Key Takeaways
- Install Peacock TV on Vizio SmartCast TV: Press the left navigation button on the remote → Choose Apps → Select Search icon → Type Peacock TV → + Home Screen.
- Activate Peacock TV app: Launch the Peacock TV app → Visit the activation website → enter the code and hit continue → Enter the login details → done.
- Cast Peacock TV to Vizio TV: Connect your Android and Vizio TV to same WIFI → Install and login to the Peacock TV app on Android → Click Cast icon → Choose Vizio Smart TV → Done.
- AirPlay Peacock TV to Vizio TV: Enable AirPlay on Vizio TV → Install and Login Peacock TV app → Play any video → Tap on AirPlay → pick your Vizio TV → Done.
As a sitcom lover, I was looking for a streaming platform for my Vizio TV to stream the best TV shows to kill my boring time. With various streaming services available, I found the Peacock TV’s library quite different from others with underrated TV shows and movies. With the Peacock TV app available only on the SmartCast model, I installed the app and gave it a try.
By signing up for Peacock TV Premium, I explored the handpicked 80,000 hours of the best movies and TV shows on my Vizio TV. Aside from that, it includes a collection of 50+ TV channels that cover various TV channels. With the Cast and AirPlay compatibility, it was even easier to stream the app content without installing the app on my Vizio TV.
If you like to install and stream the Peacock TV app on your Vizio Smart TV, then look at the following guidelines for better understanding.
How to Install Peacock TV on Vizio SmartCast TV
Vizio SmartCast TV users can easily add the Peacock TV app to their TV unit to watch popular TV shows quickly. To unveil the premium TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more, you need to sign up for its premium plan on its website, which starts from $5.99/month.
1. Turn on your Vizio Smart TV and go to the TV settings.
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2. Go to the network settings and connect your Vizio TV to a WIFI network.
3. Using your TV remote, go to the home screen and tap the Left navigation button on the Vizio TV remote to open the TV menu.
4. In the list of menus, select the Apps option.
5. From the Apps section, browse and select the Peacock TV app.
6. If the app is not available in the Apps section, then go to the search bar, type Peacock TV, and search for the app.
7. Select the Peacock TV app from the results and click the + Home Screen option.
How to Activate Peacock TV on Vizio SmartCast TV
Once the app is on your Vizio SmartCast TV, you must activate the streaming app to unveil its premium content. To do this,
1. Launch the Peacock TV app on your TV.
2. An activation code, including the website URL, will display on your TV screen.
3. Now, open the browser on a different device, say your phone or PC, and visit the activation website of Peacock TV for Vizio TV [https://peacocktv.com/tv/vizio].
4. On the website, enter the activation code you saw on the TV screen and hit the Continue button.
5. Next, type in the login details on the website and finish the activation process.
6. After activation, reboot the Peacock TV app and start streaming the premium TV shows on your SmartCast TV with ease.
How to Cast Peacock TV on Vizio Smart TV
The Peacock TV app is compatible with casting support. Using this feature, you can easily stream any TV shows and movies of the Peacock TV app on your Vizio Smart TV even without installing the app. To work out casting, you need to sync your smartphone and your Vizio Smart TV to the same WIFI network.
1. Take your smartphone in hand and install the Peacock TV app in it.
2. Now, open the Peacock TV app and log in with your account details.
3. After signing in, open the library and play any content on your mobile.
4. From the playback screen, click the Cast icon on your mobile.
5. Select your Vizio Smart TV from the active devices shown on your mobile.
6. Once you have paired both devices, you can stream your favorite content from Peacock TV to your Smart TV in no time.
How to AirPlay Peacock TV on Vizio Smart TV
Similar to Chromecast, the Peacock TV is compatible with AirPlay support. Using the AirPlay on Vizio TV, you can easily stream your Peacock TV content from your iPhone to your TV. To AirPlay Peacock TV, follow the steps below.
1. Connect your iPhone and Vizio Smart TV to the home WIFI network.
2. Now, visit the App Store on your iPhone and install the Peacock TV app.
3. Open the Peacock TV app and log in with your account.
4. Now, choose any video from the library and play it on your iPhone.
5. On the playback screen, click on the AirPlay icon.
Tip: If there is a Cast icon, tap on it and choose the AirPlay and Bluetooth options on your iPhone app.
6. From the pop-up menu, choose your Vizio Smart TV.
7. Now, your selected video content will now be displayed on your Vizio Smart TV.
How to Fix Peacock TV Not Working on Vizio Smart TV
While I logged out and logged in with the Peacock TV app, I found some features not working and the video content not loading on my Vizio Smart TV. Aside from the native TV app, I found some problems with the smartphone app. By gathering data and running various simulations, I figured out the reasons and the fixes for the Peacock TV not working issue. You can try out the following guidelines to fix the issue.
- Restart the WIFI network: An unstable or snappy internet connection can cause your Peacock TV app to buffer and take too long to load. So restart your WIFI router or use an ethernet cable to fix the internet issue.
- Restart your TV: A temporary small glitch on your Vizio Smart TV will make your streaming app go berserk. So restart your Vizio TV to fix the bugs and make your TV performance smoother.
- Clear Cache files on TV: If your Vizio TV is filled with a lump of cache files, your streaming app and your TV performance will slow down. So, to fix this, clear the cache files on Vizio Smart TV for better results.
- Update the Peacock TV app: If the Peacock TV app is not updated to the current version, you might find the app does not work properly and respond to your command. If the Peacock TV app is outdated, update the app on your Vizio TV to clear this problem.
- Reinstall the Peacock TV app: In some cases, your Peacock TV app might get corrupted after prolog usage. So, delete the Peacock TV app on your Vizio TV and reinstall to fix this issue. If you own a Vizio SmartCast TV, then log out and log in with the Peacock TV account.
FAQ
Currently, Peacock TV isn’t offering free trial plans for its newly subscribing customers.
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