Spectrum TV Select Free ViX Premium: How to Claim
Spectrum TV Free ViX Premium With Ads: Who Qualifies and How to Claim It
If you have Spectrum TV, you may already be paying for a Spanish-language streaming service without using it. Qualifying Spectrum TV plans include ViX Premium with Ads at no additional cost, alongside other included streaming apps. You just have to activate it.
Here's who qualifies, what ViX Premium offers, and a step-by-step guide to claiming your account.
What is ViX Premium with Ads?
ViX is TelevisaUnivision's Spanish-language streaming service. The free version of ViX offers a rotating library with ads. ViX Premium unlocks the full lineup: original series, novelas, movies, and more exclusive content. The Premium with Ads tier gives you that premium catalog with a limited ad load.
For Spectrum TV customers, it's a natural add-on to the TelevisaUnivision networks many plans already carry, such as Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión, depending on your package and market.
Which Spectrum TV plans include ViX Premium?
ViX Premium with Ads is included with Spectrum's Select-level TV plans and above, as well as Mi Plan Latino, Spectrum's Spanish-language package. Spectrum has used different names for these tiers over time and across its pages, including Select Signature, Select Plus, and Platinum, and newer Stream TV Signature, Pro, and VIP names. The easiest way to confirm is to check your plan in your Spectrum account, where included apps are listed.
What else comes with qualifying Spectrum TV plans?
Depending on your tier, Spectrum TV plans also include access to other streaming apps at no extra cost, which can include Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Basic with Ads, Paramount+ Essential, Peacock Premium with Ads, and more. Mi Plan Latino includes ViX Premium with Ads and Paramount+ Essential. Spectrum says these aren't free trials: you keep them as long as you stay on a qualifying plan.
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How to claim ViX Premium with Ads through Spectrum
Option 1: Start from Spectrum
- Go to Spectrum's ViX activation page on spectrum.com, or sign in to your Spectrum account and open your TV plan details.
- Find ViX in your list of included apps and select Activate.
- Follow the prompts to create your ViX account, or link an existing one.
- Download the ViX app on your TV, streaming device, phone, or tablet and sign in.
Option 2: Start from ViX (if you already have an account)
- In ViX, choose the option to activate a subscription through a TV provider.
- Select Spectrum as your provider.
- Sign in with your Spectrum username and password.
- You'll be sent back to ViX with Premium unlocked.
Troubleshooting
- Don't see ViX in your account? Your plan may not qualify. Check your package or ask Spectrum about upgrading.
- Already paying for ViX Premium? Cancel the separate subscription after linking Spectrum so you aren't billed twice.
- Living in Puerto Rico? ViX has said Spectrum sign-in access for Premium content currently applies to the U.S. outside Puerto Rico.
- Login errors? Make sure you're using the primary Spectrum account credentials, not a sub-user login.
Is it worth upgrading to get ViX?
If you only want ViX, a standalone ViX subscription is usually cheaper than upgrading your TV package. But if your household watches Spanish-language TV and would use several of the other included apps, a qualifying Spectrum TV plan can replace multiple separate subscriptions. Add up what you currently pay for streaming before deciding.
Good fit
- Bilingual households that want live Univision-family channels plus on-demand ViX shows
- Spectrum TV customers who haven't activated their included apps yet
- Families paying separately for several streaming services Spectrum already includes
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- Cord-cutters who only need ViX and one or two other apps
- Households that want ad-free streaming, since many included app tiers have ads
Make sure your internet can keep up
Streaming novelas in HD on one TV doesn't take much bandwidth, but a household watching ViX in the living room while others stream, game, or join video calls needs more headroom. For most families, a plan in the 300 Mbps range is comfortable. Larger households streaming in 4K on multiple TVs may want more.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ViX Premium really free with Spectrum TV?
It's included at no additional cost with qualifying Spectrum TV plans, including Select-level plans and Mi Plan Latino. You still pay for your Spectrum TV package.
Does the Spectrum perk include ad-free ViX?
No. Spectrum includes ViX Premium with Ads.
Can I watch ViX on my smart TV?
Yes. Download the ViX app on a supported smart TV or streaming device and sign in with the account you linked to Spectrum.
What happens if I downgrade my Spectrum TV plan?
If your new plan doesn't include ViX, your included access may end. Check the included apps before changing packages.
Do I need Spectrum Internet to get ViX Premium?
The perk is tied to qualifying Spectrum TV plans, not internet-only service.
Bottom line
If you're on a qualifying Spectrum TV plan, ViX Premium with Ads is already part of what you pay for. Activate it through your Spectrum account or the ViX app, cancel any duplicate ViX subscription, and enjoy the full Spanish-language catalog.