There is no built-in Chromecast support on Vizio Smart TVs, but you can use an external Chromecast device to cast content from your phone or tablet to the TV.
1. Plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port on your Vizio TV.
2. Download and launch the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.
3. Tap the Devices button in the top-right corner of the app.
4. Tap the + button in the top-left corner of the app.
5. Tap Set up new devices.
6. Tap New devices.
7. Tap Chromecast.
8. Select your Vizio TV from the list of available devices.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
10. Once the setup is complete, you can start casting content from your phone or tablet to your Vizio TV.
11. To stop casting, tap the Chromecast icon in the app and select Disconnect.
12. You can also disconnect by pressing the Cast button on your phone or tablet and selecting Disconnect.
13. To completely remove the Chromecast from your Vizio TV, unplug the device from the HDMI port.
If you’re having trouble connecting your Chromecast to your Vizio TV, you can try restarting both devices. You can also try factory resetting the Chromecast.
To factory reset the Chromecast:
1. Plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port on your Vizio TV.
2. Press and hold the button on the Chromecast for about 15 seconds.
3. The Chromecast will restart and the LED light will turn white.
4. Once the Chromecast has restarted, try setting it up again.
If you’re still having trouble, you can contact Vizio customer support for further assistance. If you don’t have a Chromecast, you can still use your Vizio TV to cast content from your phone or tablet.
Many apps, such as Netflix and Hulu, have built-in casting support.
To cast content from an app:
1. Open the app on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap the Cast icon in the app.
3. Select your Vizio TV from the list of available devices.
4. The app will start casting content to your TV.
5. To stop casting, tap the Cast icon in the app and select Disconnect.
6. You can also disconnect by pressing the Cast button on your phone or tablet and selecting Disconnect.
If you’re having trouble casting content from an app, you can try restarting both your phone or tablet and your Vizio TV. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
If you’re still having trouble, you can contact the app developer for further assistance. If you have a Vizio Smart TV with an HDMI port, you can also use a Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire TV Stick to cast content from your phone or tablet to the TV.
Shah Wajahat is a Computer Science grad and a Cisco CCNA certified Professional with 3+ years of experience in the Tech & software industry. Shah loves helping people with tech by explaining to layman audience technical queries in an easier way.
