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About Cox TV Online
Last Updated: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 > Related Articles
Summary
Learn about Cox TV Online and what content is available on Cox.com.
Solution
To access Cox TV Online, click the button below.
Index
Cox TV Online available content:
- BTN2GO
- Cinemax
- ENCORE PLAY
- EpixHD
- HBO
- Hulu
- NBA League Pass
- NFL Networks - Watch NFL Networks and Watch NFL RedZone
- Speed 2
- STARZ PLAY
- Turner
- System Requirements
Other Content Available Online:
Overview
Customers increasingly demand alternate ways to access video content. Cox is meeting the demand though the launch of Cox TV Online, which you can use to access TV programs and movies over the Internet. You do not need to be in your home or even within a Cox serving area. You can use Cox TV Online from any location in the U.S. with Internet access. Your status as a Cox customer gives you access to the full Cox TV Online service. If you are not a Cox customer, you can still have access to some free content.
What's offered?
The content available through Cox TV Online consists of two types:
- News clips, movie trailers, and promotional content. This content is free and available to anyone. Providers include AP News, AP Entertainment, and Tribune Media Services (TMS).
- TV shows and movies. Availability of this previously shown content is for Cox customers only.
Cox TV Online Requirements
- To access TV shows and movies, you must register on Cox.com by creating a user ID and password. If you click a thumbnail for content that requires a subscription, a login page appears. You must log in with your Cox.com user ID and password. If you are not a Cox video subscriber, contact Cox to discuss adding the necessary level of service.
- If you are already a Cox customer and have registered on Cox.com, you will be authenticated through the Cox Identity Management (IDM) service. When viewing content through the Cox.com website, you only have to log in once, in most circumstances. The first time you try to access Epix, you need to register with that site; afterwards, Epix automatically recognize your authentication credentials.
Your Cox Video account must be current to view subscription based Video content such as HBO and EpixHD.
EpixHD
To access Epix movies, you must be a Cox Advanced TV Essential subscriber with Movie Pak or separate Epix subscription.| Type of requirement | For this provider... |
|---|---|
| Registration | Initial registration on Cox.com to access EpixHD on Cox.com One-time registration by both account holder and authorized users is also required on EpixHD website. |
| Age Restriction | Account holder and authorized users must be at least 18 years of age to view EpixHD content. |
| Number of users simultaneous users | One account holder and up to nine authorized users per Cox account |
Turner
To access all Turner content, you must be a subscriber to Cox Advanced TV Essential. This provider includes:
| Type of requirement | For this provider... |
|---|---|
| Registration | Initial registration on Cox.com to access Turner on Cox.com No additional registration required on Turner website. Both account holder and authorized users have access to Turner content on Cox.com. |
| Age Restriction | None |
| Number of users simultaneous users | Currently no limit |
HBO
For HBO content, you must subscribe to both Cox Advanced TV Essential and HBO. All HBO content is accessed through the HBOgo website. You can find a link to the HBOgo.com website from the Cox TV Online webpage.| Type of requirement | For this provider... |
|---|---|
| Registration | Initial registration on Cox.com to access HBO content through Cox.com One-time registration also required for HBO subscribers on HBOgo.com; only account holder may view the HBO content. Authorized users do not have access. |
| Age Restriction | Account Holder must be at least 18 years of age to view HBO content. |
| Number of users simultaneous users | One |
Cinemax
| Type of requirement | For this provider... |
|---|---|
| Registration | Initial registration on Cox.com to access Cinemax content through Cox.com. One-time registration also required for Cinemax subscribers on maxgo.com; only account holder may view the MAX GO content. Authorized users do not have access. |
| Age Restriction | Account Holder must be at least 18 years of age to view Cinemax content. |
| Number of users at the same time | One |
BTN2GO
Note: BTN2Go is only available to customers in the following markets and service levels:
- Arizona - Sports and Information Pak
- Las Vegas - Sports and Information Pak
- Cleveland - TV Essential
- Omaha - Advanced TV Essential with Digital Equipment
- Kansas/Arkansas - Sports and Information Pak
- Northern Virginia - Sports and Information Pak
| Type of Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration | Initial registration on Cox.com to access BTN2GO on Cox.com No additional registration required on the BTN2GO website. Both account holder and authorized users have access to BTN2GO. |
| Age Restriction | None |
| Number of users at same time | None |
| Level of service / service code |
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Minimum system requirements
A broadband Internet connection (DSL/cable or higher) of 750 kbps or higher is needed for BTN2Go. If you have an Internet connection speed of 3.0 Mbps or higher and your computer meets the requirements below, you will be able to enjoy BTN2Go at its highest video quality.
Minimum requirements for Windows computers
- Intel Pentium 4 2.33GHz or higher or equivalent AMD processor with a minimum of 512MB of memory and 64MB of video RAM.
- One of the following operating systems: Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows Media Center Edition.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox:
- IE 7 and above: http://www.microsoft.com/ie
- Firefox 4 and above: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox
- Macromedia Flash Player 10.2 or higher: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/
- Video adapter and monitor: Super VGA (1024x768) or higher.
Minimum requirements for Mac computers
- Intel Core Duo 1.5GHz with a minimum of 512MB of memory and 64MB of video RAM
- Mac OS X 10.5+
- Safari, or Mozilla Firefox:
- Safari 4 and above: http://www.apple.com/safari/
- Firefox 4 and above: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox
- Macromedia Flash Player 10.2 or higher: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/
- Video adapter and monitor: Super VGA (1024x768) or higher.
Speed2
| Type of Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration | Initial registration on Cox.com to access Speed2 No additional registration required on the Speed2 website. Both account holder and authorized users have access to Speed2 content on Cox.com. |
| Age Restriction | None |
| Number of users at same time | None |
| Level of service / service code | Cox TV Essential |
Minimum requirements for Windows computers
- Processor Speed: Single Core CPU @ 2.4GHz or Dual Core CPU
- At least 512 MB of RAM
- Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- Internet Explorer 7+ or Mozilla Firefox 3.5+ or Safari 4.0+
- Adobe Flash Player 10+
- 1024x768 or higher with 32-bit color
- A minimum internet download speed of 800 Kbps
Other:
It is recommended that you have Microsoft Direct X 9 installed and have at least non-shared 128+ MB of Video RAM
Minimum requirements for Mac computers
- 1.5GHz
- At least 512 MB of RAM
- OS X 10.4+
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5+, Safari 4.0+
- Adobe Flash Player 10+
- 1024x768 or higher with 32-bit color
- A minimum Internet download speed of 800 Kbps
Other:
It is recommended that you have at least non-shared 128+ MB of Video RAM
ENCORE PLAY
| Type of Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Authentication | ENCORE subscribers must login to www.encoreplay.com with their Primary Account Holder User ID and Password. |
| Age Restriction | Yes. Parental Controls available via www.encoreplay.com website. |
| Level of service / service code | Must subscribe to Cox Movie Pak. |
| Minimum System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| MAC® Requirements | Apple® OSX 10.5.7, Intel® Core™ Duo, 1.83 GHz (or faster), with 2GB RAM |
| MAC Browser Requirements |
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| PC Requirements |
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| Computer Hardware Requirements | Video card with 24-bit true color and 128 MB memory |
| Computer Browser Requirements |
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| Minimum Bandwidth |
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STARZ PLAY
| Type of Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration | STARZ subscribers must login to www.starzplay.com with their Primary Account Holder User ID and Password. |
| Age Restriction | Yes. Parental Controls available via www.starzplay.com website. |
| Level of service / service code | Must subscribe to STARZ. |
| Minimum System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| MAC® Requirements | Apple® OSX 10.5.7, Intel® Core™ Duo, 1.83 GHz (or faster), with 2GB RAM |
| MAC Browser Requirements |
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| PC Requirements |
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| Computer Hardware Requirements | Video card with 24-bit true color and 128 MB memory |
| Computer Browser Requirements |
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| Minimum Bandwidth |
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NBA League Pass
| Type of Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration | NBA League Pass subscribers must sign in or create a free All Access account at http://www.nba.com/leaguepass/activate. Additionally you will need your Cox User ID and Password to confirm your subscription.Refer to Accessing NBA League Pass Online and via Mobile Device. |
| Age Restriction | No. |
| Level of service / service code | Must subscribe to NBA League Pass. |
| Minimum requirements |
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NFL Networks - Watch NFL Networks and Watch NFL RedZone
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| Minimum Requirements | Hardware Requirements
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Other Content Available Online
Pac-12
If you subscribe to the Pac-12 network through Cox, you can use your Cox User ID and Password to access http://video.Pac-12.com to view live On Demand video content. You must subscribe to the applicable service tier or package within the following markets.
| Market | TV Service Tier or Package |
|---|---|
| TV Essential |
| Sports and Information Package |
| Arizona | TV Essential |
| Las Vegas, NV | Sports and Information Package |
| Kansas / Arkansas | Sports and Information Package |
| Omaha | Sports and Information Package |
Minimum Requirements to Access/View from Video.Pac-12.com
You must have a Cox User ID and Password to sign in and view the video content available at http://video.Pac-12.com.
Note: There is not a Cox High Speed Internet requirement to access and view this content.
The following is a list of minimum browser requirements:
- IE8 and IE9
- Chrome 19+
- Safari 5+
- Firefox 13+
- Windows 7
- OSX 10.7
System Requirements for TV Online
The following table provides the minimum system requirements your computer system must have to view TV Online content.
Note: System requirements may vary depending on the content provider.
| Type of Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Windows Requirements |
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| Macintosh Requirements |
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| Supported Internet Browsers |
You must have JavaScript and cookies enabled. |
| Player Requirements |
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Frequently Asked Questions
For additional information about Cox TV Online, refer to Cox TV Online FAQs.
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