System requirements
The Ignite TV App is available through both mobile and web. Devices/browsers that do not meet the minimum requirements will be presented with an error prompting you to update your app to the latest version. Below are the system requirements for each:
Ignite TV App
- iOS 15.0.0 or newer
- Android 7.0 or newer
Note: The app is no longer available on Chromebook, however, it can still be accessed via web browser.
Ignite TV web
| Operating system |
Web browser |
- Windows 7 or newer
- Mac OS X 10.14.4+ for Safari
- MAC OS X 10.7+ for Chrome/Firefox
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- Google Chrome: 75+
- Microsoft Edge 17+
- Firefox 68+
- Safari 12+
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Ignite TV App on Fire TV
Ignite TV App features
Stream from your app to your TV screen
The Ignite TV App supports streaming via Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast. Stream (or cast) content from the app to a smart TV or other supported device, and use your mobile device as a remote!
Access from your Amazon Fire TV devices
The Ignite TV App is also available on Amazon Fire TV devices, including the same great features you get with the Ignite TV App. See How To: Use the Ignite TV App on Amazon Fire TV to learn more.
Download to go
This feature lets you download select On Demand titles to your mobile device so you can watch them anytime — without having to be connected to the Internet or use your device's mobile data connection. This feature is not available for the web app or for casting through Chromecast. Learn more about Ignite TV App - Download to go.
Note: Any downloaded content will need to be downloaded again after the mobile app has been updated to the latest version.
Manage and watch PVR recordings
Gives you the power to manage and watch recordings for your favorite programs while you're away from home. This feature works on both the mobile and web versions of the app. This feature is available only in areas where Cloud PVR is enabled. Click here for a list of areas.
Note: This feature is available only in areas where Cloud PVR is enabled. Click here for a list of areas.
Parental Controls
Set parental controls to limit the types of content available for streaming and download. Parental controls must be set up on each device and the Ignite TV App website. Additional parental control settings are available on your Digital Box and in McAfee Internet Security. Learn more about Ignite TV App Parental Controls.
Manage Ignite TV App settings in My Shaw
You can log in to My Shaw to manage your registered devices and disable parental controls on any registered device. Learn more about Managing the Ignite TV App.