What You Need Before Linking

Make sure you have:

• A Vizio SmartCast TV

• Stable WiFi Internet Connection

• A Google Home app or Alexa app installed on your phone

• A Vizio account

• Smart speaker like Amazon Echo or a phone with Google Assistant

Step 1: Install Vizio Skill in Alexa App

1. Open the Alexa app

2. Go to More > Skills & Games

3. Search for Vizio SmartCast

4. Tap Enable

Step 2: Sign in to Vizio Account

1. Enter your Vizio login details

2. Allow device permissions

3. Wait for device discovery

Step 3: Assign TV to a Room

Go to:
Devices > TV > Assign Room
This improves voice command accuracy.

Step 4: Use Alexa Voice Commands

Try these commands:

• “Alexa, turn ON the TV”

• “Alexa, switch to HDMI 1”

• “Alexa, raise the volume”

• “Alexa, mute the TV”

What Voice Commands Can Control?

You can control:

• ✅ Power ON/OFF

• ✅ Volume Up/Down

• ✅ Mute / Unmute

• ✅ App Launch (YouTube, Netflix, etc.)

• ✅ Input Change (HDMI, cable, etc.)

Vizio TV Not Showing in Google Home or Alexa?

✔ Make sure:

• TV & phone are on same WiFi

• SmartCast is enabled

• You are logged into the correct Vizio account

Voice Commands Not Working?

✔ Try this:

• Reboot your TV

• Restart your router

• Re-link Vizio account

• Update TV software

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I connect both Google Home and Alexa at the same time?

Yes, you can link both assistants to your Vizio TV simultaneously.

Q2. Do I need a smart speaker to control Vizio TV?

No. You can use your phone’s built-in Google Assistant or Alexa app.

Q3. Does voice control work without internet?

No. Internet is required for voice commands.