Activate your Xumo Stream Box for Spectrum using a smartphone or tablet

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You can activate your Xumo Stream Box directly on your TV or choose Do it myself during setup to complete account activation using a smartphone or tablet.

Follow the steps below to activate your Xumo Stream Box using Do it myself and start enjoying Spectrum TV, streaming apps and more.

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If you activate using a smartphone or tablet, you'll need to sign in with your Spectrum username and password. You won't be able to see which apps are included at no extra cost with your Spectrum TV plan during activation.

Set up your Xumo Stream Box  

Once your Xumo Stream Box is connected to power and your TV, the Hello/Hola screen will appear.

Your TV screen may briefly go black while your Xumo Stream Box starts. The LED on the front of your device will blink white during this time.

Xumo Stream Box setup screens showing language selection, internet connection, software update and remote pairing
  1. Select your preferred language, then follow the on-screen instructions.
  2. Choose whether to turn voice guidance on or off. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Xumo Stream Box to your home Spectrum internet.

Setup screens may vary depending on your Xumo Stream Box model. You may not see the first three screens shown in the GIF.

  1. If a software update is available, wait while your Xumo Stream Box downloads and installs the update.
  2. Connect your Xumo voice remote. Your remote should connect automatically. If it doesn't pair automatically, follow the on-screen instructions.

To use your Xumo voice remote to control your TV's power and volume, follow the on-screen instructions.

¿Necesitas más ayuda? See Connect your Xumo Stream Box to the internet.

Continue activation using a smartphone or tablet  

Follow these steps to complete activation using Do it myself.

Activating your Xumo Stream Box using a smartphone or tablet
  1. Select Do it myself to complete account activation using your smartphone or tablet.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to review and accept the Privacy Policy.
  3. Using your smartphone or tablet, scan the QR code displayed on your TV or visit xumo.com/activate.
  4. Enter the six-digit code shown on your TV screen.
  5. On the Xumo activation page, select Continue with Spectrum at the bottom of the page.
  6. Review and agree to the Xumo Terms and Conditions.
  7. You'll be redirected to Spectrum to sign in using your Spectrum username and password. The email address associated with your Spectrum account will also be used for your Xumo account.
  8. Once you see the device setup confirmation, return to your Xumo Stream Box to finish activation.
  9. Review the picture resolution displayed on your TV, then select Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to keep your previous settings.
  10. Choose a name for the room or area where your Xumo Stream Box is located.
  11. Select your time zone.
  12. Choose whether to share your Xumo Play History.
  13. When you're done with activation, your Xumo Home Screen will appear, and your Xumo Stream Box is ready to use.

You can change your Xumo Play History preferences at any time.

To explore the features of your new Xumo Stream Box, see Get to know your Xumo Home Screen.

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How does sharing my Xumo Play History help?  

Sharing your Xumo Play History can help you:

  • Pick up where you left off with movies and shows from your Xumo home screen.
  • Get personalized recommendations for other content to watch.

You can change your Xumo Play History preferences at any time.

¿Necesitas más ayuda?

Chat now with a Xumo agent by selecting the chat bubble. Support is available 24/7.

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