To cast to Vizio TV from an Android phone, download the Google Home app and use the Cast My Screen feature.
Casting your smartphone screen to your Vizio smart TV is an ideal choice for viewing content from your phone on a larger screen. You can watch movies, play games, or browse the internet on your phone and have it displayed on your Vizio TV.
Since the screencast connection is wireless, you are not limited to having your phone plugged into a cable.
In this guide, we will be providing steps to cast to your Vizio TV from an Android device in two ways. The first option is through the Google Home app, while the second option is through the built-in screen casting feature on your Android (Samsung) phone.
How to Cast to Vizio TV From Android
How to Cast to Vizio TV From Google Home
Follow the steps below to cast to Vizio TV from the Google Home app on your Android phone.
- First, make sure the Vizio TV and Android smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Next, download the Google Home app from the Play Store.
- Open the app and set up your account.
- The Google Home app will show your Vizio TV as an available device. Tap on the video TV.
- Next, tap on the Cast My Screen option and confirm the prompt.
Your Android phone screen will now be cast to your Vizio TV. One benefit of casting to your TV is that the audio from your phone will now be heard on your TV with much better quality.
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If you own a Samsung smartphone, you can choose not to use the Google Home app.
How to Cast to Vizio TV From Samsung Phone
The steps are quite different for Samsung smartphone users since they can use the built-in screen-casting feature on their phones.
Follow the steps below to cast to a Vizio TV from your Samsung phone.
- First, make sure the Vizio TV and Samsung smartphone are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Slide down the notification bar until you see the list of icons.
- Find and tap Smart View.
- Select your Vizio TV from the list of available devices.
- Wait for your screen to appear on your Vizio TV.
This guide was tested with Samsung Galaxy S8, S9, S10, and S20 smartphones. But it should work on whichever model of Samsung phone, as long as the Smart View option is available.
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Alternatively, if you own an Android smartphone that is not Samsung, you can still cast it to your TV if you choose not to use the Google Home option. This is possible since Android phones running on Android 4.4.2 or later have a built-in screen-casting feature.
How to Cast to Vizio TV From Android Settings
Follow the steps below to cast to your Vizio TV from the built-in cast feature on your Android phone.
- First, make sure the Vizio TV and your Android phone are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Next, go to Settings on your Android phone.
- Tap on Connected Devices.
- Tap on Cast, and then select your Vizio TV from the list of available devices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why can’t I cast on my Vizio TV?
If you can’t cast to your Vizio TV, make sure the TV is connected to the same WiFi network as your smartphone. The connection will not work if both devices are not on the same WiFi network.
Does Vizio TV have casting?
Yes, Vizio televisions have built-in Chromecast technology. This means you can cast your smartphone screen on your TV.
This option is only available on smart TVs, so the option should be available as long as it is a Vizio smart TV.
Final Thoughts
At this point, you must have successfully transferred from your Android phone to Vizio TV. We have outlined the steps in a way that includes pictures and videos to make the process easier to follow.
In summary, you can go from Android to Vizio TV in three ways: using the Google Home app, Smart View on Samsung, and the built-in screencast feature on Android.
To cast to a Vizio TV from a Samsung phone, swipe down the notification bar, select Smart View, and then select your Vizio smart TV.
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