Nov 15, 2018 - Smart TVs offer so much more than the usual viewing experience. Unfortunately, my Vizio TV requires I remove the app and reinstall it or a. Download the latest firmware for your model of TV from the Vizio support website. Apr 29, 2017 - Accessories This is my Next How-to Good Deals. Last year, no apps were included on Vizio's TVs out of the box. You can sign into them just like you would on any another smart TV. They can update their app as often as they wish and you will always have the latest without having to download. For more information on VIZIO's all-new VIZIO Internet Apps Plus smart TV platform or the latest M-Series HDTV collection, head here. Samsung Acquires Boxee For Around $300 Million Prime Instant.
This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
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Description
With VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™, you can control your entire entertainment experience with your iOS device. Browse & discover movies, TV shows, music, live streams and more across multiple apps at once. Power on/off devices, play/pause content, modify advanced settings and more.
Effortless Discovery.
VIZIO SmartCast Mobile brings together all your favorite entertainment from multiple apps into one simple experience.
Simple controls wherever you are.
Power on/off devices, play/pause content, adjust volume and more all from the palm of your hand.
Watch free content.
Enjoy easy access to free TV shows, movies, music and more.
Type with a keyboard.
Enter text on your TV/display from your smartphone using a full keyboard.
Swipe to navigate SmartCast Home.
Use the touchpad to quickly play your favorite entertainment from featured content to the most popular apps right from your TV/display.
Easily access advanced settings.
Adjust aspect ratio, select input, calibrate picture and more without leaving VIZIO SmartCast Mobile.
See All the Details.
Get a quick look at show ratings, synopsis, cast, crew, clips and more.
SUPPORTED VIZIO SMARTCAST™ PRODUCTS.
2016 and 2017 VIZIO SmartCast UHD Home Theater Displays
2018 VIZIO SmartCast TVs
VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bars
VIZIO SmartCast Crave™ Speakers
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
VIZIO SmartCast Mobile is not compatible with legacy VIZIO Internet Apps® and VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® Smart TVs.
VIZIO Crave Speakers cannot output audio from TVs/displays or be connected as an additional channel to an existing sound bar or sound system. Additional supported SmartCast or Chromecast-enabled audio products are required (not included) for Multi-Room feature. Streaming different songs to different speakers at the same time is not supported when using a single app running on a single mobile device. To stream a different song to different speakers at the same time, you’ll need to stream from a different app or a separate mobile device.
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The applications and content pictured herein or described on this page may only be available in certain countries and languages, may require additional fees or subscription charges, and may be subject to future updates, modifications, interruption and/or discontinuation of service without notice. VIZIO has no control over third party applications or content and assumes no responsibility for the availability or interruption of such applications or content. Additional third-party terms, conditions and restrictions apply. High-speed/broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and are not provided by VIZIO. Not all Google Cast-enabled apps are integrated with VIZIO SmartCast and may require additional steps to cast.
Select features of VIZIO SmartCast Mobile require a myVIZIO Account (available free).
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Ratings and Reviews
Update believed to screw tv up
I had bought a vizio 65” E-series 4K smart tv 2years old and for some reason as soon as the update was pushed out the tv started to power on and off by itself never had any problem till now didn’t buy the extended warranty because I have 2 other vizio TVs that are 8-9 years old never had any issues with them. I believe they are getting ahead of there selves with there software updates. Until today I was nothing but vizio, Now not so sure unless they prove there selfs to take care of loyal customers like me! I called vizio and they said there was nothing they can do for me so there is nothing I can do for you but let other people know what I’m dealing with after spending a lot of money on your brand all these years!!! And still I went and bought the 2018 version with a 4 year warranty because that’s how loyal I am another 800 so if something happens I will never ever buy a vizio tv again we’ll see how it goes this time please know what your doing with these updates before you push them out! Also it’s Christmas and I have 3 kids so this is a really bad time for me! I thinking twice about giving you another chance and taking this new one back and going with someone else!
Beyond horrible
I bought an expensive Vizio TV about 4 months ago. Vizio just pushed an update that made it substantially harder to impossible to cast things to the TV. In order to do so, I have to use this app. This app is essentially unusable. I don't even have words for how bad the navigation and UI are. They took something that was working, removed it, and replaced it with something I did not ask for, is substantially more complicated, and most importantly doesn't work. TV companies should stop trying to be software companies. They are terrible at it. Make a tv that has a nice picture. Let people who can actually write good usable software like Apple and Roku write the apps. It's incredibly frustrating to have a thing that was working stop working because Vizio decided to push an update I didn't ask for or agree to. If you want a concrete example of stupidity, here is one: Vizio let me know I had to order a new remote from them that had navigation buttons on it (left, right, up, down) to use this app. Fine. In order to close the notification that I had to order this remote, I was supposed to press the right arrow button. Which my remote does not have, which was the entire point of he pop up message I was trying to close.
Beyond frustrated
The fact that I have to use this app in order to get to the menu on the tv is ridiculous in the first place. Anything menu related at all has to go through this app since the remote only has vol+/ vol-, Chan+/ chan-, power, input, picture mode, play/pause and mute.... I understand they wanted the remote simplified but Why no menu button? I set my sleep timer every night and using the app wasn’t that bad since I always have my phone.
Then everything just changed!! I go in the app and after a half of a second, it error messages me that I need to update the app before I am able to use it anymore... okay, understandable. It takes me to the App Store.. that tells me there is no update to download and I am current!! I go back to the app, and within a half a second, it error messages me again and takes me back to the App Store!
I can still click things but I have been having to rush to beat the error message in order to set the sleep timer every night. Usually ending up in about 8-9 attempts if I’m lucky before I succeed. I don’t understand, it’s frustrating the crap out of me! I paid a lot of money for a tv I am unable to do simple general tasks with just because they have a broken app.
Information
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.
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