Spectrum Xumo Stream Box REVIEW - is it better than the original?!?

[@puttothetest]

Also check out our Review of Spectrum Choice kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nXq3-rfreibpo

[@sheilarolling4076]

Roku devicrs die every cpl yrs. I have brand new sony. Was a gift. I have deal with roku in my bedroom. Shows lose sound. I get back on and it goes odd again hour later. Idk what ill do but roku and firestick is amazon. B4 u kno it, all u have is amazon. We're all peeps. Lolol good day sir

[@Games91957]

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[@edwardrichardson7076]

I hate Spectrum. Frequent outages. Frequent price increases.

[@puttothetest]

I know. I was close to switching internet from Spectrum to T-Mobile 5G home internet because t-mobile was offering 5G internet for $25/month in my area. Fast forward a few months, and now t mobile is offering it for $50/month. Is it ever really about their cost to operate? Feels more like it’s about how much they can get people to pay in my opinion.

[@leosalas41ify]

Just joined Spectrum.... Love it. And prices guaranteed for 2years.

[@franciscobustamante8406]

Actually just yesterday i called the retention department because suddenly my bill increased, i got the 500mb internet and this xumo thing and brought it down from 196 to 106 per month. Try calling them

[@JustDarkXD]

I got mine for free I've been on spectrum for years now it's amazing!

[@mamiconrazon]

I thought this streaming thing is that the prices are set ?

[@missinglink316]

You can disable the Live TV on startup via the settings. There's even a dedicated button for it

[@redondo8095]

Biggest complaint is that you can’t surf channels like on a regular TV cable box. You have to go back to a menu to choose the program or if you know the channel number you can punch the numbers in. Sometimes you just want to mindlessly surf through channels to see what’s on and you can’t do that on the Xumo box or a streaming App.

[@denisecolvin8938]

Oh man, thanks for the bad news. I'm same way.... what's on the TV. It's how you find new stuff

[@stinkycheese804]

I am not so sure that you are correct about that last part, "or a streaming app". I have their Spectrum TV app on my smart TV, and it doesn't just allow punching numbers in, or choosing from the Guide, but also I can just hit the channel +/- buttons to surf through channels. The problem is, that doing that, just like the rest of the app, is laggy and slow and it's not the TV, just the nature of streaming apps and one of the reasons I hate them compared to a regular set top box receiver. Sad thing is, that surfing channels is such a common behavior for decades, that if they were smarter, they would have designed it such that it buffers a little of the preceeding and succeeding channels' content so it can change channels faster, when it detects that channels are being changed with short duration between each. It could buffer in SD res and never have those stupid blinking dots and half blued-out screen which is just dumb. When are companies going to learn to never plastic extra junk on the screen until I press a special button because i want to see extra junk?

[@shomemiss]

Nor can you pause live TV. Or pause at all for that matter. I mean look at the remote. 😅 Just got this two days ago. It's going back.

[@redondo8095]

@@stinkycheese804 I have Roku TV. Deleted existing Spectrum App Icon and added new Spectrum App back in just to start fresh. Could not change channels without going back to using a menu.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

@@stinkycheese804 Simple. Because NOTHING is done right anymore. Our options mean nothing to money makers. As Loe Kottke would say: Nothing works...and I'll add: you get what you get and if we don't like it...tough luck. So much for American ingenuity. Money rules everything.

[@Frank-s3s]

Watch this video at 1.25x speed. You're welcome.

[@bren12258]

Had to return mine. Always got error in software update. Couldn't get it to work.

[@stinkycheese804]

Was there an update available? If not, what did it matter?

[@freshtodeathsteph]

Yeah, I hate it. First, you cannot pause what you are watching, there's no pause, stop, or play buttons. The remote activation to pair your volume and additional speakers ( my Bose ) didn't connect nor pair, I couldn't even pair it with my Google pod minis. On the Spectrum guide for your shows, there's an arrow back, with the HD bxes remote to watch from the beginning, which isn't on the Xumo remote. I use to work for Spectrum Charter and in the sales, this was promoted as the new way to stream I beg to differ

[@7kadoel]

Wait!! Are you effing serious? So if you are watching a football game? You can’t pause to replay? To call someone into the room? Or…here, I have an autistic son who watches things with me. We have to pause so I can explain nuances to him. So you can’t?

[@puttothetest]

@7kadoel we rely on pause for similar situation. You can pause within the Peacock app but haven’t been able to pause within the Spectrum app on my basic TV plan. I don’t get why spectrum app doesn’t pause without DVR subscription. Im thinking of getting an off the shelf antenna DVR just to get some of the DVR functionality like pause, without having to pay for it monthly as part of any package. But that would probably only work for antenna content I suspect.

[@7kadoel]

@@puttothetest ugh!! I appreciate finding this out now! I’m just going to stick with my sketchy DVR. They are getting rid of them, per my latest spectrum maintenance guy said. I’m on my 7th DVR in 9 years 🤦🏻‍♀️ But tell me about an antenna? I supposedly can get some basic channels here in my low income apt I believe? How would that work? Oh wait…I would somehow program my tv and use the tvs remote? Or buy one of those over the air antenna?

[@puttothetest]

@7kadoel yeah I do both: use the tv to scan for channels once you hook up and antenna (all with the tv’s remote). I’m using the base-model Mohu Leaf Antenna taped to my wall and that works good. Reviewed it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maamm5-dZa6jr5Isi=a__cSZ6LqU_ObK7N Still debating on purchasing a DVR but I enjoy the free antenna channels.

[@freshtodeathsteph]

@7kadoel Nope. And if your on the Spectrum guide for ur services, the arrow back to restart doesn't work because there's no arrow back on the remote. And all of the numbers of your shows you remembered are now all changed on the Xumo.

[@colleenbaker2310]

Definitely like my Roku better. The fly in the ointment is if I return it, then my internet goes up to $90/month because I cancelled my tv service with them. I was told by Spectrum that getting Xumo would be free (learned that was only for 12 months, then $5/month or $60 to buy) and my bill would "only" be $86/month. I was paying $134/month for 8 tv channels and internet. Guess I'll keep the Xumo but use my Roku instead.

[@sheilarolling4076]

It's all so crazy. I just want to relax and watch my guys Sam and Dean. Lolol

[@vengeancewillbemine3440]

Oh damn thanks for explaining that, i just got this box included in my new 2 year deal.

[@XMcNaassty]

Sell it

[@amandapollack6866]

Just got the xumo box and I’m lost. You mention you just log in and then your guide is blue and shows channel numbers. Where do I log in? My guide is purple and shows no channel numbers and I don’t have the options across the top of my tv like you do when you show guide, recordings, etc.

[@beverlystanton2445]

Had it 3 days and returned it. Too complicated for me. I had to use 2 remotes to even get it on. The voice command was good but trying to get a guide with channel numbers was a challenge. The frosting on the cake today was when I was watching the Bills game the screen went black. I tried a couple times and finally got an error code, I looked it up and there was an issue with the XUMO box....that was it for me..back to the Spectrum store it went.

[@xboxgamerz22]

So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?

[@7kadoel]

Who won the game…oh wait!! Last year I didn’t put enough time on my DVR at the end of the Vikings Bills game. I’m a Vikings fan. Still don’t know how the hell that game ended… 💜💛🏈😬

[@trishrayburn4251]

Call their tech support. They have an entire department dedicated to help with xumo and it's set up and helped me with my set up. It's only $5 a month if I rent it to start and if I want to buy it it is only $60 or 12x5. I decided to rent it first in case I didn't like it. So far, I love it

[@artdogg50]

Just started using it last night and not sure how I really feel about the Xumo player. I found the voice command addition to be very annoying and had to disable it immediately. It's definitely not beating my Amazon Firestick, but I'll have to test it against the Roku system in my television.

[@xboxgamerz22]

So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?

[@artdogg50]

It's OK but not great. Doesn't seem to turn on automatically and it takes a few times restarting it. I was given two of them and they charged me for the second one. I returned it and they dropped the charges. I think I'm going to return the other one too. I really don't need it.

[@sarahfmommy81]

I don’t like the new Xumo box even with the power saving disabled it randomly turns off. I can’t even have it on an hour or two without this happening. I have a Roku tv in my bedroom and a fire stick in another bedroom that I use with no issues but until I upgrade my Phillips 4k tv in the living room to a Roku tv or Spectrum app will be available on my extra firestick. I will just use the HD spectrum receiver.

[@parrott13]

Does it support Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The Spectrum app only delivers programs in 2.0 stereo when used through a Roku or similar device.

[@sallymcdavid349]

Going back! I've spent hours learning how to use Xumo & the Spectrum Ap. We have Dennon receiver with 5.1 speakers. Spectrum doesn't know they exist and the sound for anything Spectrum is awful. Anything streamed is outstanding. I will say that the video quality is better than Dish TV but I don't want to fight with the Xumo box/cDVR. It stalls, won't go where it is supposed to all the time and is in general a PITA! Had great hopes, but continuing on with Dish (for now) and my Firestick.

[@ocangels]

Jut got brand ew Xumo spectrum. W tiny boxes for 4 TVs. Taped a show. Watched it. Paused it. Works great BUT you can’t pause live tv. Re they insane? Greatest tv feature in history from 15 years ago and they don’t have it. Bye Spectrum hello Fubo

[@SwapPartLLC]

I can't stand the Xumo box. My biggest complaint is that it turns itself off after 4 hours. Doesn't matter what I do in settings, it still turns itself off. If that isn't bad enough, when I turn it back on, it's no longer on the channel I was watching. This results in me missing several minutes of whatever I was watching. I have yet to see any message pop up asking me if I'm still watching, though I've seen comments in various forums where people say there is one. Honestly, I could probably get used to it turning itself off, but having to miss several minutes of my show while trying to find my channel again is just too much. Both of my TVs have Roku, so it makes no sense for me to pay $5 a month for each Xumo when I can use the same app for free. These are both going back tomorrow.

[@denisecolvin8938]

Trick to that is to set reminders for say the morning it will stay on.

[@SwapPartLLC]

@@denisecolvin8938 The Spectrum app on Roku is way better. I sent all my boxes back.

[@tonirobinson4987]

And I want mine to turn off after 4 hours.

[@paolo-ej2tg]

I don't understand the meaning of this since all tvs now have those capabilities already embedded in it

[@puttothetest]

Well for me, as a consumer, I got a pre-smart tv with no ability to run apps so I’m using a device like this already. For the cable companies, I’ve thought a lot about why they’d invest in developing these and my guess is that it gives them better control over the user experience (they don’t have to deal with Amazon or Apple or Google) and perhaps more data analytics of how these are used. Purely a guess though.

[@Archerman.4514]

Considering my internet was down basically for 1.5 days just a week or so ago, I don’t plan on adding more Spectrum services. I also guess the remote isn’t back lit either?

[@freshtodeathsteph]

Nope And no pause or stop and with Spevtrum hd boxes the remote would let you use the left curved arrow to watch from the beginning The Xumo remote doesn't have to go all rhe way to on demand search for the movie and watch Waste of time

[@2-Corrupt]

First world problems. The remote don't have a flashlight on it lol

[@steveparks6970]

Some additional dislikes: 1) Can't pause live TV 2) When viewing recorded shows on HULU, can't FF through ads 3) Not all network shows are available like HULU, e.g., HGTV does not have several shows that HULU has on HGTV (this one is wierd!)

[@shomemiss]

💯 AGREE.

[@toddspikebroadhead6271]

My Wi-Fi got messed up can you show how to connect a network back to my TV my TV is not a smart TV we just got the box and I cannot figure out how to reset it to be able to connect back to the network I have tried everything please help

[@puttothetest]

@toddspikebroadhead6271 Some tips that might be of help are in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGnNh6xnjruloq8si=BHjORY8HigVqVHrF Hope it is useful.

[@lmg4293]

Can you use this with an amazon fire tv? Because a spectrum tech came out and set all this up but I can’t figure out how to use it with my tv

[@puttothetest]

@lmg4293 I do not see Fire TV in the list from Spectrum (source: www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/streaming/spectrum-tv-app?opredirect=cable-tv_spectrum-tv-app) Apple: iPad®, iPad® mini, iPhone® and iPod Touch® running iOS 15 or higher Apple TVs running tvOS 15.0 or higher Amazon: Kindle Fire (except first-generation) and Kindle Fire HDX Android: All tablets and phones running Android 5.0 or higher Xbox One: All versions of Xbox One Samsung Smart TV: Model years 2012 or higher Roku TV, 2K Roku TV, 4K Roku TV, 8K Roku TV Roku Boxes: Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Express 4K, Roku Express 4K+, Roku Ultra, Roku Ultra LT Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Streaming Stick 4K, Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Streambar Google Chromecast: All Google Chromecast devices Xumo Stream Box: Plugs into most smart TVs. Spectrum Internet® is required. Xumo TVs (also known as XClass TVs)

[@rickc.3552]

Does anyone know how to access the dvr with the remote?

[@puttothetest]

@rickc.3552 If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc

[@Chelsina]

How do you access the guide? I can’t get mine to come up!

[@jorgerivera9405]

You have to open the Xumo button from ur control and it takes you the T.V guide.

[@JeffCarter-f2j]

What is the difference between Xuma and Roku? One difference is Roku is a one time charge for the equipment of $30 to $60 forever and Xumo is $29 or $350 a year for now until Spectrum decides to raises the monthly charge every year .

[@Chazar65]

Wrong... $5 per month for 12 months then Xumo is paid off/yours to keep. $60 total.

[@puttothetest]

Yes @Chazar65 and expanded on that a bit in the Q & A video this week, in case that is helpful to anyone here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmwY6unr6p-eJY

[@EdwardStettler]

I bought an ota box and it gives the option to connect to cable instead of antenna. For free i can record with it onto a thumb drive

[@caseylasalle]

Which box?

[@icecold2666]

I'm mad my tv doesn't have the spectrum app

[@puttothetest]

@icecold2666 Yeah and I think the future could see more separation of apps by tv. Xumo started partnering with TV makers now too (similar to what Roku has done). Assuming those TVs with the Xumo name on them have the Spectrum app but haven't tried one yet. I'm not buying a new TV just to get the app on it, just wanted to mention that's their trajectory.

[@v1bes855]

Ok well this might be a dumb question but can i just use my Roku instead? Assuming i switch over to a streaming package, is it mandatory that i have to use their Xumo device? Or, similarly to their modems. Can i just use anither device compatible?

[@puttothetest]

@v1bes855 Similar to Disney +, Netflix, etc., you should be able to just subscribe to their app without having to purchase either the Xumo streaming box or their modems/internet service. I have not tried the Roku in a few years (sounds like it would be worth revisiting it).

[@jacobarminius5818]

I hve been testing this out for my mother. I actually like it mainly due to the channel numbers on the remote, and ease of use. However, since I can't figure out how to incorporate Local channels I will be returning it. There are no antenna options here in the country.

[@chelseaw4484]

What tv package do you have with it?

[@user-or4dm1fv3f]

Can you receive local channels with Xumo?

[@puttothetest]

One way is to, within the Spectrum app on Xumo, subscribe to the Spectrum plan which includes local channels ($$). Other apps may offer local channels too like Sling, KZbinTv, etc. also there is no direct antenna in the Xumo box so it can’t natively receive over-the-air channels.

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

​@@puttothetest THE PERSON, WHO CAME UP THE IDEA OF STREAMING SHOWS AND KZbin VIDEOS, IS A GABMUCS EFIL WOL

[@puttothetest]

@user-or4dm1fv3f Also expanded the answer in the Q & A video this week, in case that is helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmwY6unr6p-eJY

[@GaylaConner]

Do you make the 6 didgit code up or is there a curtain one u need to use?

[@puttothetest]

That’s a good question! I suspect the code is unique to my device. And each device probably has its own 6 digit code to activate it so they can link it to each persons account.

[@shototodoroki7476]

Do you have to download the app?

[@rosettebattista6121]

I just spoke to spectrum today and had same question. They said app is already preinstalled in zumo box.

[@mindfreak2121]

Is this the same as the Xfinity Flex box? I know that the remote is different with the Xumo box.

[@beautyblk]

I like it. I am in a rural area so I don't have any other choices. It's a win for me. 👍🏿🙌🏿

[@stinkycheese804]

Huh? Of course you have other choices. Even if you have to get internet from them, a standalone streaming app widget (or many modern smart TVs with that app support) can pull content from any provider you choose, does not need to be Spectrum or the Xumo.

[@beautyblk]

​@@stinkycheese804we don't have other choices, so maybe you should mind your business. New home development in a rural area.

[@kayluuhs]

@@beautyblkyeah you do you can get discs lol

[@beautyblk]

No thank we are happy with spectrum. Our money, our choice. That is what makes America great!🤷🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️​@@kayluuhs

[@stinkycheese804]

@@beautyblk You misunderstood. You still have choices for TV even if forced to use the only internet provider in the area. However, you do in fact, also have the choice to not whine about not having choices because of where you chose to live. Obviously, many people wouldn't live in a rural area specifically because of situations like that, and a dozen other things too. It is very much my business to choose where I live, for the amenities that location provides.

[@ms4life4me]

Thanks for answering my question on your video. I viewed it

[@ms4life4me]

Can I use the stream box instead of a tradional cable box? If so, can I use the same wires?

[@puttothetest]

While the traditional cable box was wired with a coax cable, the new Xumo stream box can be connected either with an Ethernet network cable or, wirelessly to your network if you have a wireless network. Hope that helps!

[@puttothetest]

For what it’s worth, did a video answer for this question in this weeks Q & A Wednesday kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSaiKeXg9OigKM

[@gillz107]

Since everyone is saying that the Spectrum app doesn't stream in 4K or HDR, I highly doubt this box is capable of doing so either

[@artdogg50]

I just got this deal and new configuration in the mail today. I ordered Spectrum Essentials last year after avoiding Spectrum cable tv for years. It's really wasn't bad. TV Choice was even better. I may try it again because I kind of prefer having a box to just using the App on the tv. I take it no DVR service or is there an option for other cable tv packages? All I saw was Spectrum TV Essentials.

[@puttothetest]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah I think the actual cable box is way easier to use and would prefer that but the price and the tag-on costs was a lot. You are correct, there is no DVR option within the stream box but I could see them adding a cloud-version like KZbin TV offers. Also no local channels on the stream box but I still have my antenna for those which works great.

[@artdogg50]

I went ahead and ordered it with Spectrum TV Choice. I have a Roku so I didn't really need the Xumo box, but since it's free I thought why not. It should arrive tomorrow.

[@joeweatlu5169]

I have Spectrum streaming tv and get the same channels as Choice. I also have cloud dvr and can record 100 shows from any connected tv.

[@artdogg50]

​@@joeweatlu5169Well that'll be a nice option with Cloud DVR. Tough not to be able to record anything sometimes. Can't wait to set it tonight after work.

[@dsmith019]

@@artdogg50 Free? I thought it was 5 dollars a month after the 7day trial. Guess it depends on where you live. I'm in California.

[@ladydianadomingo9030]

Can you choose Xfinity not spectrum as your provider instead. Does it belong to the option

[@ImEmough]

Is it worth getting if I already have a smart tv that houses my apps

[@puttothetest]

I think it’s redundant if you have a Smart Tv (unless the Smart Tv doesn’t have the spectrum app). Although I don’t have a smart tv but have an old lcd tv with antenna, and Xumo box and an older Apple TV box. I should add: I do like being able to push the channel numbers on the remote. That only works on the spectrum app on Xumo box (not on the spectrum app on Apple TV).

[@crosslink1493]

No, it would be redundant. I've got a SMART TV from Vizio, they have their own mix of apps and constantly update them. All I watch are movies on Tubi, Pluto, and Plex (all free) so no need for a Xumo box, Firestick, Roku device. I use an antenna on the roof to get local broadcast channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX).

[@sklawitt2007]

Do the number buttons work to pull up a channel?

[@puttothetest]

Yes they do, in the Spectrum App I can put the channel number in and it goes there. No “last channel” button but I did find if you arrow down, it gives you a popup row of your most recent channels.

[@sparkonthehorizon]

So I am a Spectrum cable customer (I have a bundle that includes phone, internet, and cable). But the bill is waaaaaaay too high. Would this option be a good alternative (assuming I can also add on spectrum Internet) ? Or does this also include spectrum Internet? I don't need the phone landline included in my current plan ..

[@puttothetest]

I’m getting spectrum internet and a single xumo box with spectrum tv base package (no local channels, no DVR, no add on packages) for $80 a month for 12 months. From there I will reevaluate based on the bump in costs likely to occur after the 12th month.

[@sparkonthehorizon]

@@puttothetest that doesn't sound bad at all. Can the one xumo be used for multiple TV's, or is it like the cable box converter where u need one for each TV?

[@puttothetest]

@@sparkonthehorizon it’s one xumo box per tv but if your tvs are smart tvs or if you have Roku , Apple TV or similar, you can use the Spectrum TV app on the other TVs with the same login.

[@sparkonthehorizon]

​@@puttothetestcool deal! Does the deal you're on also include Spectrum Internet, or are you getting Internet from someone else?

[@puttothetest]

@@sparkonthehorizon that includes internet.

[@vengeancewillbemine3440]

But do the netflix and other apps free or do you need to pay? I know dumb question . 😅

[@puttothetest]

Good question! They can vary but apps like Netflix typically require you to have a subscription with that app. If it helps at all, here is video showing some of the apps on Xumo box which are free (no subscription required) : Free TV apps on Xumo Stream Box - top 10 free tv apps 2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZalkJ2YgrJ2fc0

[@Tombilicus]

​​@@puttothetest I HAVE TO NOW RE-IN PUT IN MY EMAIL, NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, PHONE NUMBER, ETC TO EACH OF THE STREAMING CHANNELS: TUBI, FLEX, FILMRISE, ETC, NOW, SINCE THERE WAS AN INTERNET OUTAGE A DAY OR 2 AGO🤬🤬🤬🤬 LUCKILY, I HAVE AN AMPLIFIED ANTENNA TO GET OVER 100 PLUS CHANNELS.

[@bianconi207]

Does it include local channels? Like news/weather etc

[@puttothetest]

I have the cheapest plan, Spectrum Essentials TV, which comes without Locals. You can upgrade your plan to get locals though. I opted for a cheap indoor leaf antenna to get my local channels for free and that works good enough at the moment.

[@puttothetest]

@bianconi207 Also expanded the answer in the Q & A video this week, in case that is helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmwY6unr6p-eJY

[@markrainwater3406]

How do you set the power on channel? Thanks.

[@puttothetest]

@markrainwater3406 Its in the Spectrum TV app settings which are tricky to get to. Made a quick video to demonstrate. kzbin.infoOo_5XbpRbhM?feature=share

[@markrainwater3406]

@@puttothetest Thanks!

[@retsehCelcnU]

OLD DAYS, are you serious, NO CHANNEL UP AND BUTTON!!! UNACCEPTABLE!!! WHAT OLD DAY REMOTE DID YOU EVER HAVE WITH NO CHANNEL BUTTONS??

[@jorgerivera9405]

Can your xumo let's you lower and raise the volume on ur t.v? Because on my Xumo it doesn't let me anymore but before today it did

[@puttothetest]

If you are still having the issue, check out this thread on the other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpPXgquHrp6bgM0&lc=Ugxj6nfw-NLmfT6rDel4AaABAg where the commenter talks about pairing your remote with your TV. Hope that is helpful! Mine still does except when blocked by my kids toys, which, rather than be put away in the toy box, seem to have found a home on the tv console at the base of my tv :)

[@phenry5083]

Can you go to the channel by entering the number? Spectrum says its not supported on any streaming device.

[@puttothetest]

Yes within the Spectrum TV app on the Xumo box, you can go to channels by their number. It’s a nice feature, most other streaming boxes don’t have that.

[@puttothetest]

For what it’s worth, did a video answer for this question in this weeks Q & A Wednesday kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSaiKeXg9OigKM

[@stinkycheese804]

Not supported just means not guarantteed aka they don't know. I can enter the number (as well as other methods like the channel plus/minus buttons) using the remote control with the spectrum app on my recent vintage samsung smart tv, and it's a low end TV, nothing special. However, streaming apps lag far more than normal set top box receivers and this is no exception.

[@mikeboatright5349]

It there a channel up/down buttons? I don't want to go to the guide all the time.

[@puttothetest]

No there unfortunately is not. Once you are in the guide you can arrow up and down but it’s not the same thing.

[@mikeboatright5349]

Guess I'm old school and like channel up/down. Bummer.@@puttothetest

[@Karishin32]

But whats the real cost after 12 months? Just got the offer for a free box in the mail and have been debating on dropping directv stream.

[@JamalFuckinKilla]

You're fucked either way.

[@daniellat7963]

$5

[@blancogordo7749]

can you record programs to watch later?

[@puttothetest]

Yes if you subscribe to their cloud DVR option. I have a video on that if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbcsi=NFKTjsHOiENRDUjJ

[@rhowa1]

Does this box sream in 4k or HDR 10

[@LIONESSOFZION]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@charliet3892]

Does this Xumo box have local channels?

[@puttothetest]

Not through an antenna but through many apps on Xumo, assuming you pay for the respective app’s subscription which includes local channels. Check out the Spectrum, KZbin TV, Sling apps to name a few…each has subscription tier that includes local channels. Hope that helps!

[@puttothetest]

@charliet3892 Also expanded the answer in the Q & A video this week, in case that is helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmwY6unr6p-eJY

[@maryestadurtche9452]

How do you get your local stations!

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

Connect to your belly button

[@puttothetest]

In the spectrum app you can get locals by paying for a higher price plan which has locals included. I didn’t do this because I didn’t wanna pay for them and didn’t mind switching between the spectrum app and my antenna. I bought a cheap antenna and that seems to work pretty well. It is a hassle to go between the two, but it’s not a huge hassle. Here is a review of the antenna, if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maamm5-dZa6jr5Isi=T5hG6wQkOLNn6IX6

[@maryestadurtche9452]

@@puttothetest thank you

[@Chentedann]

What’s the difference using this box or just the Spectrum app on my tv?

[@puttothetest]

If you have a smart TV with the spectrum app, you can access the app that way just the same - no need for Xumo box. But if your tv does not have the spectrum app, or you have a not-smart-tv like myself, the xumo box is the equivalent of the smart tv, an Apple TV, Roku, fire stick, etc.

[@cristinacornelio01]

My remote control was disconnected from the box and it doesn’t want to work, I tried pressing 1-3 to connect it but it doesn’t work; does anyone know how to do it?

[@puttothetest]

@cristinacornelio01 Since the pairing didn't work on its own, I'd try resetting the remote first, then pairing it. Reset instructions from www.xumo.com/support/remote/somethings-not-working-with-my-remote-how-can-i-fix-it How do I reset my remote? 1. Hold the ← and + buttons for 3 seconds until the light at the top of the remote turns solid green. 2. Press 9, then 8, then 4 (the light will blink red a few times and then turn off). 3. With your Remote Control pointed towards your device, try pressing the home-icon, then other keys to make sure your remote is working properly.

[@MrGarcon98]

well if you been with spectrum for years my internet is 95 bucks just for internet ,,,,,,basic tv is about 29 just like local channels all together which they call a combo is 176 a months, i am going to try this xumo box ? did not get it yet but as i am reading on utube local channels dont come with this XUMO ? another issue i see comiing maybe ! thanks for the vid

[@puttothetest]

Yeah the local channels can be gotten with their higher cost channel packages. Alternatively, you can use on of the other apps installed on the Xumo (such as KZbinTv, Philo, Sling) which have their own pay-to-watch local tv channel packages

[@popeyegordon]

Is the remote IR only? Or is it both IR and RF? My Roku RF remote is nice and includes a headphone plug. I don't have to point it.

[@puttothetest]

Good point, that is a nice feature. my Apple TV remote is the same: don’t have to point it. The Xumo box remote is works the same way. The remote does NOT have to have line-of-sight to the box to get it to be received by the box. I just tested it out.

[@popeyegordon]

@@puttothetest Thanks for clarifying. They should be stating that desirable feature in the product descriptions. We see no IR sensor on the box but they can be hidden pretty well.

[@puttothetest]

@popeyegordon I was wrong about my prior answer, and believe it is both RF and IR but will default to RF. Here is the video explaining the reasoning behind my understanding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJfch52Fgp6HgK8

[@popeyegordon]

@@puttothetest You only need to cover the end with your hand and press a button to see if you are blocking IR. RF goes through your hand.

[@puttothetest]

@@popeyegordon good to know!! Thank you!

[@mikelawrence1312]

For those of us who enjoy surround sound, does the Spectrum App on Xumo output stereo only, which is the case on Roku (confirmed by support), or does it output surround sound? I tried asking at a Spectrum store, and they didn't know the answer to this, so I'm hoping somebody here can help.

[@puttothetest]

All I got on my 15 year old TV is stereo and in the interface for the Xumo operating system (which Spectrum app sits on top of) the sound settings reference stereo and Dolby (not sure if that implies surround?). Hopefully someone with a surround sound setup can help here.

[@mikelawrence1312]

Having Xumo support surround sound is similar to how it works on Roku, but the problem is that the Spectrum app does not take advantage of this, and only outputs stereo. Apparently it's been an issue reported by others for at least a year and Spectrum has not prioritized adding this very common feature.

[@hwnboi11]

Is this price of this xumo box for all tvs Is house, or we have to buy xumo box for each tv??

[@puttothetest]

@hwnboi11 looks like it’s one per tv, from what I can see.

[@EdwardRChapman]

​@@hwnboi11You can rent it for 5 bucks a month and have spectrum support or buy it for 60 bucks.

[@jeffpotter7656]

Why do I need an app to program my TV to function?

[@lisabackus92]

Do I need to have a smart TV?

[@puttothetest]

No you do not need a smart tv. I have a non-smart tv. You just need an HDMI input on the back of your tv to receive the HDMI cord from the Xumo box.

[@BryanGibbs-nh9uq]

Does it have other apps like Directv, KZbin TV, Xfinity Stream, Fios TV, etc.?

[@puttothetest]

Here is what apps I have installed, A-Z. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPXl52QZcyKbrcsi=-XZIhnvHo_dbChGX Also I do not see a way to download more apps yet.

[@joeweatlu5169]

How does Xumo box compare to Roku?

[@schs1977]

XUMO streaming device is very similar to the RUKO Express 4K, but with channel numbers. I used the XUMO streaming device for 2 weeks and returned it. What Spectrum doesn't tell you is that each app has to be install on each box. There are no instructions provided, and I could not find any instructional videos on KZbin. It took me 3.5 hours to install 2 streaming devices. The Spectrum XUMO streaming device is NOT worth $5.00 per month per each remote.

[@dsmith019]

@@schs1977 Right, most smart TVs today have the option to install the spectrum app right from their appstore.

[@artdogg50]

This is the 2nd post saying there is a $5 fee. I was told by Spectrum it was free. I gotta really look through the billing because I'm not feeling that few, especially since I don't really need it since I have a Roku television.

[@The812Dad]

​@@artdogg50it's free if you're adding spectrum TV to your account. For those that already have it, it's $5 per month.

[@jameslee5428]

Thank you for a well done informative video. I was on the fence about doing this. But I think I am.👍

[@puttothetest]

Thank you for the comment!

[@JohnBGood-kq3ul]

If I paid upfront for the box and later down the line discontinue Spectrum Internet, will the Xumo box work in another Internet provider?

[@freshtodeathsteph]

Nope. Xumo will only work with Spectrum services Xumo play has been around way before Comcast and Spectrum merged on Xumo Xfinity will be rolling out theirs ( it is their platform) and free Also if you buy the box outright for 60$ Spectrum backs away from any damages and you will have to pay for a new remote if lost or broken Makes sense to lease it for 5 dollars monthly Any problems they will cover You can take it with u but the problem is most places you would use it that has TVs ( hotels) now mount their TV'S so consumers cannot use their Xumo Roku Firesticks etc...... I have hdmi on my BMW car TV's with a plug outlet So at least it can be used in my car on long travels or god forbid I have to live in my car or an RV 😅😂

[@JohnBGood-kq3ul]

@@freshtodeathsteph Sounds like I'm better off with a Roku, if I'm hearing right? Is there any benefit of the Xumo over Roku?

[@freshtodeathsteph]

@@JohnBGood-kq3ul numbers on the remote Bout it

[@JohnBGood-kq3ul]

@@freshtodeathsteph true, but not worth it enough to pay $60 for something that only works on Spectrum.

[@Moepsalms]

Yes, it will work with other services

[@RoseKrueger]

Do you have to have spectrum TV to use this?

[@puttothetest]

No you don’t have to use spectrum tv app. The Xumo box comes Xumo’s own app which has free tv, and tons more apps preloaded like Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, etc. it just needs an internet connection via any internet provider.

[@shabadu9084]

​@@puttothetestBut will the channel numbers work with any other apps?

[@puttothetest]

@@shabadu9084 so I just tried in other apps with no luck: tried Pluto TV, Xumo Play, and Plex apps. However they don’t show channel numbers in their guides. So it’s possible that, if you had another app that displayed channel numbers in their guide, it’s possible that the remote could work there using the number buttons. If I find another app like Spectrum, will report back on results, but the ones I use don’t work with channel buttons so far.

[@puttothetest]

Here is a quick video showing of all the apps on the Spectrum Xumo streaming box, fyi. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPXl52QZcyKbrc

[@sereneaura3291]

I hate I got this. What’s the point when we have smart TVs

[@tonirobinson4987]

I cant figure this new xumo remote. I try to open the guide and it takes 2 minutes to upload. I also hate that it wont let me page up and down. Im getting rid of this shit on the 17th

[@joesmith-vz1vx]

Can you record on it like a DVR?

[@puttothetest]

Yes you can subscribe to their cloud DVR and record. It's pretty good price IMO. Here is a short video on their DVR feature: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc

[@variansalters6276]

Can you make a video of the spectrum guide on the spectrum Xumo Stream Box & whether or not you get locals and whether or not if you get public access?

[@puttothetest]

I don’t think it is straightforward, and may depend on your viewing area. Let me look at my setup and get back to you. I don’t want to give you the wrong answer.

[@artdogg50]

I get locals on mine.

[@The812Dad]

Get locals on ours.

[@puttothetest]

@variansalters6276 here is the video of the channel guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZy1e3pmes-msK8 Maybe I missed it but I did not see CSPAN, public access, local broadcast channels or DVR functionality on my plan. Note: this is the channel guide for the cheapest plan they offered for the Spectrum TV channels.

[@The812Dad]

@@puttothetest that may be why. DVR functionality is a separate service you have to have either through cloud if you use the app or the cable box with built in DVR. Local channels only show up if your local area broadcast them locally.

[@joeygourley7349]

Does have dolby atoms and 4k

[@chadjennings4810]

Does this have local stations?

[@puttothetest]

You can for a higher priced channel plan. I did the basic channel plan without local channels: started at $29 and just price hiked to $39 around April. They offer higher cost plans with more channels including local, but I just switch my input between my antenna and the box (antenna gets local for free).

[@shellyhunt4910]

Does it come with local channels

[@puttothetest]

My plan does not but I also have the very cheapest plan. I get local channels via an inexpensive Mohu leaf antenna, here is the video about the antenna if it helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/maamm5-dZa6jr5Isi=ttd9AXDVk9xV6BCH

[@puttothetest]

@shellyhunt4910 Also expanded the answer in the Q & A video this week, in case that is helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmwY6unr6p-eJY

[@SergeyFominVL]

does it work on a NON SmartTV?

[@puttothetest]

Yes that is what I am using (a NON smart tv). Tv just needs to have an HDMI port so the Xumo stream box can connect.

[@The812Dad]

So we have 3 of these and it is by far better than Roku. We have them plugged into Roku TV's 🤣

[@xboxgamerz22]

So does that mean the new tv pioneer is good?

[@freshtodeathsteph]

Only because the Xumo remote has numbers and u don't have to scroll for what u like But same difference u could easily mark ur favorites and personalize your entertainment

[@reincarnsproductions]

i miss the old charter cable setup

[@puttothetest]

@reincarnsproductions Yeah I agree, so many reasons why. If the cable companies who moved to streaming ever read this, the two things I miss the most are: 1) turning on the tv and having content play automatically (last channel watched or designated power on channel) and 2) being able to channel surf again with channel up/down buttons.

[@realdj3bka40]

Does it have a dvr or record shows function?

[@retsehCelcnU]

you have to pay extra for cloud, and even then you cant pause a show to take a quick break and come back.

[@puttothetest]

@realdj3bka40 I finally found out how to activate the DVR, its really quite nice for the cost. If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc

[@dagold99]

Does this off 4k channels if available such as laker games if living in LA, fox sports 4k, espn 4k. peacock?

[@jamessell8450]

do you get local channels with this

[@puttothetest]

You can but it costs more for that plan. On the cheapest plan, which I have, no locals included. I use an inexpensive indoor leaf antenna for the local stations which works good enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/maamm5-dZa6jr5Isi=7_0Bc7FBrMBdw9oe

[@puttothetest]

@jamessell8450 answer in the Q & A video this week, in case that is helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmwY6unr6p-eJY

[@Rama_248]

Can you record shows?

[@puttothetest]

Yes given the added subscription cost for their cloud DVR. If it helps here is a video on the DVR kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbcsi=aJSGitXRmjyAeS7m

[@Rama_248]

@@puttothetest awesome thank you

[@pebblebeach65]

Good video, does it have local channels? Golf channel. I can’t find a complete program guide

[@puttothetest]

Thanks!! I have the lowest cost Spectrum TV plan so I do not get locals or golf channel. I made a quick video of the channel guide on the lowest cost Spectrum TV plan kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZy1e3pmes-msK8 Also in this videos comments, other people were saying that they get locals and even a cloud DVR so I imagine the channels I am getting has to do with the level of the Spectrum TV plan. So mine (being the lowest cost option for the Spectrum TV plan) doesn't have everything included.

[@mikeboatright5349]

Can you get an extra remote and have 2 remotes pair to one device?

[@puttothetest]

@mikeboatright5349 I finally found a way to add your own 2nd remote control. Here is the video on how to do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJfch52Fgp6HgK8

[@psfgtech]

Is this open source system? Can I add my apps?

[@puttothetest]

No it appears to be built upon a Comcast unit and has their own OS installed. Haven’t heard of any way (yet) to load apps that are not preinstalled.

[@jclpuddy]

Can you customize the apps

[@The812Dad]

You cannot remove apps but you can rearrange them and download apps.

[@puttothetest]

Yeah I found the same restrictions with regard to apps. Here is a video showing of all the apps on the Spectrum Xumo streaming box, if interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPXl52QZcyKbrc

[@francessanchez1665]

I have 4 bedroom home,, if I connect this Small Device downstairs TV, Will this Device for only one TV, or will it reach threw to the other 4 rooms,,?? rooms

[@puttothetest]

One of these devices per tv. It has single hdmi output. Hope that helps!

[@puttothetest]

@francessanchez1665 expanded the answer in the Q & A video this week, in case that is helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmwY6unr6p-eJY

[@karenmcdonald1190]

Hooked it up for my parents. FINALLY got the picture and sound to work at the same time, but the remote won’t change the channel. Suggestions?

[@puttothetest]

I did a quick video of shortcuts on the remote if this is of any help: Hacks for Spectrum Xumo Remote Control - Top 10 Shortcuts kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWkemWhjKZ5l9E

[@retsehCelcnU]

This remote is JUNK! No channel up and down buttons, UNACCEPTABLE!

[@trishrayburn4251]

call their tech support to get help

[@chrisc9300]

Big Fail on the App and Xumo if they don't have the Page up and Down buttons. SMH

[@0NeedHelp]

does it have a cloud DVR?

[@puttothetest]

@0NeedHelp it does, and it's quite nice for the cost. If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc

[@lakersvshaters]

Are the channels delayed?

[@puttothetest]

You know I’m not sure. I do not see an east/west label on any of these channels. One of the other live tv services I tried did have that (can’t remember if it was direct tv now, KZbin tv, sling, spectrum choice…tried a lot of these over the years)

[@cowboys4life956]

Right now its great but in a few months those taxes and junk start adding on the bill. That's how they milk extra money from us. I remember when i had my bill was 118 bucks a month. Within a year i was paying over 140, then it got to 162 dollars. With all that extra surcharges and taxes added over time. I canceled it and kept the internet and got youtube tv instead. KZbin doesn't have those same taxes or surcharges.

[@trishdish2.047]

I dont have channel numbers on mine at all

[@michael_caz_nyc]

My honest & unbiased opinion: It's the Worst Reception I have ever had in my entire Life. The Channels freeze, there is: frequent pixilation, Tremendous Volume discrepancies from channel-to-channel. You need to Constantly hold the remote to adjust for Volume inconsistencies. Delays (channels freeze) when changing channels . . . I equate it to: "Dial-Up Internet" - This has been a Terrible Experience.

[@jtjtrs8806]

The mobile app to makes start up very easy, also being from the oldschool days of big cable boxes this xumo box its a seemless union of both internet apps and cable/live tv chanels, you dont have to keep switching imputs or control remotes , one remote ,

[@partheniagreene8830]

Does anyone know how to connect a Bluetooth speaker

[@Doll676]

Is peacock and the rest of them apps r free once u this box

[@eboney619]

No

[@mikezaldivar9796]

Still the same disrespectful office staff and equally bad service! Left Spectrum a year ago and haven't looked back!

[@romerome7115]

Is it senior citizen friendly

[@puttothetest]

I would say no, because it’s not easy to setup or use. A traditional cable box is much friendlier to use. However it is very friendly to fixed incomes because it gives similar live tv channels at a fraction of the traditional cable box package prices (which is why I continue to put up with it).

[@romerome7115]

@@puttothetest ok I was just wondering because my grandmother is so use to just putting it on the channels she knows like 10 would be channel 03 or 19 would be channel 09 or qvc and hsn channels i dont know why my aunts got her this and why spectrum doesn't have a package for seniors but thanks for the reply

[@puttothetest]

Yeah it’s only so-so imo. Once she is in the spectrum app, Channel numbers will work but it doesn’t stay in the spectrum app after your turn it off/on again so it’s a bit of a process.

[@adamruehmansr911]

The only thing that is awesome👍

[@lisabackus92]

Thank you

[@dadstuff5923]

This is just their take at rokus and fire sticks just another way to get their streaming program on your tv

[@nickc3864]

It's ok - I have pretty much all streamers - it's buggier than a Fire TV, Google TV with Chromecast or a Roku. It beats Roku or Apple TV in that I can control and turn on my Soundbars. The biggest con I see is that I can't speed up KZbin - it will only play at 1x - every other device I own lets me speed up YT videos - this is the only device where speed is "not available on this device."

[@puttothetest]

@nickc3864 I didn't know that! thanks for the comment. Great to know about the KZbin restriction.

[@marktoler1017]

They have a lot of work to do with that xumo box before I go back to it I will stick directv streaming box

[@leosalas41ify]

It's awesome, to many pluses to mention them all. Paying $120 less than AT&T Uverse and with more premium channels and content. Picture and sound quality. The speak command locates channels and shows quickly. Again it's incredible !

[@bigz-0029]

Spectrum will go up on you yearly. They lock you in at a good price to start with but then gets higher and higher . Youll be paying as much as AT&T

[@leosalas41ify]

Got price lock guaranteed for 2 years, but able to get out at any time.

[@danny208YT]

It's junk. Roku or something else is better. Sucks you can't pause live TV and no app store. The numbered remote is nice though

[@xboxgamerz22]

So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?

[@liquid79]

How much is DVR a month? What about an extra box?

[@puttothetest]

@liquid79 If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review including price options in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc