XUMO, the ad-supported streaming TV company owned by Comcast, today announced it has launched a customized XUMO app on the Ignite Entertainment platform, available on both Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream services. The launch marks the first international expansion for the XUMO app bringing it to one of Canada’s biggest providers. The app offers over 100 free, diverse channels, including live news, fan-favorite TV shows, sports, specialty lifestyle programming, tens of thousands of free movies, and more.
“The launch of the XUMO app on Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream is an important milestone in our growing app portfolio,” noted Chris Hall, Senior Vice President, Product at XUMO. “Canadian viewers will now have access to even more free programming directly from Rogers, and it will be seamlessly integrated within the experience to make search and discovery easy.”
“We are committed to bringing together the best content available to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience for our customers,” said Myrianne Collin, Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Communications. “With the integration of XUMO, we are expanding our content library and elevating Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream as the destination of entertainment, giving more choice and unparalleled access to the most integrated free content of any other major provider in Canada.”
Highlights of the channels available within the app include Radio Canada, CBC News, XUMO Free Movies, ABC News Live, The Johnny Carson Show, Free Action Movies, America’s Test Kitchen, beIN Sports Xtra, batteryPop and more.
With the most integrated search and discovery across live TV, sports and the best streaming services, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream with the award-winning Voice Remote revolutionizes entertainment by creating a one-stop shop to access series, movies and more across genres and platforms. This innovation takes the XUMO viewing experience to the next level and gives customers more choice to discover new favourites. To get started, customers can say “XUMO” into the Voice Remote or through the app section.
