Also check out our Review of Spectrum Choice kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nXq3-rfreibpo
@sheilarolling40768 ай бұрын
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
@Games919575 ай бұрын
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@redondo80956 ай бұрын
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.
@denisecolvin89383 ай бұрын
Oh man, thanks for the bad news. I'm same way.... what's on the TV. It's how you find new stuff
@stinkycheese804Ай бұрын
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?
@missinglink31610 ай бұрын
You can disable the Live TV on startup via the settings. There's even a dedicated button for it
@edwardrichardson70764 ай бұрын
I hate Spectrum. Frequent outages. Frequent price increases.
@puttothetest4 ай бұрын
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.
@leosalas41ify4 ай бұрын
Just joined Spectrum.... Love it. And prices guaranteed for 2years.
@franciscobustamante84063 ай бұрын
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
@JustDarkXDАй бұрын
I got mine for free I've been on spectrum for years now it's amazing!
@mamiconrazon27 күн бұрын
I thought this streaming thing is that the prices are set ?
@colleenbaker23108 ай бұрын
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.
@sheilarolling40768 ай бұрын
It's all so crazy. I just want to relax and watch my guys Sam and Dean. Lolol
@steveparks69706 ай бұрын
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!)
@freshtodeathsteph9 ай бұрын
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
@7kadoel9 ай бұрын
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?
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
@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.
@7kadoel9 ай бұрын
@@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?
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
@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.
@freshtodeathsteph9 ай бұрын
@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.
@paolo-ej2tg7 ай бұрын
I don't understand the meaning of this since all tvs now have those capabilities already embedded in it
@puttothetest7 ай бұрын
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.
@sallymcdavid3494 ай бұрын
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.
@ocangels8 ай бұрын
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
@beverlystanton244510 ай бұрын
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.
@xboxgamerz229 ай бұрын
So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?
@7kadoel9 ай бұрын
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… 💜💛🏈😬
@trishrayburn42518 ай бұрын
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
@artdogg5010 ай бұрын
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.
@xboxgamerz229 ай бұрын
So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?
@artdogg509 ай бұрын
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.
@sarahfmommy817 ай бұрын
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.
@bren1225810 ай бұрын
Had to return mine. Always got error in software update. Couldn't get it to work.
@stinkycheese804Ай бұрын
Was there an update available? If not, what did it matter?
@amandapollack68665 ай бұрын
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.
@parrott138 ай бұрын
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.
@user-uo2pd2io3d5 ай бұрын
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 .
@Chazar653 ай бұрын
Wrong... $5 per month for 12 months then Xumo is paid off/yours to keep. $60 total.
@EdwardStettler9 ай бұрын
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
@caseylasalle9 ай бұрын
Which box?
@Archerman.45149 ай бұрын
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?
@freshtodeathsteph9 ай бұрын
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-Corrupt8 ай бұрын
First world problems. The remote don't have a flashlight on it lol
@beautyblk7 ай бұрын
I like it. I am in a rural area so I don't have any other choices. It's a win for me. 👍🏿🙌🏿
@stinkycheese804Ай бұрын
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.
@beautyblkАй бұрын
@@stinkycheese804we don't have other choices, so maybe you should mind your business. New home development in a rural area.
@kayluuhsАй бұрын
@@beautyblkyeah you do you can get discs lol
@beautyblkАй бұрын
No thank we are happy with spectrum. Our money, our choice. That is what makes America great!🤷🏿♀️🤦🏿♀️@@kayluuhs
@stinkycheese80418 күн бұрын
@@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.
@toddspikebroadhead62718 ай бұрын
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
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
@toddspikebroadhead6271 Some tips that might be of help are in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGnNh6xnjruloq8si=BHjORY8HigVqVHrF Hope it is useful.
@rickc.35529 ай бұрын
Does anyone know how to access the dvr with the remote?
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
@rickc.3552 If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc
@SwapPartLLC4 ай бұрын
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.
@denisecolvin89383 ай бұрын
Trick to that is to set reminders for say the morning it will stay on.
@SwapPartLLC3 ай бұрын
@@denisecolvin8938 The Spectrum app on Roku is way better. I sent all my boxes back.
@ladydianadomingo9030Ай бұрын
Can you choose Xfinity not spectrum as your provider instead. Does it belong to the option
@chrisc93005 ай бұрын
Big Fail on the App and Xumo if they don't have the Page up and Down buttons. SMH
@ms4life4me6 ай бұрын
Thanks for answering my question on your video. I viewed it
@Chelsina4 ай бұрын
How do you access the guide? I can’t get mine to come up!
@jorgerivera940521 күн бұрын
You have to open the Xumo button from ur control and it takes you the T.V guide.
@davfreebird2 ай бұрын
I returned all 4 of mine they were hard to use and the picture was not as good as the roku also they would stop working and start Growling real loud.
@The812Dad10 ай бұрын
So we have 3 of these and it is by far better than Roku. We have them plugged into Roku TV's 🤣
@xboxgamerz229 ай бұрын
So does that mean the new tv pioneer is good?
@freshtodeathsteph9 ай бұрын
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
@jeffpotter76563 ай бұрын
Why do I need an app to program my TV to function?
@artdogg5010 ай бұрын
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.
@puttothetest10 ай бұрын
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.
@artdogg5010 ай бұрын
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.
@joeweatlu516910 ай бұрын
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.
@artdogg5010 ай бұрын
@@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.
@dsmith01910 ай бұрын
@@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.
@terrancebettencourt-in7xg2 ай бұрын
Xfinity flex was better
@leosalas41ify4 ай бұрын
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-0029Ай бұрын
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
@leosalas41ifyАй бұрын
Got price lock guaranteed for 2 years, but able to get out at any time.
@jtjtrs88069 ай бұрын
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 ,
@karenmcdonald11909 ай бұрын
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?
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
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
@retsehCelcnU8 ай бұрын
This remote is JUNK! No channel up and down buttons, UNACCEPTABLE!
@trishrayburn42518 ай бұрын
call their tech support to get help
@jorgerivera940521 күн бұрын
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
@puttothetest19 күн бұрын
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 :)
@marktoler10178 ай бұрын
They have a lot of work to do with that xumo box before I go back to it I will stick directv streaming box
@danny208YT10 ай бұрын
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
@xboxgamerz229 ай бұрын
So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?
@shototodoroki74764 ай бұрын
Do you have to download the app?
@rosettebattista61214 ай бұрын
I just spoke to spectrum today and had same question. They said app is already preinstalled in zumo box.
@retsehCelcnU8 ай бұрын
OLD DAYS, are you serious, NO CHANNEL UP AND BUTTON!!! UNACCEPTABLE!!! WHAT OLD DAY REMOTE DID YOU EVER HAVE WITH NO CHANNEL BUTTONS??
@ImEmough3 ай бұрын
Is it worth getting if I already have a smart tv that houses my apps
@puttothetest3 ай бұрын
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).
@crosslink14932 ай бұрын
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).
@ChentedannАй бұрын
What’s the difference using this box or just the Spectrum app on my tv?
@puttothetestАй бұрын
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.
@cristinacornelio017 ай бұрын
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?
@puttothetest7 ай бұрын
@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.
@jlh020054 ай бұрын
That's pretty stupid that you can't pause and fast forward
@partheniagreene88307 ай бұрын
Does anyone know how to connect a Bluetooth speaker
@joeygourley73498 ай бұрын
Does have dolby atoms and 4k
@lmg42937 ай бұрын
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
@puttothetest7 ай бұрын
@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)
@v1bes8558 ай бұрын
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?
@puttothetest7 ай бұрын
@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).
@shellyhunt4910Ай бұрын
Does it come with local channels
@puttothetestАй бұрын
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
@nancybrown97066 ай бұрын
It still sucks you can’t put anything on it no third party apps no storage what good is it
@mindfreak21217 ай бұрын
Is this the same as the Xfinity Flex box? I know that the remote is different with the Xumo box.
@bigz-0029Ай бұрын
Now days everyone has a smart tv so why would anyone need it? The spectrum app is already on your tv
@puttothetestАй бұрын
Yeah 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.
@francessanchez1665Ай бұрын
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
@puttothetestАй бұрын
One of these devices per tv. It has single hdmi output. Hope that helps!
@chadjennings48104 сағат бұрын
Does this have local stations?
@puttothetest3 сағат бұрын
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).
@user-lj9wt2mb1z7 ай бұрын
Not recommended for men with prostat problems I can’t seem to find a pause button on the remote
@leosalas41ify4 ай бұрын
Thanks, just got it last week. Totally agree.... ,63 yrs. Old
@saphira_wrx70356 ай бұрын
Spectrum is pissing me off, so the talked me into staying with them, the ended up upgrading me to 1k internet and the Xumo for less than I was paying for 500mb of internet, just to stay with them. Right out of the box my Xumo didn’t work and after an hour on the phone with the service department they finally decided to replace the device
@dadstuff59239 ай бұрын
This is just their take at rokus and fire sticks just another way to get their streaming program on your tv
@mikeboatright53499 ай бұрын
It there a channel up/down buttons? I don't want to go to the guide all the time.
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
No there unfortunately is not. Once you are in the guide you can arrow up and down but it’s not the same thing.
@mikeboatright53499 ай бұрын
Guess I'm old school and like channel up/down. Bummer.@@puttothetest
@variansalters627610 ай бұрын
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?
@puttothetest10 ай бұрын
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.
@artdogg5010 ай бұрын
I get locals on mine.
@The812Dad10 ай бұрын
Get locals on ours.
@puttothetest10 ай бұрын
@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.
@The812Dad10 ай бұрын
@@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.
@rhowa19 ай бұрын
Does this box sream in 4k or HDR 10
@LIONESSOFZION7 ай бұрын
Did you ever figure this out?
@Karishin329 ай бұрын
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.
@JamalFuckinKilla8 ай бұрын
You're fucked either way.
@daniellat79638 ай бұрын
$5
@adamruehmansr9118 ай бұрын
The only thing that is awesome👍
@tomharrier836010 ай бұрын
The control clicker is way to loud. I am not really sure yet. It is alright
@xboxgamerz229 ай бұрын
So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?
@ms4life4me6 ай бұрын
Can I use the stream box instead of a tradional cable box? If so, can I use the same wires?
@puttothetest6 ай бұрын
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!
@puttothetest6 ай бұрын
For what it’s worth, did a video answer for this question in this weeks Q & A Wednesday kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSaiKeXg9OigKM
@jimmymejia31537 ай бұрын
Stick With My Fire Cube 3rd Generation the best
@bianconi2076 ай бұрын
Does it include local channels? Like news/weather etc
@puttothetest6 ай бұрын
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.
@howieweber59715 ай бұрын
Never got the box. So went out and got a Roku. Box was supposed to be free. So I'm out 50.00
@cathyroland34010 ай бұрын
I just got this device, and so far disappointed, Internet keeps going out today. Why Spectrum would think someone would want to have their Cable Service solely dependent on Internet is beyond Logical...... I'll take the Cable Box over an Internet MUST Streaming Box!!
@xboxgamerz229 ай бұрын
So does that mean the new tv pioneer suck?
@cathyroland3409 ай бұрын
@@xboxgamerz22 what are you talking about?? If you mean Xumo as the new TV Pioneer, then YES it SUCKS Turnips!!
@xboxgamerz229 ай бұрын
@@cathyroland340 there is a new pioneer tv that just got released with xumo that I bought on best buy then cancel it last night because I didn't realize xumo is together with spectrum and the remote look ugly.
@mrd70516 ай бұрын
It sucks that they are pushing this piece of junk on us.If your internet goes out you cant watch tv.
@cowboys4life9569 ай бұрын
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.
@jcritch428 ай бұрын
Did not say if it can display spectrum Pay Per View.
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
Excellent point! I do not see that feature yet. I can “upgrade” to add on premium channels but even that is a limited list of 4 channels.
@sklawitt200710 ай бұрын
Do the number buttons work to pull up a channel?
@puttothetest10 ай бұрын
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.
@phenry50836 ай бұрын
Can you go to the channel by entering the number? Spectrum says its not supported on any streaming device.
@puttothetest6 ай бұрын
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.
@puttothetest6 ай бұрын
For what it’s worth, did a video answer for this question in this weeks Q & A Wednesday kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSaiKeXg9OigKM
@stinkycheese804Ай бұрын
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.
@dagold999 ай бұрын
Does this off 4k channels if available such as laker games if living in LA, fox sports 4k, espn 4k. peacock?
@GaylaConner7 ай бұрын
Do you make the 6 didgit code up or is there a curtain one u need to use?
@puttothetest7 ай бұрын
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.
@joeweatlu516910 ай бұрын
How does Xumo box compare to Roku?
@schs197710 ай бұрын
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.
@dsmith01910 ай бұрын
@@schs1977 Right, most smart TVs today have the option to install the spectrum app right from their appstore.
@artdogg5010 ай бұрын
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.
@The812Dad10 ай бұрын
@@artdogg50it's free if you're adding spectrum TV to your account. For those that already have it, it's $5 per month.
@mikelawrence131210 ай бұрын
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.
@puttothetest10 ай бұрын
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.
@mikelawrence131210 ай бұрын
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.
@hwnboi119 ай бұрын
Is this price of this xumo box for all tvs Is house, or we have to buy xumo box for each tv??
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
@hwnboi11 looks like it’s one per tv, from what I can see.
@EdwardRChapman9 ай бұрын
@@hwnboi11You can rent it for 5 bucks a month and have spectrum support or buy it for 60 bucks.
@markrainwater34067 ай бұрын
How do you set the power on channel? Thanks.
@puttothetest7 ай бұрын
@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
@markrainwater34067 ай бұрын
@@puttothetest Thanks!
@BryanGibbs-nh9uq9 ай бұрын
Does it have other apps like Directv, KZbin TV, Xfinity Stream, Fios TV, etc.?
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
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.
@Samtheman858442 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video.
@SergeyFominVL6 ай бұрын
does it work on a NON SmartTV?
@puttothetest6 ай бұрын
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.
@mikeboatright53498 ай бұрын
Can you get an extra remote and have 2 remotes pair to one device?
@puttothetest4 ай бұрын
@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
@jeffpotter76563 ай бұрын
With all the issues I don’t care to waste my time. So I will just use my iPad. I wish I hadn’t waste $ buying a new TV.
@davecurry83058 ай бұрын
Got 3 Xumo boxes a few weeks ago and was excited to be able to do voice control. All I had to do was say the channel name and Xumo went to that channel. All that changed last night! Spectrum service guys came promptly today and after checking it out and making several calls to other techs, finally said “you can’t do that.” So what happened? I’ve been doing exactly that since early November, and now voice search requires me to go through several arcane menus to get to the channel I want. Somebody’s handing me a line of BS. Anyone else experience this?
@leosalas41ify4 ай бұрын
Got box last week, voice command works fine.
@Rama_2482 ай бұрын
Can you record shows?
@puttothetest2 ай бұрын
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_2482 ай бұрын
@@puttothetest awesome thank you
@user-tm2rd6of3c8 ай бұрын
How to delete a recorded series???
@puttothetest7 ай бұрын
@user-tm2rd6of3c In the DVR section, when you select your show, if it is part of a larger series recording, there is a button underneath the "Delete Episode" button which says "Series Options"...click that to cancel the recording of future episodes. It looks like you'd have to delete every episode manually, after cancelling the series. That seems really inconvenient! I have a lot of clicking to do...
@Zest4life8904 ай бұрын
Just another confusing and rip off item, they try to sell you the cloud service if you want to record like a DVR, then there’s a charge for cloud service, if you cancel, you’ll have to pay for the box, so technically you’re obligated to stay with the xumo box, do I have this info right? Like I said it’s confusing
@puttothetest4 ай бұрын
Yeah I’m not sure what I have to pay if I cancel, it’s $60 total cost for the box so I’m doing $5 / month for 12 months but then I own it. You are correct too on the DVR: cloud based and either $5 / month (for up to 50 recordings) or $10 / month (for up to 100 recordings). Looking at both KZbin TV (way more expensive) or the over the air home DVR from Tablo which has no monthly fee.
@sparkonthehorizon8 ай бұрын
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 ..
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
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 $80 a month for 12 months. From there I will reevaluate based on the bump in costs likely to occur after the 12th month.
@sparkonthehorizon8 ай бұрын
@@puttothetest that doesn't sound bad at all. Can the one xumo be used for multiple TV's, or is it like the cable box converter where u need one for each TV?
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
@@sparkonthehorizon it’s one xumo box per tv but if your tvs are smart tvs or if you have Roku , Apple TV or similar, you can use the Spectrum TV app on the other TVs with the same login.
@sparkonthehorizon8 ай бұрын
@@puttothetestcool deal! Does the deal you're on also include Spectrum Internet, or are you getting Internet from someone else?
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
@@sparkonthehorizon that includes internet.
@MrGhostface21327 күн бұрын
Old folks don’t know how to change the channel
@puttothetest24 күн бұрын
I resemble that remark 😂
@dmayes916 ай бұрын
I have a smart TV with spectrum stream app and all my apps on my TV so I'm lost on why ppl need this
@rkmklz75622 ай бұрын
I have Xumo...on my TV...I can't find Fox or NBC...AMC and Lifetime can't be found. Just junk digi channels
@ayokarlos10 ай бұрын
KZbin tv is still better in my opinion for the price and the features and app
@doingbigthings97819 ай бұрын
Not for 80$ a month
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
@ayokarlos this gets even closer for less money. If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc
@psfgtech5 ай бұрын
Is this open source system? Can I add my apps?
@puttothetest5 ай бұрын
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.
@romerome71152 ай бұрын
Is it senior citizen friendly
@puttothetest2 ай бұрын
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).
@romerome71152 ай бұрын
@@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
@puttothetest2 ай бұрын
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.
@RoseKrueger9 ай бұрын
Do you have to have spectrum TV to use this?
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
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.
@shabadu90849 ай бұрын
@@puttothetestBut will the channel numbers work with any other apps?
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
@@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.
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
Here is a quick video showing of all the apps on the Spectrum Xumo streaming box, fyi. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPXl52QZcyKbrc
@sereneaura32919 ай бұрын
I hate I got this. What’s the point when we have smart TVs
@stevenwhite7134whizzer9 ай бұрын
Absolutely horrible system can’t quickly channel up and down. I don’t see a record feature. Like to record live TV sometimes.
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
@stevenwhite7134whizzer I finally found the DVR feature and subscribed to it. If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc
@jamessell84508 ай бұрын
do you get local channels with this
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
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
@lakersvshaters8 ай бұрын
Are the channels delayed?
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
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)
@JohnBGood-kq3ul9 ай бұрын
If I paid upfront for the box and later down the line discontinue Spectrum Internet, will the Xumo box work in another Internet provider?
@freshtodeathsteph9 ай бұрын
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-kq3ul9 ай бұрын
@@freshtodeathsteph Sounds like I'm better off with a Roku, if I'm hearing right? Is there any benefit of the Xumo over Roku?
@freshtodeathsteph9 ай бұрын
@@JohnBGood-kq3ul numbers on the remote Bout it
@JohnBGood-kq3ul9 ай бұрын
@@freshtodeathsteph true, but not worth it enough to pay $60 for something that only works on Spectrum.
@Moepsalms8 ай бұрын
Yes, it will work with other services
@popeyegordon9 ай бұрын
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.
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
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.
@popeyegordon9 ай бұрын
@@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.
@puttothetest4 ай бұрын
@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
@popeyegordon4 ай бұрын
@@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.
@puttothetest4 ай бұрын
@@popeyegordon good to know!! Thank you!
@jclpuddy10 ай бұрын
Can you customize the apps
@The812Dad10 ай бұрын
You cannot remove apps but you can rearrange them and download apps.
@puttothetest9 ай бұрын
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
@Blueberry4010 ай бұрын
DVR? NBC CBS FOX ABC?
@puttothetest10 ай бұрын
Checkout the comments below but in summary, here is the video of the channel guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZy1e3pmes-msK8 I did not see CSPAN, public access, local broadcast channels or DVR functionality on my plan, but others commented that they DO get locals and DVR. People suggested perhaps it’s different based on your plan and location. Note: this is the channel guide for the cheapest plan they offered for the Spectrum TV channels.
@puttothetest8 ай бұрын
@Blueberry40 Update: DVR is yes, If interested, Spectrum Xumo DVR review in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS8pY2lnb2fbbc