VIZIO SmartCast TV
Get Quick and Easy Access to Sling TV on VIZIO
VIZIO SmartCast lets you watch live and on-demand Sling TV content without a complicated setup process. Simply launch the Sling app from the SmartCast home screen and sign in to your account to start streaming.
To access the Sling app on your VIZIO SmartCast TV, follow these 3 steps:
- Press the input button on your VIZIO remote then choose the 'SmartCast' input. You can also press the V or Home keys near the center of your remote.
- Find the Sling app from the list of available applications. Sling can be found in the VIZIO Apps store which is labeled "Apps" in the left navigation panel.
- Click on the Sling app and sign in with your Sling username and password. That's it - No downloading required.
Connecting your Over the Air antenna to your Smartcast
If you own a compatible VIZIO TV model and an Over The Air Antenna, a simple setup process and one-time channel scan will allow you to integrate OTA programming into your Sling TV guide.
Before beginning, if you haven't already, make sure the Sling TV app is installed on your TV. Start by connecting your antenna to the available coaxial connection on the TV. Make sure you have a tight connection. Location and position of coaxial connection may vary depending on your VIZIO TV.
This means you can use your Sling TV app on your mobile phone and cast the content onto your VIZIO SmartCast TV. However, now that Sling is an available app within the SmartCast library, just click the Sling TV app and Enjoy! - No casting needed.
Steps for OTA user steps:
- Open the Sling TV app
- Nabigate to Settings > Local Channels > Configure Locals
- Select 'Scan for Channels'
The Sling app will begin scanning for available channels in the area.
After completing the scan, click on the "Go to Guide" tab to view the available local channels. The guide filter will initially display your local channels by default, but you can easily adjust it to show all your entitled channels in the full guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don’t I see the Sling TV app on my VIZIO TV?
The Sling TV app is only available on 2016 and newer model VIZIO SmartCast TVs. If you don't see the Sling TV app already in the SmartCast app catalog, you may not have a supported device.
What is "casting" and how does it work with VIZIO SmartCast?
You do not need to 'cast' to watch Sling TV on a VIZIO SmartCast TV!
Casting is a feature that allows users to share content with a television or other display from a separate device, like an app on a mobile phone, all through a wireless connection.
This means you can use your Sling TV app on your mobile phone and cast the content onto your VIZIO SmartCast TV. However, now that Sling is an available app within the SmartCast library, just click the Sling TV app and Enjoy! - No casting needed.
How can I learn more about my VIZIO SmartCast TV?
If you would like to know more about ways to cast using your VIZIO SmartCast TV, along with other feature related assistance, please visit:
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