VIZIO SmartCast TVs usher in a new era of vast
entertainment, enhanced search and discovery features, faster
performance and new TV experiences
VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) today shares details on the newest
generation of SmartCast, its award-winning platform that powers
every new VIZIO Smart TV.
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Enhanced Search and Discovery
SmartCast powers endless entertainment options for millions of
households right out of the box and provides consumers with the
power to discover, stream and share more content faster and more
easily than they ever imagined. The latest update to the
industry-leading smart TV platform delivers faster performance, new
built-in voice capabilities, and new free TV channels built around
a redesigned electronic program guide (EPG) with navigation
features for easier search and discovery of the latest and best in
entertainment. Most new models of SmartCast televisions will also
include the all-new push-to-talk Voice Remote with VIZIO
Voice, to help navigate the vast catalog of supported apps and
channels.
The current iteration of SmartCast loads faster than ever,
putting a host of powerful control options at the ready. The remote
control is more responsive and redesigned for a sleeker look,
making it easier to nimbly switch between various connected
devices. Streamlined search also enables users to get to movies,
shows and more in fewer steps, with content that’s intelligently
curated around each viewer’s interests.
VIZIO Voice is the company’s first built-in voice
capability, and it’s poised to change the way people watch and
interact with their TVs. VIZIO Voice uses natural language
intelligence, so consumers can more quickly search and discover
content within SmartCast without the need to type. In addition,
VIZIO Voice can easily change TV settings including volume and
picture quality enhancements, launch apps and channels by name, and
build upon search results without restating the entire query. The
Voice Remote is Bluetooth-enabled, giving it superior range while
freeing users from line-of-sight requirements.
Additionally, the free SmartCast Mobile™ app for iOS and
Android is updated with VIZIO Voice, which allows older, paired
models of SmartCast TVs to be able to use VIZIO Voice.
Stream It All
VIZIO is now synonymous with entertainment, continuing to
attract a lineup of the top networks and media partners to deliver
an ever-expanding catalog of content. With hundreds of free
channels available, VIZIO has content for every genre including
movies, news, sports, lifestyle, music, kids and family,
multicultural and more. VIZIO SmartCast provides convenient access
to fan-favorite streaming apps like Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu,
Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube TV and more. New to the streaming
services roster in 2021 are FOX NOW, Paramount+ and The CW.
To support a growing consumer shift to streaming, VIZIO
continues to expand its free ad-supported channels and subscription
streaming apps for millions of monthly active users. SmartCast
active user accounts grew 57% year-over-year (“YoY”) to 13.4
million in Q1 2021. Total VIZIO hours grew 42% YoY to 7 billion. Of
this total, 3.6 billion hours were spent engaged with SmartCast
specifically, representing a 70% increase YoY.
“With support for the latest streaming technologies, a faster
and more personalized user experience, and compatibility with the
newest connected home devices, VIZIO SmartCast TVs are the ultimate
entertainment destination,” said Chris Vinckier, VP of Software
Product Management. “We are proud that our products continue to be
recognized for delivering a mix of premium technologies and
innovations to market, and offering incredible value for our
customers.”
Do More With Your TV
The SmartCast ecosystem is also purpose-built to provide
interoperability between devices and allows viewers to stream and
connect with content from their phone, tablet, or laptop directly
onto the big screen.
SmartCast expands entertainment options and makes it possible
for viewers to stream movies, TV shows, and sports from popular
apps using Chromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay 2. SmartCast’s
interoperable features also allow for easy second screen viewing.
Deliver work presentations, host interactive game nights, attend
school from home, share photos and videos with family and friends,
and turn the living room into a workout studio with interactive
fitness and wellness services.
And with more content now streaming in 4K, high dynamic range
and Dolby Vision, with Dolby Atmos audio, viewers can transform
their living room into the ultimate home theater experience with
the premium picture quality of VIZIO 4K Ultra HD TVs and VIZIO’s
best-in-class sound bars (sold separately).
Availability
All of the latest programming and features on SmartCast are
available on all VIZIO 2021-22 televisions. For more information
about SmartCast, visit www.vizio.com/smartcast.
VIZIO SmartCast TVs receive free, automatic updates using the
latest technology that only gets smarter. This means that your TV
will receive new content, features and functionality, ensuring
additional value for years to come.
For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About VIZIO
Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, VIZIO’s
mission is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling
lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the
connected home. VIZIO is driving the future of televisions through
its integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful
SmartCast operating system. VIZIO also offers a portfolio of
innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio
experience. VIZIO’s platform gives content providers more ways to
distribute their content and advertisers more tools to target and
dynamically serve ads to a growing audience that is increasingly
transitioning away from linear TV.
*Source: The NPD Group, Inc., Monthly Retail Tracking Service,
US, LCD TV, Software Service Name, Smart TV: Web Browser Only, Apps
and Web Browser, Apps Only, based on unit share, Jan. – Mar., 2021
combined.
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