Before You Start
SpectrumU is a streaming service that lets you watch live TV and on-demand content on your personal devices while connected to the HWS campus network. It is free for HWS students, faculty, and staff.
- Your Roku must be connected to the HWS-Public network
- For help connecting your Roku, see Setting up a Roku on HWS Public
Note: The SpectrumU app may not be available for download on some newer Roku devices. If you cannot find the app, contact the HWS IT Services Help Desk for alternative options.
Download and Activate the SpectrumU App
1. Go to the Roku Channel Store
2. Download the Spectrum TV app
3. When the Spectrum TV app is opened, it should display the SpectrumU Let's Get Started activation screen
4. From a computer or smartphone, visit watch.spectrum.net/activate
5. Enter the activation code displayed on the Roku
6. Click Submit
7. In the Enter your school domain dialog, enter hws.edu
8. Click Submit
9. Once the activation code has been verified, you will be redirected to the HWS login portal; enter your HWS username and password
10. Click Submit
11. After signing on, you will be redirected back to the activation page
12. The End User License Agreement will be displayed, click Accept
13. After selecting Accept, the Welcome to SpectrumU screen will appear, click Watch TV
Note: After activation, the SpectrumU app will automatically authenticate the next time it is launched. You will not need to sign in again until the authentication token expires in 60 days.
More Help
Need additional help? Contact the HWS IT Services Help Desk.