How to Use Your Vizio Smart TV Without the Remote
How to Use Your Vizio Smart TV Without the Remote GA S REGULAR Menu Lifewire Tech for Humans Newsletter! Search Close GO Home Theater & Entertainment > TV & Displays
Don't throw away the normal remote just yet. If your Vizio Smart TV needs to be reset, one of the only ways to do this is with the physical remote through a series of key strokes. While there are ways to perform a hard reset using the buttons on the back of the television, it's less than ideal. The first step is to download the Vizio Smartcast App from either the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store, depending on your mobile device. Download For: iOS Android Open the SmartCast app on your mobile device. The SmartCast app lets you add and control apps on your Vizio TV directly from the phone, including Netflix, Hulu, iHeartRadio, and many other options. However, you'll need the relevant app downloaded and set up on your smartphone beforehand. Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime At the bottom, tap Control. It looks like a television with a subwoofer in front of it. Tap Devices in the top right corner, then select your television from the list that appears. If you do not see your television on the list, make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. If that still doesn't resolve the problem, make sure your Vizio TV is connected to Wi-Fi. Once you've selected the television, the control menu will appear. From this screen, it operates much like a normal remote. You can change the input, turn the television on and off, change the video mode, and more. Swipe to the left to access the movement screen, which allows you to control the television like you would with the directional pad. How to Connect a Vizio TV to Alexa FAQ How do I reset my Vizio TV? To reset your Vizio TV to factory settings, go to Settings > System > Reset & Admin. Select Reset TV to Factory Defaults. How do I add apps to my Vizio Smart TV? You can't actually add apps not already installed on the TV. However, you may be able to view the app's content by using Vizio Smart TV's built-in AirPlay or Chromecast technology. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn on a Vizio TV Without a Remote How to Fix a Vizio TV That Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Add Apps to Your Vizio Smart TV How to Fix Vizio TV Black Screen of Death How to Connect an Apple TV to Wi-Fi Without a Remote How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Remote Is Not Working How to Add and Manage Apps on a Smart TV How to Add Disney Plus to a Smart TV How to Connect a Vizio TV to Alexa How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix How to AirPlay From a Mac to a TV How to Replace a Broken or Lost Remote Control Can a Smart TV Get a Virus? How to Connect Vizio TV to Wi-Fi How to Turn Down the Volume on Apple TV How to Pair a Fire Stick Remote Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
How to Use Your Vizio Smart TV Without the Remote
You can get a Vizio TV remote app for your phone
By Patrick Shawn Hearn Patrick Shawn Hearn Writer Columbus State University Patrick Hearn has been a freelance technology writer for 6+ years. He has written for CBSi, GameSpot, Xfinity, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 18, 2022 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email TV & Displays Samsung Projectors Antennas HDMI & Connections Remote ControlsWhat to Know
Download the Vizio SmartCast app from Google Play or the iOS App Store. Open the app on your mobile device.Tap the Control icon. Select Devices and choose your TV from the list that appears.The control menu that appears operates like a normal remote. Turn the TV on and off, change the input and video mode, and more. This article explains how to use your Vizio Smart TV without the remote by setting up the Vizio SmartCast app on your mobile device.How to Use Your Vizio Smart TV Without the Remote
Vizio Smart TVs are affordable, entry-level options into the smart TV market. Many of the TVs have 4K resolution with UHD and HDR capabilities. Best of all, you don't even need a remote to operate the television. You can do it all from your phone. Here's how using the Vizio smart TV remote app.Don't throw away the normal remote just yet. If your Vizio Smart TV needs to be reset, one of the only ways to do this is with the physical remote through a series of key strokes. While there are ways to perform a hard reset using the buttons on the back of the television, it's less than ideal. The first step is to download the Vizio Smartcast App from either the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store, depending on your mobile device. Download For: iOS Android Open the SmartCast app on your mobile device. The SmartCast app lets you add and control apps on your Vizio TV directly from the phone, including Netflix, Hulu, iHeartRadio, and many other options. However, you'll need the relevant app downloaded and set up on your smartphone beforehand. Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime At the bottom, tap Control. It looks like a television with a subwoofer in front of it. Tap Devices in the top right corner, then select your television from the list that appears. If you do not see your television on the list, make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. If that still doesn't resolve the problem, make sure your Vizio TV is connected to Wi-Fi. Once you've selected the television, the control menu will appear. From this screen, it operates much like a normal remote. You can change the input, turn the television on and off, change the video mode, and more. Swipe to the left to access the movement screen, which allows you to control the television like you would with the directional pad. How to Connect a Vizio TV to Alexa FAQ How do I reset my Vizio TV? To reset your Vizio TV to factory settings, go to Settings > System > Reset & Admin. Select Reset TV to Factory Defaults. How do I add apps to my Vizio Smart TV? You can't actually add apps not already installed on the TV. However, you may be able to view the app's content by using Vizio Smart TV's built-in AirPlay or Chromecast technology. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn on a Vizio TV Without a Remote How to Fix a Vizio TV That Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Add Apps to Your Vizio Smart TV How to Fix Vizio TV Black Screen of Death How to Connect an Apple TV to Wi-Fi Without a Remote How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Remote Is Not Working How to Add and Manage Apps on a Smart TV How to Add Disney Plus to a Smart TV How to Connect a Vizio TV to Alexa How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix How to AirPlay From a Mac to a TV How to Replace a Broken or Lost Remote Control Can a Smart TV Get a Virus? How to Connect Vizio TV to Wi-Fi How to Turn Down the Volume on Apple TV How to Pair a Fire Stick Remote Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies