This article explains how to add apps to your Vizio smart TV featuring SmartCast. Additional information is provided for older Vizio TVs that feature Vizio Internet Apps (VIA) and Vizio Internet Apps+ (VIA+). Show
How to Add Apps to a SmartCast TVSmartCast TVs come with a broad selection of more than 100 preinstalled core apps available on your SmartCast home screen. There's no functionality for downloading additional apps; however, new apps become available periodically and are available immediately after an update. If there's an app you want to use that isn't available on your screen, you may still be able to access its content by downloading the app to your mobile device and using the TV's built-in Chromecast or AirPlay technology. Cast an Application to Your Vizio TVCasting to your Vizio TV works the same as casting using a Chromecast device.
Stream Content to Your Vizio TV With AirPlayTo stream AirPlay content from an iOS app to your Vizio TV, you'll take advantage of the TV's built-in AirPlay capabilities.
How to Customize SmartCast Core AppsMore than 100 apps are installed in SmartCast-enabled Vizio TVs. You can access them directly on the screen without casting. It's easy to customize your app selection, so your favorites are easily accessible.
What Are VIA and VIA+?Some older Vizio TVs use the VIA or VIA+ smart TV platform instead of SmartCast. VIA and VIA+ platforms work like many other smart TVs. You have a set of core apps and can add more apps via an app marketplace. VIA and VIA+ also support mirroring or casting content from some apps using your mobile device. How to Add Apps on a VIA or VIA+ TVNetflix longer works on some Vizio 2012-2014 models. Contact tech support for your TV model for more details. The 4 Best Vizio TVs of 2022 With VIA and VIA+ platforms, you'll have a set of core apps, such as Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora, and iHeart Radio, but you can add many more apps from the Vizio app store. On some models, you can also add the Google Play: Movies and TV app. Here's how to add more apps on smart TVs with Via and VIA+:
About the Different Vizio SystemsAdding and managing apps on Vizio TVs and Home Theater Displays varies depending on your system: SmartCast, VIA, or VIA+. Here's a look at Vizio systems by model year:
Check the user guide to identify your system. Your TV or home theater display must be connected to your home network and the internet to use any of Vizio's app platforms. How SmartCast WorksThe foundation of SmartCast is the Google Chromecast platform, which allows app content to display on a TV via casting from a compatible mobile device. You don't have to plug in a Chromecast dongle because Chromecast is built into SmartCast technology. When you initiate a cast, the TV will automatically switch from the current source input (such as a TV channel or HDMI input) to the casting source. Compatible apps will indicate that they're SmartCast-compatible, and SmartCast will even provide recommendations based on your viewing history. With the SmartCast mobile app, you can also control your Vizio TV's functions, including input selection, picture calibration, and sound settings. The 9 Best Smart TVs for Streaming in 2022 FAQ
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