How Do You Record Shows on Spectrum? 2 Tested Ways

Jean updated on Aug 28, 2024 to Screen Recorder Questions and Answers

I want to record a show on Spectrum for watching later. Is there a way to do this? Thanks in advance!

The built-in cloud DVR (cDVR) allows you to record shows on Spectrum. You must subscribe to Spectrum DVR Service and own a DVR Spectrum Receiver.

If you want to record on Spectrum without DVR, you can use a Windows screen recorder like EaseUS RecExperts.

Part 1. How to record shows on Spectrum with its cloud DVR

You are allowed to schedule a live show or record a series.

Step 1. Open the show you want to record on Spectrum.

Step 2. Press the Record button on your remote controller.

Step 3. If it is a live show, recording will be initiated immediately. If the show is part of a series, you need to choose to record the current episode or the whole series.

⭐Note: If the show has been played for a while, the played part can also be recorded and saved in the Time Shift Buffer. But up to 60 minutes of the played part can be recorded.

Step 4. For series recording, choose the record episodes, start time, stop time, and keep until option. Press Record to schedule the series recording.

Step 5. Once finished, you can watch or delete the recorded show.

  • To watch the recording, go to DVR > Recordings > hit Play.
  • To delete the recording, click Delete Recording.

Part 2. How to record shows on Spectrum with EaseUS RecExperts

If you are tired of Spectrum DVR recording because of the black screen, you can record on Spectrum without DVR and record Spectrum on Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, and more.

Step 1. Connect your smart TV to the PC. Get the show prepared.

Step 2. Download, install, and launch EaseUS RecExperts on your computer.

Step 3. Click the Record screen (the computer icon) from the left panel. Select a full-screen or partial-screen recording. Turn the System sound option on.

⭐Note: You can choose Record silently by clicking the arrow next to the System sound. This lets you record the system sound without the PC playing sound.

Step 4. Stop recording once it finishes. You can preview and edit the recording if you need to.

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