to “Connect to Campus WiFi” for more, this indicates you’re not using an on-campus UC wired or WiFi network and, due to programming restrictions, some channels will be unavailable.
Watch on your Computer or Laptop
- Navigate to https://watch.spectrum.net/domainsearch/
- In the “Enter your school domain” dialog, enter ucumberlands.edu and click on “Submit.”
- After clicking Submit you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
- After signing on, select “Watch TV” to open SpectrumU.
- If, after selecting Continue, you see a popup asking you to “Connect to Campus Wifi”, click “OK” and you will continue to Live TV. A banner will appear at the top of the browser asking you to “Connect to Campus WiFi for More."
These messages indicate you’re not using an on-campus UC wired or wireless network and, due to programming restrictions, some channels will be unavailable.
Roku
- Go to the Roku Channel Store and download the Spectrum TV app.
- When the Spectrum TV app is opened, scroll down to the 'HELP SIGNING IN' section.
- Choose 'Sign-in with SpectrumU'
- Next, your TV should display the SpectrumU “Let’s Get Started” activation screen.
- From a computer or smartphone, visit watch.spectrum.net/activate and enter the activation code that's displayed on the RokuTV and click "Submit."
- In the "Enter your school domain" dialog, enter ucumberlands.edu and click "Submit."
- Once the activation code has been verified, you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
- After successfully logging in and accepting the license agreement, you will receive a success screen
Apple TV
- Go to the Apple TV App Store and download the SpectrumU TV app.
- When the SpectrumU TV app is opened, it should display the SpectrumU “Let’s Get Started” activation screen.
- From a computer or smartphone, visit watch.spectrum.net/activate and enter the activation code that's displayed on the Apple TV and click "Submit."
- In the "Enter your school domain" dialog, enter ucumberlands.edu and click "Submit."
- Once the activation code has been verified, you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
- After signing on, you will be redirected back to the activation page.
- After a few moments, the app will update from the activation screen and will show live TV.
Kindle Fire Tablet
- Go to the Amazon App store and download the SpectrumU TV app. When the app is opened, it should display the “Let’s Find Your School” screen. Enter ucumberlands.edu and click on Submit.
Note: If, when the app is launched, it asks for a username and password, you may have downloaded the Spectrum TV app. Please make sure you’re using the SpectrumU app
- After clicking Submit you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
- After signing on, you’ll be redirected back to the SpectrumU app. Select
Watch TV to open SpectrumU.
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After your first sign-on, SpectrumU will automatically authenticate the next time it’s launched, so you won’t need to sign-on again until the authentication token expires.
If you see a banner at the bottom of the app asking you to “Connect to Campus WiFi” for more, this indicates you’re not using an on-campus UC wired or wireless network and, due to programming restrictions, some channels will be unavailable.
Other Options
- AirPlay
You can use AirPlay on compatible devices and TVs to cast or screen mirror SpectrumU to your TV. Your TV must be AirPlay capable.
- MiraCast
On modern Windows 10 laptops and compatible TVs you can cast to your TV. Many newer Samsung, SONY and LG TVs have this capability.
- ChromeCast
Cast to your TV with Google Chromecast when logging in with Google Chrome.
Troubleshooting
The first time you log into the SpectrumU app, make sure you are on campus and connected to UC's wired or wireless network.
The SpectrumU app and the Spectrum TV app are two different things. Your UC credentials will not allow you to access the Spectrum TV app.
When watching on a laptop or desktop, SpectrumU is supported by all internet browsers. However, after testing Google Chrome seems to be the most reliable. If SpectrumU is not working for you in your browser, please try a different browser before contacting the helpdesk.
When you are not connected to the campus WIFI or wired network, you are unable to watch all channels. The channels blacked out off-campus include local, sports, and news channels.
For answers to more Frequently Asked Questions concerning SpectrumU, please see UC's Helpdesk Solutions on this topic.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to the IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@ucumberlands.edu or 606.539.4197