# Learning to use Cox TV Services ## Watch and Learn We've made it easy to access all things entertainment. Whether it's on your TV, tablet or smartphone, our services are flexible enough to fit your favorite screen. Get to know the features, guides and gadgets that come with Cox TV services. ## Contour TV We've upgraded your TV experience with features like the award-winning Contour Voice Remote, Smart Program Guide and more. That means catching everything from the latest shows to the biggest live sporting events—plus accessing On Demand content and your favorite streaming services. [Explore Contour TV](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/learn-about-contour2.html) ## TV and Streaming Services and Features ### Stream the way you want - **Contour mobile app** - If it has a screen, the Contour App can turn it into a TV. With a Cox TV subscription, download the app to your phone or tablet and log in with your Cox User ID and password. From there, you can watch live TV, recordings, or On Demand content. Waiting for installation? Start watching right away on your mobile devices. [Explore the app](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/contour-app.html) - **Apps on your TV** - From Netflix to Hulu and beyond, all of your favorite streaming apps are all in one place. Just say the name of one of your apps into your Voice Remote, and your Contour TV box or Contour Stream Player will pull it up on your TV. Plus, you'll find even more apps with content like weather, sports, news and more. [See all the apps](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/contour2-apps-on-your-tv.html) - **On Demand** - Rent or buy from a selection of over 150,000 shows and movies to watch on the Contour TV box or on the Contour app. Some are even free for you to stream. Or, with [Subscription Video On Demand](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/subscription-on-demand.html), you can keep up with your favorite shows through network add-on apps. [Discover On Demand](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/on-demand.html.html) ## Your TV's Devices ### A Better Viewing Experience - **Contour Voice Remote** - Just speaking into the award-winning Contour Voice Remote can pull up shows, apps or movies right on your TV screen. You'll be able to search across providers and platforms—without needing to open an app. [Using the Contour Voice Remote](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/remote.html) - **DVR** - Record your shows and catch them later—on your TV screen or your mobile device through the Contour app. Plans range from 1, 2, 6 or 24 simultaneous recordings. [How to use DVR](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/dvr.html) ## Troubleshoot video issues with SmartHelp Buffering or signal trouble? SmartHelp can diagnose and help fix video issues fast right from the Cox App or through your My Account portal on our website—no phone call necessary. [Open SmartHelp](https://www.cox.com/coxapp/smarthelp) #Our services work better together ## All of your devices, connected Your TV can be the key to linking up other Cox devices and services—all powered by your Voice Remote. - **Control your entire home** - With Cox Homelife devices, you can control your lights, locks, thermostats and more all from your couch. Just say something like "dim the living room lights" into your Voice Remote. [About Homelife](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn.html) - **Share your network** - When a friend needs to join your internet network, just say "what's my Wifi password" into your Contour Voice Remote. Your password will be displayed right on your TV screen. [About Voice Remote](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/remote.html) - **Connect your devices for maximum ease** - The Contour TV Voice Remote pairs with Cox services you might already use—including your phone. Need to check voice mail? You can pull it up on your TV just by speaking into your Voice Remote. [About device compatibility](https://www.cox.com/residential/learn/connected-homes.html) ## Looking for More? - **[Understanding your privacy settings](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/managing-your-privacy-settings-on-coxcom.html)** - You can decide how we use your information to personalize your experience. - **[Contour TV accessibility](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/contour-tv-accessibility-settings.html)** - Set up features like closed captioning, video descriptions and voice guidance. - **[Watch TV online](https://watchtv.cox.com/)** - Binge straight from your browser. - **[Contour TV apps](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/contour2-apps-on-your-tv.html)** - It all comes together on Contour. --- See [Contour TV service details](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn.html#tvServiceDetailsModal). See also [Contour TV Purchased Content details](https://www.cox.com/residential/purchased.html). See important information in the Residential Customer Service Agreement for full coverage details. See Annual Notice Information for related information and your privacy rights as a Cox customer. For all Cox Communication policies regarding our services and business practices visit [www.cox.com/aboutus/policies.html](https://www.cox.com/aboutus/policies/customer-service-agreement.html).