The Easiest Way to Install Apps on a Vizio Smart TV

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Get apps like ESPN on your Vizio SmartCast, VIA, or VIA Plus TV
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Is there an app you want that isn't on your Vizio TV? Depending on your TV model, you might be able to download it. On newer Vizio SmartCast TVs, all the apps you'll need are already downloaded, and you'll find them in the All Apps menu. If you have an older Vizio TV, you can download additional VIA (Vizio Internet Apps) apps . This wikiHow article teaches you how to download additional apps on Vizio Smart TVs.

Things You Should Know

  • If you have a Vizio TV with SmartCast, there's no need to download apps since they are automatically added to your app list.
  • Find a list of all your apps by going to "All Apps" in the Apps menu.
  • If your TV runs VIA or VIA Plus, you can download apps easily from the App Store by pressing the "V" button on your remote and clicking an app.
Section 1 of 2:

Adding Apps on SmartCast TV

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    Any of these buttons will be in the middle of your remote. The buttons you have on your remote depend on your model of TV.
    • Since SmartCast TV comes default with every available app pre-downloaded, you can't download any different apps. Instead, you can view all your available apps using this method.
    • Make sure your Vizio TV is connected to the Internet.
    • You can also connect to Wi-Fi without a remote .
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    You'll navigate to the left, opening a menu from the left side of your screen.
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    You need to press the "Down" arrow on your remote to navigate down.
    • Scroll through this list to find the app you're looking for. You can see a list of all the available apps on Vizio's support page .
    • SmartCast has a ton of apps and popular channels, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, YouTube, TikTok, Fox Now, Peacock, CBS Sports, ESPN, the Food Network, HGTV, and the C.W.
    • If you can't find the app you're looking for, like Spectrum's bundle of apps, you can't download it. Instead, you can use the app with Chromecast or AirPlay . [1]
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    While you can easily find all the available apps from this screen, you can also add it to the most-used section of your Home screen to access it quickly.
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Adding Apps with Via and Via Plus

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    Keep in mind that your television must be connected to the Internet to download apps.
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    This will open the "Apps" menu.
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    You'll see multiple tabs with category names (like Featured and Latest ) at the top of the screen; selecting a category will let you view the apps within that category.
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    Doing so will take you to the app's page.
    • If you have a VIA+ (Vizio Internet Apps Plus) system, press and hold OK on the app until it's added to "My apps."
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    This button is just below the app's title on the left side of your screen. [3]
    • Once the app is added, you can see it from your Home screen.
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      • Make sure your TV is always connected to the Internet. SmartCast TVs update automatically as long as they are connected, and you can get access to newer apps!
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-add-an-App-to-your-VIZIO-Smart-TV?language=en_US
      2. ↑ https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-Cast-your-VIZIO-SmartCast-Devices?language=en_US
      3. ↑ https://www.techsolutions.support.com/how-to/how-to-add-an-app-to-a-vizio-smart-tv-12446

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