New VIZIO TV? Complete your setup quickly at vizio.com/setup and start streaming today.
If you have lost or broken your remote, you can still set up your Vizio Smart TV easily. Vizio provides simple methods to complete the setup without using a physical remote. Follow the steps below to finish the setup smoothly.
Press the power button located on the side or back of your Vizio TV to turn it on. Once the TV starts, you will see the welcome screen.
On your smartphone, open the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Search for Vizio SmartCast and install the app.
Make sure your mobile phone and Vizio Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network. This is important for the app to detect your TV.
Open the SmartCast app and follow the on-screen instructions.
The app will find your Vizio TV automatically.
Once connected, you can use the app as a virtual remote to control the TV.
Using the SmartCast app, go to Network Settings.
Select your WiFi network and enter the password to connect the TV to the internet.
After connecting to WiFi, an activation code will appear on your TV screen.
Keep this code visible.
On your phone or computer, open a web browser.
Go to vizio.com/setup.
Enter the activation code shown on the TV screen.
Sign in with your existing Vizio account.
If you do not have one, create a new account to continue the setup at vizio.com/setup.
After successful activation, SmartCast will start automatically.
Your Vizio Smart TV will now be ready to stream apps and use smart features.
Allow the TV to check for software updates if available.
Adjust picture and sound settings as needed.
Your Vizio Smart TV setup without a remote is now complete.
Setting up a Vizio Smart TV without a remote is simple with the SmartCast mobile app. By connecting your TV to WiFi and activating it through vizio.com/setup, you can complete the setup easily and enjoy all smart features without any hassle.