Did you know your Vizio TV Setup could unlock these hidden features?

Establishing an all-new Vizio television is always exciting! Many people tend to focus on the standard (basic) steps – connecting to the internet for Wi-Fi, signing into your streaming applications, and adjusting the image or display settings. But with a good, established installation of your Vizio TV setup comes the ability to utilize and take advantage of several different hidden features available to users who may not know about them. All of these hidden features can enhance your viewing experience, give you better-sounding audio through improved quality, and make it easier for you to interact with your television and use it for entertainment purposes.

If you recently purchased a Vizio smart television (or are planning on doing so) and would like to learn about some of the hidden features of your television, please read below some of the advanced features you can expect from your installation set until it's finished.

1. Built-In SmartCast Streaming Capability

A feature that is revealed when setting up your Vizio TV is SmartCast, which provides built-in streaming capabilities. When connected to the Internet, you have access to a variety of different streaming options, including movies and television series, as well as live channels.

You can now stream content directly from your TV and/or cast to it from your mobile or tablet device without difficulty; even though casting is often utilized, it is frequently overlooked. Casting allows you to send videos, music, and pictures to your television from compatible applications.

2. Voice Command Support

Another benefit that can be derived from correctly setting up your Vizio TV is its ability to communicate via voice commands with other smart home appliances. With voice-command compatibility, anyone who sets up their Vizio TV can operate it through voice commands once it has been connected to the Wi-Fi at home.

Using voice commands, you may turn on/off your Vizio TV, change volume up/down, or access apps without using a remote control, all of which enhance the level of convenience for owners and incorporate Vizio TVs as part of their smart home system.

3. WatchFree+ Offers Many Free Live Channels

Many Vizio owners find out about WatchFree+ as another unexpected feature on their Vizio devices. WatchFree+ provides hundreds of free live channels to Vizio customers. You can access all of the WatchFree+ channels as soon as you've completed the setup of your Vizio TV and connected it to the internet via your streaming device.

You can access news, movies, sports, and lifestyle content as well as many other types of entertainment via WatchFree+, completely free! So if you are not a subscriber to the majority of streaming services, you can still watch a multitude of different types of entertainment.

4. Advanced Picture Calibration

Advanced picture calibration is another feature many users don't see until they look through the Vizio reception menu settings. The majority of Vizio customers will use one of the default display modes (i.e. Normal, Vivid) for their home entertainment, and like a variety of other streaming devices, Vizio supports deeper adjustments of the screen brightness, contrast, color temperature (RGB), motion, and other parameters.

During the Vizio TV setup process, if you check out this advanced picture calibration as well as the other settings available to you, you should see a ton of improvement in picture quality. If you are watching sports, movies, or gaming, this way of adjusting your picture will help you to achieve the full potential of your TV in your environment.

5. Mobile Application Remote Control

You can manage and operate your Vizio television through a smartphone by downloading the mobile application after you have completed the setup process. You can then control, monitor, and operate your television's settings and functions with the use of your smartphone as a remote control without having to rely solely on the traditional remote control.

In addition to the mobile application acting as a remote control for your television, you can also utilize it to navigate your television's menu, launch applications, type with your phone's keyboard, and control playback, without using the television's remote control. The mobile application is particularly useful if you misplace your remote control or want to quickly locate and access content.

6. Screen Mirroring and Casting

Screen Mirroring is a powerful way to display the contents of your device on your Vizio TV after you setup your device connection to the television. This allows users to show family and friends presentations, photographs, videos, or mobile games on a larger screen. Many users of Vizio televisions miss out on screen mirroring because they did not explore the casting and mirroring options available during the initial setup of the television.

7. Automatic Software updates

If your Vizio TV is connected to the Internet during setup, it may receive updates automatically. An update may improve functionality, allow you to use apps, or resolve potential problems. You will be able to continue using new apps because installing software updates on your Vizio TV will keep your TV up-to-date with the latest features and functional updates.

Also, by continually upgrading, you are likely to discover some of the hidden features on your Vizio TV through updates that are installed when connected to the Internet.

8. Gaming Support

There are also features that gamers will benefit from during the setup of their Vizio TV. Certain models have a low-latency gaming mode that will lower the input lag time and improve your overall experience.

By turning on the Gaming Mode on the TV before playing video games, you will provide smoother graphics and better control when playing fast-action video games.

9. Parental Controls & User Settings

Families can benefit from built-in parental controls. You can set viewing restrictions, block certain channels, or limit how many apps children use when using the Vizio TV during the initial installation or after.

This parental control feature enables parents to supervise their child's television viewing habits while still letting family members select the shows they want to watch based on personal interests.

In summary

When properly configured, a Vizio television provides more than just the ability to stream your favorite shows. Once fully set up with SmartCast streaming, free live television services, voice commands, and gaming improvements, a Vizio television has various features that make it easier for families to create their ultimate entertainment experience.

Investing a few additional minutes during the Quick TV Setup process to go through the various options, associate equipment with a television, and activate smart functions can allow you to turn your television into an excellent family entertainment center. If you recently installed your Vizio television, try to explore the menus to see what might be available. You could easily find a new way to enjoy watching or engaging with your television!