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December 4, 2020Customize your TV experience
For the best in TV entertainment, Wave offers a variety of the most popular cable TV channels, plus local channels, premium subscription channels like HBO Max. Customize your TV experience with TiVo® or TiVo Stream 4K, explore cable TV and streaming apps, and learn about the extra benefits of Wave on Demand.
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Local TV $29.95/mo*
Just $29.95/month plus content charges*
Get local channels like CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CW. Also includes digital music channels, access to Wave On Demand and Wave TV on the Go.
Local TV $29.95/mo* (Included for a limited time*)
Just $29.95/month plus content charges*
Get local channels like CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CW. Also includes digital music channels, access to Wave On Demand and Wave TV on the Go.
Local TV $29.95/mo* ($10/mo for a limited time*)
Just $29.95/month plus content charges*
Get local channels like CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CW. Also includes digital music channels, access to Wave On Demand and Wave TV on the Go.
Local TV $29.95/mo* ($10/mo for a limited time*)
Just $29.95/month plus content charges*
Get local channels like CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CW. Also includes digital music channels, access to Wave On Demand and Wave TV on the Go.
Local TV $29.95/mo* ($10/mo for a limited time*)
Just $29.95/month plus content charges*
Get local channels like CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CW. Also includes digital music channels, access to Wave On Demand and Wave TV on the Go.
Expanded Content $77.38/mo
Content includes everything in Local TV plus your favorite cable networks like ESPN, Disney, AMC, Comedy Central, Bravo, FX, USA, TNT, Nickelodeon and more! Includes Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go. See how Expanded fees are determined
Digital Cable Pack $32.75/mo
All Channels In our Digital tiers
- Digital Favorites
- Digital Sports
- Digital Variety
Digital Favorites $13.00/mo
Want even more programming? Upgrade to Digital Favorites for access to niche channels like Discovery Family Channel, Sprout, Fox Business, and more!
Digital Sports $12.00/mo
For the ultimate sports fan! Add this level to get access to NFL RedZone, Fox College Sports, ESPNU and other niche sports programming
Digital Variety $8.25/mo
Want just a little more variety? For $3.75 less than Digital Favorites, get just a handful of channels to enhance your viewing experience including DIY, Cooking, and Lifetime Real Women
STARZ/STARZ ENCORE $17.00/mo
Includes STARZ/STARZ ENCORE family of channels, Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go
STARZ/STARZ ENCORE $17.00/mo
Includes STARZ/STARZ ENCORE family of channels, Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go
STARZ/STARZ ENCORE $17.00/mo* ($5/mo for a limited time*)
Includes STARZ/STARZ ENCORE family of channels, Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go
STARZ/STARZ ENCORE $17.00/mo* ($5/mo for a limited time*)
Includes STARZ/STARZ ENCORE family of channels, Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go
STARZ/STARZ ENCORE $17.00/mo* ($5/mo for a limited time*)
Includes STARZ/STARZ ENCORE family of channels, Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go
HBO Max $14.99/mo
Includes HBO family of channels, HBO On Demand and the HBO Max app.
Cinemax $18.50/mo
Includes Cinemax family of channels, Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go
SHOWTIME/TMC $19.00/mo
Includes SHOWTIME and TMC family of channels, Wave on Demand and Wave TV on the Go
Premium Pack $84.25/mo
All Premium and Digital Channels. Requires Expanded Content
- Digital Favorites
- Digital Variety
- Digital Sports
- Starz/Encore
- HBO
- Cinemax
- Showtime/TMC
- Wave on Demand
HD Bonus Pack $7.00/mo
Includes NFL Network, MGM, Universal and Outside TV
Streaming Options
Enjoy an extensive library of new and favorite movies and TV shows including award-winning Netflix originals. The go-to for movie fans. Stream on your TV, tablet, computer, phone – when and where you choose. Unlimited viewing, no commercials and multiple plan options.
Free TrialA great way to binge on TV favorites
Current-season TV and past seasons
Hit Movies and original series
Commercial-free option
The home of live sports and entertainment.
The best in Spanish entertainment with Unimas, Galavision and Univision Deportes
Watch matches from La Liga, Serie A, Liga Mx, Ligue Un, and more
Live channels include beIN SPORTS, GolTV, ONE World Sports and more
Stream live soccer on multiple devices
The new way to watch live TV
Instant access to live sports, current-season TV shows, breaking news and more No contracts, no set up fees, no installation – just get the app
Add TV Equipment
Choose from a range of digital equipment to access your TV channels. Digital equipment is required so Wave makes it easy to choose the devices that are right for you.
Universal Converter
- Delivers all channels you’ve selected
- Plus 45 CD quality digital music channels
HD Receiver
- Delivers all channels you’ve selected
- Plus 45 CD quality digital music channels
- Interactive on-screen guide
- Wave On Demand
- Purchase single movies and events
TiVo® Streaming DVR
- Delivers all channels you’ve selected
- Plus 45 CD quality digital music channels
- Digital recording and multi-room recording
- Live TV control – pause, forward, rewind
- Interactive on-screen guide
- Wave On Demand
- Purchase single movies and events
- Integrated video streaming with access to Netflix, YouTube
Roku
- Add Roku to any TV equipment configuration to start streaming the easy way.
- Roku provides access to 200,000+ movies and TV shows and connects you to your other favorite streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu and more.
Watch Wave TV on the Go
TV on your terms
Who says you have to watch TV on an actual TV? Take your shows and go with Wave TV on the Go. Wave TV service includes a free app so you can watch some of your favorite shows on your screen of choice. Catch great shows from your computer or any compatible mobile device. With participating channels like ABC, A&E, Cartoon Network, ESPN, sports and news stations, there is something for everyone.
For a long list of channels you can get with Wave on the Go, click here.
Wave on Demand
TV you want, when you want it. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies on your own schedule. Wave on demand is included with your TV service and offers:
- pause and rewind with a click of your remote
- instant access to the program you want to watch, when you want to watch it
- a library of FREE TV shows and movies and the movies and programs from the channels you’ve subscribed to
- ability to order new releases and movie rentals
To enjoy Wave on demand, just choose an HD receiver or TiVo®, grab the popcorn and explore thousands of hours of programming.
* Offers available on residential services listed and to new Wave customers only. Offer expires 2/28/2021.TV rates subject to change based on programming cost increases. Equipment, taxes and other fees apply. Local TV stations charge an additional $17.00-$25.00 monthly fee for their channels; this fee varies by area, visit Rate Cards for details.
Broadband internet connection is required for TiVo Stream 4K devices and is required to access and receive streaming content. A compatible TV with a HDMI port is required to receive a TIVo Stream 4K device. Availability of streaming content from third-party sources is subject to change and certain third-party fees may apply. Streaming membership is required for these services (and sold separately). Access to Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, FuboTV and other streaming services requires compatible TiVo equipment and Wave Broadband Internet service. Streaming service providers Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, FuboTV require a separate membership. To receive 4K features and benefits, a 4K television, a 4K compatible streaming device and an internet connection are required. 4K content is limited to the programming available in 4K format by the content provider. Streaming apps may not be available in all regions. ©2021 TiVo Platform Technologies LLC. TiVo, the TiVo logo, the TiVo silhouette logo and TiVo Stream 4K are trademarks of TiVo Brands LLC. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
* Offers are good for new Wave residential customers. Offer(s) vary and are valid with 6 to 12-Month Promotional Discount. Local TV regularly $29.95/month. TiVo® DVR regularly $22.99/month. Wave digital equipment required on every connected TV. Wave digital equipment required on every connected TV. $2.72/month Interactive Equipment Fee on first digital or HD receiver. Installation varies by area, and is regularly up to $80, and includes set-up for up to 2 TVs on existing outlets, 1 computer or 3 devices with Modem & Standard WiFi, and 4 existing pre-wired phone outlets. Additional outlet and special wiring fees may apply.Serviceable areas only. Prices subject to change. Not valid with other offers. Certain restrictions and additional fees may apply. Call for complete details. WASHINGTON RESIDENTS: The base rates listed are subject to a 2% Regulatory Recovery Fee, which added together determines the total price.
* Offers available on residential services listed and to new Wave customers only. Offer expires 2/28/2021.TV rates subject to change based on programming cost increases. Equipment, taxes and other fees apply. Local TV stations charge an additional $17.00-$25.00 monthly fee for their channels; this fee varies by area, visit Rate Cards for details.
Broadband internet connection is required for TiVo Stream 4K devices and is required to access and receive streaming content. A compatible TV with a HDMI port is required to receive a TIVo Stream 4K device. Availability of streaming content from third-party sources is subject to change and certain third-party fees may apply. Streaming membership is required for these services (and sold separately). Access to Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, FuboTV and other streaming services requires compatible TiVo equipment and Wave Broadband Internet service. Streaming service providers Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, FuboTV require a separate membership. To receive 4K features and benefits, a 4K television, a 4K compatible streaming device and an internet connection are required. 4K content is limited to the programming available in 4K format by the content provider. Streaming apps may not be available in all regions. ©2021 TiVo Platform Technologies LLC. TiVo, the TiVo logo, the TiVo silhouette logo and TiVo Stream 4K are trademarks of TiVo Brands LLC. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
* Offers are good for new Wave residential customers. Offer(s) vary and are valid with 6 to 12-Month Promotional Discount. Local TV regularly $29.95/month. TiVo® DVR regularly $22.99/month. Wave digital equipment required on every connected TV. Wave digital equipment required on every connected TV. $2.72/month Interactive Equipment Fee on first digital or HD receiver. After 12 months, STARZ/ENCORE regularly $17/month for both. STARZ and related channels and service marks are the property of Starz Entertainment, LLC. Installation varies by area, and is regularly up to $80, and includes set-up for up to 2 TVs on existing outlets, 1 computer or 3 devices with Modem & Standard WiFi, and 4 existing pre-wired phone outlets. Additional outlet and special wiring fees may apply.Serviceable areas only. Prices subject to change. Not valid with other offers. Certain restrictions and additional fees may apply. Call for complete details. WASHINGTON RESIDENTS: The base rates listed are subject to a 2% Regulatory Recovery Fee, which added together determines the total price.
Z-Wave Plus™ is a certification program designed to help consumers identify products that take advantage of the ‘Next Gen’ Z-Wave hardware platform, also known as 500 Series or 5th Generation Z-Wave. Z-Wave Plus certified solutions feature a selected set of extended features and capabilities that enhance the end user experience and make Z-Wave installations even faster and easier to install and set up.Z-Wave has led the market in interoperable smart devices for the home since the first Z-Wave product was certified in 2004. With the introduction of the Next-Gen, Z-Wave 500 series hardware platforms, Z-Wave saw its ecosystem bolstered with new capabilities, including increased range, extended battery life, Over The Air upgrading (OTA), additional RF channels and more — all of which are fully backwards compatible with existing Z-Wave products.
For consumers, homeowners, integrators, and service providers, these enhancements offer tremendous benefits in terms of shorter and easier installations, richer device profiles, improved self-healing and longer battery life. With the Z-Wave Plus certification program, the Z-Wave Alliance provides a series of packaging logos that will be located on every Z-Wave Plus™ certified product, informing the consumer this product incorporates the enhanced capabilities of the Next Gen, Z-Wave 500 series.
Features
- 50% improvement in battery life
- 67% improvement in range
- 250% more bandwidth
- Three RF channels for improved noise immunity and higher bandwidth
- New Plug-n-Play Network-wide Inclusion feature
- Improved self-healing and fault tolerance with Explorer Frame feature
- Standardized method for Over the Air firmware updates (OTA)
- Improved product information capture for product certification database
FAQ
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What is Z-Wave Plus?
Z-Wave Plus is a product certification program that assures consumers are getting the best performing Z-Wave products available today.
What is the difference between a Z-Wave and a Z-Wave Plus product?
Z-Wave Plus products make use of the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology. These advancements provide for longer battery life, faster operation, better RF coverage and easier installation. Classic Z-Wave products may take advantage of some of these newer advancements but are not required to use all of the latest technology. It is important to note that there over 100 million classic Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus products in use every day and these products meet the needs of most applications satisfactorily.
Will Z-Wave Plus products work with classic Z-Wave products?
Yes, Z-Wave Plus products are fully backward compatible with classic Z-Wave products.
Why Z-Wave Plus now and not from the beginning of Z-Wave?
Twelve years of market experience and continuous development of the Z-Wave technology have brought about several improvements to the underling communications technology. Recent advancements in micro-chip performance have made applying these improvements both possible and cost-effective.
Does Z-Wave Plus cost more?
Not really. As with most technologies, performance continues to increase and cost stays about the same. There may be some slight difference in price between a Z-Wave Plus product and a classic Z-Wave product, but these differences have more to do with added features than the cost of the underlining technology.
How do I know I’m getting a Z-Wave Plus product?
Z-Wave Plus certified products are easily identified by these Marks that appear on the product and product packaging:
For more information on Technical and Marketing Certification for Z-Wave Plus products, you must be a member of the Z-Wave Alliance. For more information on becoming a member, click here…