Browse the Web on Your VIZIO TV

Connecting your VIZIO TV to the internet opens up a world of entertainment through streaming apps and services. While you can’t browse the open web in the traditional sense with a dedicated web browser, this guide will walk you through all the available methods to access online content visit vizio.com/setup.

Step 1: Connect Your VIZIO TV to the Internet

Before you can use any online features, your TV needs to be connected to the internet. You can do this through a Wi-Fi or a wired Ethernet connection.

To connect via Wi-Fi:

1. Press the Menu button on your VIZIO remote.
2. Navigate to Network and press OK.
3. Select Network Connection and then choose the Wireless option.
4. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear. Select your home network.
5. Enter your Wi-Fi password using the on-screen keyboard and select Connect.

To connect via a wired connection:

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the back of your VIZIO TV.
2. Connect the other end to an available port on your internet router.
3. On your VIZIO remote, press the Menu button.
4. Go to Network and select Wired Network. The TV should automatically detect the connection.

Step 2: Understanding How to Access Internet Content

A key point to understand is that VIZIO SmartCast TVs do not have a built-in web browser. Instead, internet access is primarily used for the following:

• Streaming through apps: The VIZIO SmartCast platform provides access to a wide variety of popular streaming apps.
• Casting content: You can “cast” or “mirror” content from your smartphone, tablet, or computer to your TV.

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Step 3: Using Streaming Apps on SmartCast

The primary way to enjoy online content on your VIZIO TV is through the built-in apps on the SmartCast platform.

1. Accessing SmartCast: Press the V or Home button on your remote to open the SmartCast home screen.
2. Finding Apps: The home screen will display a variety of pre-installed apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Hulu. You can browse through these and launch them directly.
3. Adding More Apps: While you cannot download new apps in the traditional sense, VIZIO regularly updates the SmartCast platform to include new and popular apps automatically.

Step 4: Casting and Screen Mirroring for Web Browse

For Browse the web or accessing content from apps not available on SmartCast, you can use the built-in Chromecast or Apple AirPlay features.

Using Chromecast with a Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet:

1. Ensure Same Network: Make sure your VIZIO TV and your other device (computer, phone, or tablet) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. From a Chrome Browser on a Computer:
   • Open the Chrome browser.
   • Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
   • Select Cast….
   • Choose your VIZIO TV from the list of available devices.
   • You can then choose to cast the current tab or your entire desktop.
3. From a Chromecast-enabled App on a Phone or Tablet:
   • Open a supported app (like YouTube, Netflix, etc.).
   • Tap the Cast icon (a screen with a Wi-Fi signal).
   • Select your VIZIO TV from the list. The content will then play on your TV.

Using Apple AirPlay with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac:

1. Ensure Same Network: Connect your Apple device and VIZIO TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Control Center on your iPhone or iPad, or click the Control Center icon in the menu bar on your Mac.
3. Tap Screen Mirroring.
4. Select your VIZIO TV from the list. Your device’s screen will now be mirrored on your TV, allowing you to browse the web using the browser on your Apple device.

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Step 5: Using an External Streaming Device

For a more traditional web Browse experience, you can connect an external streaming device that has a built-in web browser. Popular options include:

• Amazon Fire Stick: Comes with the Silk web browser.
• Roku: Offers a variety of web Browse channels that can be added.
• Apple TV: While it doesn’t have a native web browser, you can find third-party browser apps on the App Store.

To use one of these devices, simply plug it into an available HDMI port on your VIZIO TV, switch to that HDMI input, and use the device’s remote to navigate to its web browser.