How to Get Spectrum on LG Smart TV? [Full Guide]

How to download Spectrum app on LG Smart TV? Unluckily, the Spectrum app is not supported on LG TV; therefore, you can’t find Spectrum app on LG TV and download it on the TV. However, don’t immerse yourself in melancholy. The incompatibility between the app and the TV doesn’t mean that there is no chance for you to enjoy Spectrum on LG TV. Let’s see how to get Spectrum on LG Smart TV in three different methods.

Is Spectrum App on LG TV?

The Spectrum app is a comprehensive and versatile mobile application that allows you to manage and access a wide range of services directly from your smartphones or tablets.

Can you download Spectrum app on LG TV? The app can be found on other streaming devices including Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more, but LG Smart TV is excluded. LG Smart TVs don’t yet have the official support for installing the Spectrum app.

How to Get Spectrum on LG Smart TV?

Although you can’t find Spectrum app on LG TV’s app store, you can still experience Spectrum on your LG TV. As mentioned above, there are three methods to get Spectrum on LG TV: connect a Roku-like streaming device to LG TV and download the app, stream Spectrum from your smartphone to LG TV via a screen mirroring feature, and use a screen mirroring app.

Get Spectrum on LG TV Using Roku Streaming Device

Roku is a well-known streaming device brand and the line of Roku streaming devices has gone viral around North America, such as Roku Express and Roku Stick. Plus, Roku streaming devices are affordable and provide plenty of apps for extensive entertainment, including the Spectrum app. Therefore, to enjoy Spectrum on your LG TV using a Roku streaming device is recommended.

How to get Spectrum on LG Smart TV in this way? Follow the instructions below, simple and easy.

Step 1. Connect the Roku streaming device to your LG TV through a TV’s HDMI port.

Step 2. Power on your LG TV and change the input on LG TV to the Roku streaming device.

Step 3. Once the Roku streaming device is set up, press the Home button on the Roku remote and choose the Search option from the Roku homepage.

Step 4. Type Spectrum into the search bar and choose Spectrum TV from the search results.

Step 5. Choose the Add app option and wait for Roku to download and install the app.

Step 6. When Roku gets the task down, you can launch Spectrum and enjoy your favorite shows on your LG TV.

Get Spectrum on LG TV via Screen Mirroring Feature

Nowadays, most Android and iOS devices come with a feature that allows you to stream content from them to another device wirelessly. What’s the feature? iPhones or iPads have AirPlay, while Android phones and tablets have a Cast feature (it is named differently by different manufacturers).

How to stream to LG TV from an iPhone or Android phone through the feature? A few steps need to be completed.

Step 1. Ensure your mobile device is connected to the same network as your LG TV.

Step 2. Enable LG TV AirPlay or LG’s Screen Share and enable the screen mirroring feature on the mobile device.

Step 3. Choose your LG TV from the device list displayed on the mobile device and the device will try to connect to the chosen TV.

Step 4. When the connection is set up, you can launch the Spectrum app on your mobile device, and its interface will be displayed on the TV.Get Spectrum on LG TV via a Screen Mirroring App

Additionally, another way to get Spectrum on your LG TV is to use a screen mirroring app, like the Miracast app designed by BoostVision. The third-party application is designed to display your iPhone & Android screen on an LG TV and other TVs, which could further boost your viewing experience.

If you need an all-in-one solution for screen mirroring, the app could be a great choice. The steps to using the app for enjoying Spectrum on LG TV are listed below.

Step 1. Confirm that your LG TV and smartphone use the same network.

Step 2. Launch the app on your smartphone and tap Tap to connect.

Step 3. Choose your LG TV from the pop-up Connect menu. Within a few seconds, the connection between the two devices should be set up.

Step 4. Once the connection is done, tap Screen Mirroring, choose the desired quality, and keep the sound on.

Step 5. Tap the Screen Mirroring button and follow the on-screen instructions to start the screen mirroring process.

Step 6. Once your phone screen is displayed on your LG TV, launch the Spectrum on your phone and enjoy what you are interested in on the big screen.

Conclusion

The Spectrum app can’t be installed on an LG TV, but you can easily have entertainment from Spectrum on the big screen through the shared three tricks. Each trick is easy to carry out, but the last one, using a screen mirroring app, could be the best as there are fewer worries about budget and compatibility. If you like the mentioned tricks, please let more people know about them.

How to Download Spectrum App on LG Smart TV FAQ

Q: How do I download an app on my LG Smart TV?

If the app is supported by your LG Smart TV, you can download it from the LG’s app store. How to Download Apps on LG Smart TV [webOS & Netcast OS] shows you how to download an app on different models of LG TV.

Otherwise, you can try streaming the app from a device to your LG TV via the screen mirroring feature or a screen mirroring app.

Q: Why won’t my LG TV let me download apps?

Generally, the issue is related to a bad or unstable internet connection. So, first, make sure your LG TV is connected to a network, a strong and stable network. If your LG TV still refuses to download an app, other causes should be considered, such as unknown glitches, low storage space, and outdated software. So, you can proceed to restart your LG TV, clear the cache on the TV, and update the TV’s firmware. If none of these works, contact LG Support.