Vizio
Vizio offers a wide variety of smart TVs and accessories for consumers to choose from. Unlike many other smart TVs, Vizio TVs come running on a unique operating system and get access to the WatchFree+ streaming service at no additional cost.
Vizio Adds ‘Inspiration + Faith’ Category To WatchFree+
Vizio has now added a new ‘Inspiration + Faith’ category to WatchFree+. The new category makes it quicker and easier for users to find motivational and spiritual content, including faith-based sermons, yoga, and family-oriented films and TV shows. This is in addition to health and wellness, meditation and mindfulness content. Some of the live channels…
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Vizio Enters The Bundle Market With Cheaper AMC+ And Starz Package
Another bundle is on the way, and this time is an AMC+ and Starz package offered by Vizio. It would appear that this is only the first of many bundle options that are set to be offered by Vizio in the future. In combining the two services together, consumers can save on the overall monthly…
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Vizio Adds Basketball, Soccer, And Team Pages To Sports Zone
Vizio Sports Zone now includes men’s and women’s professional and college basketball, as well as U.S. and international soccer leagues. In addition to the additional sports, Vizio’s discovery tool also now includes Team Pages, making it easier for sports fans to find and follow their favorite sports franchises. As a reminder, Sports Zone acts as…
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Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Is Now Complete
In February of this year, Walmart confirmed plans to acquire Vizio in a $2.3 billion deal. Following a federally regulated waiting period, Walmart today confirmed the acquisition is finally complete, making the retail giant the official owner of the TV maker. With the deal also including Vizio’s SmartCast operating system and platform, the move is…
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Vizio Smart TV And Soundbar Black Friday 2024 Deals
Vizio has announced Black Friday 2024 deals on some of its most popular products. With prices starting at just $129.99, consumers can save on Quantum and Quantum Pro smart TVs, 4K smart TVs, and soundbars. While the discounts vary in terms of when they start, most of these deals are scheduled to remain available through…
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Vizio Ended Q3 2024 With 19.1 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
Vizio ended the third quarter of 2024 with 19.1 million SmartCast Active Accounts, resulting in another slight increase in users over the previous quarter. The company also saw a bump in the number of hours streamed during the most recent quarter. With Vizio having closed out the second quarter of the year with 18.8 million…
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New ‘Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles’ Series Hosted By Gavin Rossdale Coming To Vizio’s WatchFree+
Vizio has confirmed a new and exclusive unscripted series will be coming to the free WatchFree+ streaming service next year. Created and hosted by Gavin Rossdale, the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band Bush, Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles will offer a blend of music, conversation, and culinary exploration. Announced during a panel at Advertising…
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You Can Now Stream Vizio’s WatchFree+ On Your Android Phone Or iPhone
Vizio’s free WatchFree+ streaming service is now available to download on mobile devices, removing the need to have access to a Vizio TV.
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Vizio’s New ‘Sports Zone’ Hub Makes It Easier To Find And Watch Live Sports Content
Vizio has launched a new ‘Sports Zone’ hub to make it easier for smart TV users to find live sports events and related programming to watch.
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Vizio Smart TV Users Now Have Access To The iQIYI App
Now available on Vizio TVs, the iQIYI app unlocks access to a Chinese dramas, Korean dramas, Thai dramas, anime, variety shows, and more.
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Vizio’s WatchFree+ Adds ‘Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan’ FAST Channel
With the ‘Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan’ FAST channel available, WatchFree+ users have access to over 160 episodes of the popular series.
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Vizio Ended Q2 2024 With 18.8 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
While Vizio’s 18.8 million SmartCast Active Accounts is a slight increase on the previous quarter, there was no increase in hours streamed.
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Vizio WatchFree+ Is The U.S. Home Of The Women’s Cup Summer 2024 Games
The Women’s Cup Summer 2024 Games is set to become the first live sports event exclusively hosted on the WatchFree+ streaming service.
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Curiosity Now FAST Channel Added To Vizio’s WatchFree+
The launch of the Curiosity Now FAST channel on WatchFree+ provides Vizio TV users with access to even more free documentary and factual content.
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Vizio’s ‘Hot Summer Movie Collection’ Unlocks Free Access To These Movies
Vizio’s new ‘Hot Summer Movie collection’ includes a selection of blockbuster movies that users can watch for free through WatchFree+.
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58% Of Smart TVs Used Only For Streaming In Q1 2024: Report
According to new data, the percentage of homes using smart TVs only to stream content saw the largest quarterly jump since Q2 2022.
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Vizio SmartCast Active Accounts Climbed To 18.6 million In Q1 2024
The increase in Vizio SmartCast active accounts to 18.6 million in the first quarter of 2024 marked a slight increase on the previous quarter.
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Vizio Closed 2023 With 18.5 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
Vizio closed out the fourth quarter of 2023 with 18.5 million SmartCast active accounts and a total of 5.5 billion streaming hours.
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New Frndly TV Home Screen Rolling Out On Android TV, Apple TV And Vizio TVs
Frndly TV’s new Home screen makes it easier for subscribers to explore new content, access recordings and get personalized recommendations.
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Walmart Buying Vizio Isn’t The Roku Death Blow Some Are Suggesting
There has been quite a bit of speculation about what Walmart buying Vizio means for Roku. While an issue, it isn’t likely to be a death blow.
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