# Contour TV by Spectrum

> Watch live TV and On Demand shows and movies on any device at home or on the go

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cox.contour2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cox.contour2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cox.contour2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cox Communications, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 1,166,491
- **Rating:** 2.43 / 5 (4,383 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.16.1.4150
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2015-09-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cox.contour2)
- **Website:** [http://www.cox.com](http://www.cox.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cox.com/aboutus/policies/annual-privacy-notice.html](https://www.cox.com/aboutus/policies/annual-privacy-notice.html)

## Description

**Contour TV by Spectrum** lets subscribers watch live television, On Demand shows, and movies at home or on the go. Stream included content across supported devices using your Cox or Spectrum username and password.

Customize the TV guide with filters for popular categories such as kids, sports, and movies. At home, access content included with your subscription; when away, use the Available Out of Home filter to find supported live TV and On Demand programming.

## Rankings

- #62,615 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.cox.contour2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The Android Cox Contour TV app is broadly described as unstable and unreliable. Reviewers report it won’t load or stream live/recorded TV, frequently crashes or buffers, and requires repeated uninstall/reinstall cycles. Sign-in problems after updates and poor tech support are common complaints. A few mention a Wi-Fi gating issue. Overall sentiment is frustration with stability and customer support, with limited positive features noted.

### Cons

- App fails to load or stream live/recorded TV reliably; often just spins, buffers, or shows a black screen.
- Frequent crashes, freezes, and slow loading across phones/tablets.
- Must uninstall/reinstall repeatedly to watch; unstable across updates.
- Sign-in/authentication problems; can't sign in reliably after updates.
- Weak tech support and troubleshooting; users report no help or responses from Cox.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cox.contour2)