Article Insight:
- You can add and access legal IPTV apps on Vizio Smart TV (VIA and VIA+) from the Connect TV Store.
- Vizio SmartCast TV doesn’t offer support for external IPTV apps or IPTV players. You screen mirror IPTV apps from the smartphone to this TV model.
If you would like to expand your entertainment options on Vizio TV apart from cable channels, you can access legal IPTV apps like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more. On the other hand, if you want to stream third-party IPTV services, you may end up disappointed since Vizio TV doesn’t offer support to IPTV players. This guide will teach you a workaround method to access external IPTV services and the way to use legal IPTV services on Vizio TV.
How to Install Legal IPTV Apps on Vizio Smart TV
Legal IPTV streaming apps are available in abundance on Vizio TV. Go through the following headings and learn how to access these apps at your comfort.
Vizio SmartCast TV
Vizio TVs with SmartCast OS come with a set of pre-installed apps and don’t allow downloading additional apps. However, you can organize these available apps by adding them to your favorites for quick access.
To view all your entertainment options, press the Input button and choose SmartCast. Or, hit the V or Home button to launch all the options. When you are on the SmartCast Input, press the Left arrow within the TV remote. Locate and select the Apps section from the pop-up menu displayed on the left of the screen. Look for your specified app and add it to your Home screen. Now, sign in to the app with the necessary credentials and watch IPTV videos legally.
VIA or VIA+ Smart TVs
Unlike SmartCast OS, you can download desired IPTV apps on these Vizio TV models. Foremost, turn on your Vizio TV of VIA or VIA+ model. Press the V or SmartCast button to launch the Apps section. Select the All Apps tab and look for your preferred app. Hit the Install button and download the app on Vizio TV. Long-press the OK button to add the app to your VIA+ TV’s My Apps section and easily access it right from your Home screen.
How to Use an IPTV Player on Vizio Smart TV
As we previously mentioned, Vizio Smart TVs are not compatible with IPTV players. So, you can better set up IPTV on a smartphone and screen mirror to Vizio TV to enjoy streaming. NexTv IPTV player is available on different platforms, and hence I suggest using this app.
The procedure for screen mirroring from Android and iOS is given below. Before beginning, connect your Vizio TV to WiFi and link your smartphone to the same network.
Device | Download Link | Procedure to Stream |
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Android phone or tablet | Play Store | Launch the app → Add the IPTV playlist received from your service provider → Play your desired content → Head to the Notification bar → Select the Screen Mirror option → Choose your TV name → Start streaming the content on your Vizio TV. |
iPhone or iPad | App Store | Open the app → Add the M3U playlist of your IPTV service → Stream any content → Go to the Control Center → Hit the Screen Mirroring option → Pick your TV device → Watch content on the TV screen. |
Note – Make sure to enable the AirPlay on Vizio TV to stream the content from your iOS device.
While Vizio Smart TVs don’t support downloading third-party IPTV apps or players, you can make them stream the content using the screen mirroring technique mentioned above. Apart from NexTv IPTV Player, you can also use other apps that are compatible with your mobile.