Paramount Plus is one such app with all kinds of content ranging from Movies, TV Shows, and Live TV, including Sports etc. Paramount Plus comes preinstalled on many models of Vizio TV, and all you need to do is open the app, activate your account, and watch its content.
By any chance, if you’ve deleted the app on Vizio TV, you can still redownload the app from the respective app stores and stream it. If you feel like not installing the app, you can AirPlay or Cast it on your TVs.
The article provided below covers the installation and activation process of Paramount Plus on all Vizio Smart TV models. Additionally, we’ve also included the steps to Cast, AirPlay Paramount+, and solutions to fix if the Paramount Plus app fails to work on your TV.
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How to Download Paramount Plus on Vizio TVs
If you have the Paramount Plus app preinstalled on your Vizio TV, directly jump to the Activation & Sign In step. But, if there is no app, follow the procedure below and install it on your respective Vizio TV model. Paramount Plus is a subscription-based service, and its base plan costs $5.99/month. You can subscribe to it through its official website.
NOTE: The first batch of Vizio SmartCast models released between 2016 and 2017 comes with no application, and you can only Cast or AirPlay it from your Smartphone.
How to Install Paramount Plus on Vizio SmartCast TV
As mentioned earlier, most SmartCast TVs released after 2017 have the Paramount Plus app pre-installed in them. You can access that under the Apps & Inputs section. But, if you have deleted it by mistake, follow the steps provided below.
1. Turn on your Vizio SmartCast TV and connect it to the internet.
2. Go to the Home screen of your TV and click on the left direction button on your remote. It would take you to the Menu option.
3. Then, scroll down and click on the Apps option.
4. Go to the App Search sub-section and search for the Paramount Plus app.
5. Choose the Paramount+ app from the search results and go to its app page.
6. In that, tap on + Home Screen and install the app on your Vizio device.
7. Once the app gets installed, you can proceed to the activation steps and access it on your TV’s Home screen.
How to Add Paramount Plus on Vizio VIA Plus TV
1. Power on and connect Vizio TV to WIFI.
2. Then, click on the V button provided on your TV remote and get to the Apps section.
3. On the apps section, navigate to the All Apps option provided at the top and search for the Paramount Plus app.
4. From the search results, choose the app and press OK on your remote.
5. Now, the Paramount Plus app will be installed on your VIA Plus TV.
6. After installation, you’ll get the pop-up,‘ Paramount Plus has been added to your My Apps list’ from where you can access the app.
7. Now, go ahead with the activation steps of Paramount+.
How to Get Paramount Plus on Vizio VIA TV
1. Go to the Home Screen of your VIA TV.
2. Point your Remote at your TV and press the V button on it.
3. Then, click on Connected TV Store and proceed further.
4. In the following screen, click on All Apps and select Paramount Plus.
5. Now, select the Install App option and download Paramount Plus on your Vizio device.
6. Launch and proceed to the below activation of the app on your Vizio TV.
How to Activate & Watch Paramount Plus on Vizio Smart TV
You can sign in to your Paramount+ account by directly entering the credentials on your TV or by activating it via a web browser. Both procedures are detailed separately below.
Sign In on TV
1. Launch the Paramount Plus app on your TV and click Sign In.
2. Tap On my TV option.
3. Enter your Paramount+ account’s e-mail address and password in the required tab and click Sign In. Now, you’ll be taken to your account.
Sign In on Web Browser
1. On your Paramount Plus app, click on Sign In.
2. Then, select On the Web option.
3. Now, an activation code along with a web link (www.paramountnetwork.com/activate) is displayed on your TV.
4. Open the web link on a browser and enter the activation code in the required field. Tap on Activate after this.
NOTE: The device in which you open the web link has to be signed in to your Paramount Plus account.
Now, the Paramount Plus app on your Vizio TV refreshes and takes you into your account. After this, you can watch your favorite series or sports on your Vizio device.
How to Cast Paramount Plus on Vizio TV
As all models of Vizio TVs support Casting, you can easily cast Paramount Plus from any device that has the Casting feature. Let’s demonstrate it by doing it from an Android Smartphone.
1. Connect your Vizio TV and Smartphone to the same WIFI network.
2. Install the Paramount Plus app on your Android Smartphone.
3. Sign in to your Paramount+ account and start playing the content you want to cast.
4. While it’s playing, click on the Cast icon provided at the top.
5. Among the list of devices connected to the same WIFI, choose your Vizio TV from the list and establish a connection.
6. After this, whatever content you play on the Paramount Plus app gets mirrored onto your Vizio device.
How to AirPlay Paramount Plus on Vizio TV
You can AirPlay Paramount + onto your Vizio TV from all Apple devices. To do this from an iPhone/iPad,
1. Install the Paramount Plus app on your iPhone/iPad and log in to your account.
2. After this, connect your iOS device and Vizio TV to the home WIFI network.
3. Enable AirPlay on your Vizio TV by clicking the SmartCast button on your TV remote → Go to Extras → Apple AirPlay → AirPlay Settings → Turn on AirPlay.
4. Then, launch Paramount Plus on your iOS device and start playing any of its content.
5. Click on the AirPlay icon provided at the top and choose your Vizio TV.
6. After connecting both devices, your Vizio TV AirPlays Paramount Plus content.
Fix Paramount Plus Not Working on Vizio TVs
Sometimes, the Paramount Plus app installed on your Vizio TV might not open or stream content because of various problems. Most of the time, minor technical errors are the reason behind this. To fix this issue, follow the hacks provided below.
- Check the internet connection on your Vizio TV. If the signal strength is either poor or unstable, the app cannot load its content properly. Fix it by restarting the WIFI router or removing any obstructions between your TV and router.
- Force close the Paramount Plus app on your Vizio TV and reopen the app. If that doesn’t work, uninstall and update the Paramount Plus app on your Vizio TV. Most probably, the issue will get sorted out.
- Power Cycle or Restart your Vizio TV and check if the issue gets resolved.
- Update your Vizio TV firmware. Upon updating, your TV OS, as well as the apps installed on it, will get updated to their latest versions.
- If no method works, factory reset your Vizio TV. Upon reset, all the data gets erased, including bugs, errors, firmware issues, etc., that are causing the problem. Now, reinstall Paramount Plus on your Vizio TV and stream your favorite content.
Contact Paramount Plus customer support and seek their help if you’ve run out of solutions. You can contact the support team through their official website.
FAQ
The Paramount+ app comes preinstalled on whatever model of Vizio TV you own. You can also get the app onto your TV from their respective app stores.
Check for the app under the Apps & Inputs section. If you still can’t find it, redownload Paramount Plus on your Vizio TV. You may also not find it due to geo-restrictions or the app being incompatible with your TV.
Yes. Paramount Plus offers a 7-day free trial, and those new subscribers can use it to watch it on Vizio TV.
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