Key Takeaways
- The Crunchyroll app is not available on Vizio Smart TV, including SmartCast, VIA+, and VIA. Instead, you can watch the Crunchyroll channel on the Vizio WatchFree+.
- Watch Crunchyroll Channel on Vizio TV: Press the WatchFree+ button on your TV remote → Press and hold the OK button → Click on the Gaming + Anime under the Categories menu → Open Crunchyroll.
- Cast Crunchyroll on Vizio TV: Open the Crunchyroll app on your Android device → Log in → Click on the Cast icon → Select your Vizio TV.
- AirPlay Crunchyroll on Vizio TV: Launch the Crunchyroll app on your Apple device → Log in → Bring down the Control Centre → Click on the Screen Mirroring icon → Pick your Vizio TV.
- You can also screencast the Crunchyroll content from its official website on your PC browser to your Vizio TV.
I have downloaded the Funimation app on my Vizio TV to watch anime shows and series. And it was a great place to start my anime journey. The next stop on that ride was the Crunchyroll app, but unfortunately, the app is not available on Vizio Smart TV. But I later found out that Crunchyroll has introduced a 24/7 channel on Vizio WatchFree+.
I immediately got the channel and started watching it on my Vizio TV. But I really wanted to read some Manga on Crunchyroll and use my big screen for that. So, even though the Crunchyroll app is not supported on Vizio TV, I found a way to Cast and AirPlay Crunchyroll to stream its content on my Vizio television. I have mentioned those methods along with the steps involved in using the Crunchyroll channel in this blog.
How to Watch Crunchyroll Channel on Vizio TV
To get the Crunchyroll 24/7 channel on your Vizio television, you can make use of the WatchFree+ feature. One of the best parts of using this feature is that it is absolutely free. You need not even log in to access their content. This feature is available only on Vizio SmartCast TV models.
1. Turn on your Vizio Smart TV by holding the Power button on the remote control.
2. Press the WatchFree+ or WatchFree button on your Vizio TV remote to launch the WatchFree app.
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Note: Alternatively, you can also use the Vizio Voice to open WatchFree or launch the application from the Vizio TV home screen.
3. Hold the OK button on your Vizio TV remote for a few seconds, and the Categories menu will appear on the right side of the screen.
4. Click on the Gaming + Anime category and click on Crunchyroll to open the channel.
That’s it. You can watch the Crunchyroll channel on your Vizio television anytime you want without any trouble.
How to Cast Crunchyroll on Vizio Smart TV from Android
Since the Crunchyroll app is not supported on Vizio Smart TV, the only option we have is mirroring the content. Android users can use the Cast option available on the Crunchyroll app to do this.
1. Connect your smartphone and Vizio TV to the same WiFi.
2. Install the Crunchyroll app from the Play Store on your Android device.
3. Once the app has been downloaded, launch the app and log in to your Crunchyroll account.
4. Then, click on the Cast icon on the screen and select your Vizio Smart TV from the devices shown.
5. Finally, pick a video of your choice on the app that will be mirrored on your Vizio TV screen.
6. Click on the Cast icon once again and select Disconnect to stop the casting.
How to Cast Crunchyroll on Vizio TV from PC
Those with a PC can even cast the contents of Crunchyroll through the website. To do that, both your Vizio TV and your PC should be connected to the same WiFi network.
1. On your PC, open a browser and go to the Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/)
2. Move the cursor to the top of the screen to get the login link. Click on it to open the sign-in page.
3. If you are an existing user, provide your credentials and log in to your account. New users can create an account as well.
4. After logging in, right-click on the page and tap on the Cast option.
5. Choose your Vizio TV from the devices displayed on the screen.
6. Choose and play an anime you wish to watch on your Vizio TV, and it will be mirrored on your big screen.
How to AirPlay Crunchyroll on Vizio TV from iPhone or iPad
Apple users can screen mirror the Crunchyroll app on their iPhone or iPad to their Vizio TV using these simple steps. Before that, you have to enable AirPlay on your Vizio TV.
1. Ensure you have connected your Vizio TV and your iPhone or iPad to the same internet.
2. Get the Crunchyroll app on your Apple device from the App Store
3. Once the app has been downloaded, open the app and log in to your Crunchyroll account.
4. Now, bring down the Control Centre and click on the Screen Mirroring icon.
5. Select your Vizio TV from the available devices shown.
Note: Enter the AirPlay Passcode displayed on the TV screen in the provided space if prompted.
6. You can now play any content on the Crunchyroll app on your iPhone, and it will be mirrored on your Vizio television screen.
That is all it takes to AirPlay Crunchyroll from your iPhone/iPad to your Vizio TV. You can use this method to watch any content on Crunchyroll at any time.
FAQ
As of now, there is no separate Crunchyroll app available on Vizio television. But to compensate for that, you can use the Crunchyroll channel released on Vizio WatchFree+. The channel was introduced recently in 2023.
If you are not able to find the Crunchyroll app on your Vizio television, that is because the app has no support for Vizio television.
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