Stream Disney+ on VIZIO Using AirPlay Today; Chromecast Coming in Early December

VIZIO Supports Disney+ Streaming Through Apple AirPlay, and Soon Over Chromecast Built-In Starting Early December

Expanding beyond its existing AirPlay compatibility, VIZIO provides even more consumers with the best home entertainment value just in time for the holidays!

Irvine, CA – Nov. 19, 2019 – VIZIO, Inc., known for award-winning picture quality, outstanding features, and incredible value, today announces a Chromecast built-in update that will allow users to cast Disney+ content to their VIZIO SmartCast TVs. Viewers can already watch content from the Disney+ app using Apple AirPlay 2 by simply tapping the AirPlay icon and selecting their SmartCastTV when in the app. The Chromecast built-in update will start rolling out in early December to VIZIO SmartCast TVs to allow users to cast Disney+ content just as easily. This update will give consumers more flexibility to stream their favorite apps, like Disney+, on the TV they purchase this holiday season.

Thanks to VIZIO’s ability to roll out software updates over-the-air, the company is able to provide new apps and services to millions of VIZIO SmartCast TV owners, including those with models dating back to 2016².VIZIO has a history of updating its SmartCast TVs with new features, bringing more value to users after they have purchased their TV. These updates include the SmartCast Home interface, voice control support, and most recently, compatibility with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.

“We want consumers to know that when they purchase a VIZIO TV, it will keep its value for years to come,” said Bill Baxter, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. “Our team is continually improving SmartCast to ensure users have the best home entertainment experience with more ways to enjoy their favorite content.”

VIZIO SmartCast TVs provide users with the flexibility to stream their favorite apps with Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in. Users can also enjoy apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and YouTube directly from the SmartCast Home screen. They’ll also appreciate having support for voice assistants, including Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa-enabled devices.

To provide even more value, VIZIO SmartCast TVs come with WatchFree^TM, a free-to-use streaming service with no subscription required. WatchFree gives consumers access to more than 150 channels, powered by Pluto TV, featuring news, sports, movies, TV shows, radio stations and more. For more information on SmartCast, go to vizio.com/smartcast.

About VIZIO
VIZIO’s mission is to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience to our community of connected consumers. Through our connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way consumers discover and experience content. Since our founding in California in 2002, VIZIO has built an industry-leading brand of products, including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO is a leading HDTV company, the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America and America’s Fastest Growing Sound Bar Brand with Dolby Atmos. VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a number of industry reviews and awards. The 2019 P-Series Quantum X received a Best of CES 2019 award from both CNET and Digital Trends and has earned Editors’ Choice awards from Digital Trends, and USAToday’s Reviewed.com. IGN called the 2019 P-Series Quantum “Stunning”, giving it a 9.3/10 rating while HighDefDigest awarded it an Editors’ Choice. The 2019 M-Series Quantum TVs have earned Editors’ Choice awards from USAToday’s Reviewed.com, HighDefDigest and Tom’s Guide. VIZIO’s top of the line Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos, the SB46514-F6 has been named “The Best Sound Bar” by Wirecutter, “Best Sound Bar for 2019” by Digital Trends and awarded an Editors’ Choice by HighDefDigest. The SB36514-G6 sound bar system received an Editors’ Choice from Digital Trends, while CNET described the SB36512-F6 Sound System as “Excellent”, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars and an Editors’ Choice Award. The SB3621n-G8 sound bar is a Digital Trends Recommended Product for 2019 and Wirecutter named VIZIO’s SB3651 surround sound bar their “Best Budget Pick”.

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