I’ve come across many streaming applications on my Vizio Smart TV for the past years to watch my favorite movies and TV shows. Compared to other streaming services, Apple TV+ offers an extensive collection of shows and movies ranging from classic collections to new releases. Apple TV offers more than 190 titles across genres, including action, romance, thriller, documentary, and others on your Vizio TV.
As Apple TV is a premium service, you must subscribe to its monthly plan at $4.99 to access the content online. Also, new subscribers can avail of a 7-day free trial on Apple TV Plus to stream the content for free. This article covers the step-by-step procedure for installing and activating the Apple TV app on your Vizio Smart TV in easy ways.
How to Get Apple TV App on Vizio Smart TV
Basically, Apple TV+ is pre-installed on all Vizio Smart TVs running on the SmartCast operating system and available under the Apps & Inputs section. However, if you’re unable to find the app or delete it accidentally, follow the below prompts to download the Apple TV app.
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1. Turn on your Vizio SmartCast TV and pair it with a standard WiFi network.
2. Go to the home screen and click the Left navigation button to open the Menu.
3. From the left pane, scroll down and select the Apps section.
4. Navigate to the Apps Search section and enter Apple TV using the on-screen keyboard.
5. Pick the Apple TV app from the search results
6. Click + Home Screen to download the app on your Vizio TV.
7. After downloading the application, you can proceed with the activation process to watch your favorite Apple TV shows.
Note: If you can’t find the Apple TV app, update your Vizio TV firmware to the latest version and get the app.
How to Activate Apple TV on Vizio TV
After installing the Apple TV application, you must activate it using a QR code or activation code to access the content on your SmartCast TV.
1. Launch the Apple TV app on your SmartCast TV.
2. Click Start Watching from the welcome screen.
3. After that, navigate to the home screen and scroll right to select Settings.
4. Tap on Accounts to sign in to your Apple TV account.
5. Now, you have two methods to sign in with your Apple TV account. Using your smartphone or the activation code.
6. If you’ve selected Sign In on Mobile Device, scan the QR Code displayed on the screen using your smartphone to activate the app.
7. Else, you can click the Sign In on This TV option and get the activation code.
8. Note the activation code and visit Apple TV’s activation website (https://activate.apple.com/) from a web browser on your PC.
9. Input the activation code in the Enter Code field and click Continue.
10. Now, the Apple TV app is activated successfully on your SmartCast TV. Refresh the screen and access the Apple TV+ content on your smart TV without hassle.
How to AirPlay Apple TV to Vizio TV
If you don’t have enough storage on your Vizio TV, you’ll find difficulties in installing third-party applications. In such cases, you can use the AirPlay feature on Vizio TV to display the Apple TV content from your iPhone or iPad to Vizio television with ease.
Note: Before proceeding with AirPlay, enable the option on your Vizio television by selecting Extras → Apple AirPlay → AirPlay → Settings → AirPlay → switch On.
1. Connect the Vizio Smart TV and your iPhone/iPad with the same WiFi network.
2. Install the Apple TV app from the App Store on your iPhone/iPad.
3. Once installed, launch the app and sign in with your Apple account credentials.
4. After that, open the app and play the required content on the Apple TV app.
5. Click the AirPlay icon from the playback screen and select your Vizio Smart TV from the available devices.
Finally, the respective content on your iPhone/iPad will display on your Vizio Smart TV screen.
How to Fix Apple TV Not Working on Vizio TV
Occasionally, the Apple TV app installed on your SmartCast TV will malfunction or fail to open for various reasons. If you’ve encountered the same, check out the below fixes to resolve the issue.
- Initially, check the internet connection and make sure the network is stable. If not, restart the WiFi router and clear the obstacles between the router and Vizio TV.
- If the device is affected by temporary bugs, you can restart your Vizio TV to solve the issue.
- An outdated app is also one of the main causes of the malfunction. So, update the Apple TV application to fix the issue.
- At last, you can try updating the Vizio TV firmware to the latest version if it’s outdated.
FAQ
The Apple TV is natively available to Vizio TV users in the United States and Canada. Also, you can use the AirPlay technology to display the Apple TV+ content on your TV from an iPhone.
Yes, you can utilize the 7-day free trial on Apple TV+ to watch the content for free on your Vizio Smart TV. After the free trial, you have to sign up for a monthly or annual subscription.
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