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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 StoreGoogle 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)

SpectrumU App Icon
  1. 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.
     SpectrumU App Screen - Enter School Screenshot

     
  2. After clicking Submit you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
     OneLogin Screenshot
  3. After signing on, you’ll be redirected back to the SpectrumU app. Select Watch TV to open SpectrumU.
     Welcome to SpectrumU
     
  4. 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.
     

    Connect to Campus WiFi banner

Watch on your Computer or Laptop

  1. Navigate to https://watch.spectrum.net/domainsearch/
     
  2. In the “Enter your school domain” dialog, enter ucumberlands.edu and click on “Submit.”
     SpectrumU Enter School Domain
     
  3. After clicking Submit you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
     OneLogin Screenshot
  4. After signing on, select “Watch TV” to open SpectrumU.
     SpectrumU Watch TV
     
  5. 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. 
     SpectrumU - Connect to Campus WiFi

     

Roku

  1. Go to the Roku Channel Store and download the Spectrum TV app.

     SpectrumTV - Roku App
     
  2. When the Spectrum TV app is opened, scroll down to the 'HELP SIGNING IN' section.

     SpectrumTV - Roku App

     
  3. Choose 'Sign-in with SpectrumU'

     SpectrumTV - Roku App
     
  4. Next, your TV should display the SpectrumU “Let’s Get Started” activation screen.

     SpectrumTV - Roku App
     
  5. From a computer or smartphone, visit watch.spectrum.net/activate and enter the activation code that's displayed on the RokuTV and click "Submit."
     SpectrumU - Submit your Code
     
  6. In the "Enter your school domain" dialog, enter ucumberlands.edu and click "Submit."
     SpectrumU - Choose your School Domain
     
  7. Once the activation code has been verified, you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
     OneLogin Screenshot
  8. After successfully logging in and accepting the license agreement, you will receive a success screen

     SpectrumTV - Roku App

     

     

Apple TV

  1. Go to the Apple TV App Store and download the SpectrumU TV app.
     
  2. When the SpectrumU TV app is opened, it should display the SpectrumU “Let’s Get Started” activation screen.
     SpectrumU - Apple TV Activation Screen
     
  3. 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."
     SpectrumU - Submit your Code
     
  4. In the "Enter your school domain" dialog, enter ucumberlands.edu and click "Submit."
     SpectrumU - Choose your School Domain
     
  5. Once the activation code has been verified, you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
     OneLogin Screenshot
  6. After signing on, you will be redirected back to the activation page.
     SpectrumU - Successful Activation
  7. After a few moments, the app will update from the activation screen and will show live TV.

Kindle Fire Tablet

  1. 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.
     SpectrumU - Kindle FireNote: 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
     
  2. After clicking Submit you’ll be redirected to OneLogin. Log in using your UC credentials.
     OneLogin Screenshot
  3. After signing on, you’ll be redirected back to the SpectrumU app. Select
    Watch TV to open SpectrumU.
     SpectrumU - Kindle Fire Watch
     
  4. 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.

  FAQs  

If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to the IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@ucumberlands.edu or 606.539.4197