Vizio TV comes in three types of Operating Systems: VIA, VIA+, and SmartCast. Each OS has its own app store or a set of preinstalled apps in its library. With this, you can easily download or access your desired streaming apps on your Vizio Smart TV. If you are a new Vizio TV user and don’t know how to download apps, here is a detailed guide that will help you out.
How to Install Apps on Vizio TV
To help out every Vizio TV user, we’ve simplified things by including the methods to download or access apps on all Vizio TV models.
Vizio SmartCast TV
Most of the latest Vizio TVs are manufactured with the SmartCast TV OS. In the Vizio SmartCast TVs, the apps are pre-installed, and there is no app store. You can access and stream only the pre-installed apps on these models.
- From the home screen, go to the left panel of the menu and select Apps.
- Now, click the App Search option or A-Z option.
- Browse your desired app on your TV and press the OK button.
- Now, the app will open and ready for streaming.
Vizio VIA TV
You can download any apps on your Vizio VIA TV from the Connected TV Store.
- Press V on your remote to open the home screen.
- Navigate to the Connected TV Store, go to the All Apps section, and search for the app.
- Once you find the app, simply select it and press OK to download it on your TV.
Vizio VIA+ TV
- Quickly press the V button on your remote control twice to open the app menu.
- Choose from the Featured, Latest, All Apps, or Categories tabs, and browse the app you want.
- Highlight the desired app, and press the OK button to add it to the My Apps section on your Vizio TV.
Can I Sideload Apps on Vizio Smart TV?
No. The Vizio Smart TV models are not compatible with downloading third-party apps in their constricted systems. However, if your desired app is unavailable on Vizio TV, you can cast or AirPlay the app on your TV from a smartphone.
To make this work, you must connect your mobile and Vizio TV to the same WIFI network. If you’re using an iPhone, enable AirPlay on your Vizio TV by going to Extras > Apple AirPlay > AirPlay.
After enabling this option, Cast or AirPlay the app from your phone using the following steps.
- Download and install your desired app on your smartphone, then open it.
- Play any video you like from the app.
- Now, tap the Cast/AirPlay icon inside the app’s media player.
- Select your Vizio TV name from the list of available devices. Once connected, your phone’s content will display seamlessly on your TV screen.
FAQ
You can use the Home button as an alternative to the V button to access the app’s home screen and download apps on Vizio TV.