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In this technological era, swift and reliable internet is an essential need if you want to stay connected with the world. Whether you want to send a good morning text to your loved ones, book a cab to work, or simply send an email to your teammates, you need the internet for everything!
Guaranteeing such constant and flawless internet connectivity demands a set of devices that are of excellent quality – one such accessory is a cable splitter which is an indispensable element of such a connectivity system. It is a major component of your internet and TV network, as it allows you to connect several devices while ensuring minimal deterioration in the quality of the connection. A good quality cable splitter, if installed correctly, can provide a steady connection as long as you are getting a strong signal.
So, just in case you have subscribed to both Spectrum Internet and cable TV, you can use the recommended Spectrum splitter to distribute the signal between your gateway or modem and the cable TV box. Now, at this point, some of you might be wondering what exactly a Spectrum splitter is and how it works. So, to make things easier, below we have come up with a detailed overview of installation, pros and cons and features of coaxial cable splitters for Spectrum. Let’s take a look!
Spectrum cable splitter works by dividing the cable signal between multiple devices. Based on your needs, you can select a 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 6-way, or 8-way cable splitter. But, for optimal output it is best that you don’t use a 3-way splitter when you need to hook up only two different devices, for example, your Spectrum cable TV box and gateway device for the internet. That’s because the signal gets distributed among as many output ports as there are on the splitter.
For this reason, Spectrum recommends using more than one splitter instead of a multi-splitter. And, also the provider recommends you get a signal booster installed by a professional Spectrum technician. Signal boosters are also a must if the secondary coaxial cable running from the splitter to your device is longer than 50 feet—as they help sustain the signal strength over the longer run.
Because coaxial cable splitters take in a single cable line through the input port and channel it out via various output ports, it is critical the splitter is of high quality and able to minimize the weakening of the cable signal which naturally occurs when it gets split. Spectrum recommends you use a splitter rated at 3.5 dBmV.
Spectrum cable splitter setup is easy – here is how you can set up the device to distribute the cable signal between Spectrum TV and Internet.
That was quick, right?
Note: Spectrum’s self-installation (and pro-installation) kits include a coax splitter for internet and TV. For more details, please reach out to Spectrum Customer Support at 844-760-4220 and connect with Spectrum’s trained professionals.
No doubt cable splitters are competitively priced, and they present a way to connect more than one TV without an additional wall outlet or TV receiver. But, it is equally true that there are downsides to the arrangement.
Primarily, because set-top boxes do not allow you to tune into different channels at the same time—which quite beats the purpose of having two TVs hooked up to your cable connection via a splitter. Secondly, as we said earlier, no matter how good a splitter maybe, because of what it is built to do, i.e. distribute the signal, the cable signal does get weakened to some extent. And, if the splitter goes bad, it can result in sporadic loss of service, or rarely a total service failure.
This is why it is recommended if you must connect more than one TV in different rooms, you go for an additional wall outlet and cable TV box. Albeit, that is bound to add to your one-time upfront cost of installation, and the monthly rental for the additional TV receiver.
On the other hand, if you are going to only split the cable signal between your Spectrum Internet modem/gateway and your cable TV set-top box, using a splitter of Spectrum recommended rating i.e. 3.5 dBmV is your best bet. This is the splitter Spectrum also includes in its self-install kit.
Just like every other device, coaxial cable splitters also have their pros and cons. However, if you are a Spectrum user, you might not have to experience many cons, as the provider is known for its service quality and excellence.
Below is a quick glimpse of coaxial cable splitters for Spectrum (and Non-Spectrum) users.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Multiple device hookup – connect multiple devices simultaneously in the same location. | Limits independent channel-watching |
| Multiple device hookup – connect multiple devices simultaneously in the same location. | Limits independent channel-watching |
| A coax splitter is included in Spectrum’s internet self-installation kit which is pretty economical. So, you don’t have to purchase any other splitters from the market, which are much pricier than the ones Spectrum offers. |
Signal Degradation – Although it’s a rare for Spectrum users, still the more devices you connect to a single coaxial cable, the less clear your signals will be. So, sometimes you might experience distorted or fuzzy signals, leading to low-quality graphics on your TV or noticeably slow internet speed. |
| Spectrum coaxial splitter is pretty easy and convenient to install! You just need to follow a few simple steps and you will be done with the setup instantly. | |
| It’s much more affordable to purchase a cable splitter rather than investing in a new cable line. |
In a nutshell, if you do not want to give away additional money for extra cable wall outlets or set-top boxes in your home, a cable splitter is the best way around it—despite the downside. An affordable and efficient cable splitter and a little work over the weekend could help you save up to $100 on your annual cable TV bill.
Although we have pretty much covered all the main aspects of Spectrum cable splitters in this blog, if you need more information, please reach out to Spectrum Customer Supportat 844-760-4220.
A properly installed and well-rated cable splitter does not have a significant impact on your internet speed. However, if your incoming signal strength is weak, you may experience some issues.
Yes, Spectrum offers a coax cable splitter with its internet plans. Spectrum’s self-installation (and pro-installation) kits include a coax splitter for internet and TV. Please reach out to Spectrum Customer Support at 844-760-4220 and connect with Spectrum’s trained professionals for more info.
A cable splitter lets you transmit the same signal to various devices. Coaxial cables can handle a good deal of bandwidth and have the potential to carry both internet and TV signals. So you can comfortably split the cable line for both purposes.
Spectrum cable splitter setup easy – here is how you can set up the device to distribute the cable signal between your Spectrum Internet and Spectrum cable TV:
For more info, please reach out to Spectrum Customer Support at 844-760-4220 and connect with Spectrum’s trained professionals.