All the latest Vizio Smart TV models are compatible with AirPlay 2. If you are using Vizio Smart TV, you can AirPlay the content directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. AirPlay 2 is a version of AirPlay that is available on non-apple products. By making their devices compatible with AirPlay 2, the manufacturers can help users to AirPlay and screen mirror content from iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you are a Vizio Smart TV user looking for ways to AirPlay, go through the article below.
How to AirPlay to Vizio Smart TV
Check Compatibility
Check whether your Vizio Smart TV is compatible with AirPlay.
- You can check your TV box. If your TV is compatible, they would have mentioned it on the box.
- Go to Settings → Extras → You will land on the smart home settings. If you see Airplay in this section, then your TV is compatible with AirPlay 2.
- Visit Apple’s official page to check AirPlay 2 compatible TV lists.
As per Apple’s official website, here are the AirPlay-compatible Vizio Smart TVs:
- D-Series (2018, 2019, 2020)
- E-Series (2016, 2017, 2018 UHD models)
- M-Series (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- M-Series Quantum (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- OLED (2020, 2021, 2022)
- P-Series (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- V-Series (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- P-Series Quantum (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- P-Series Quantum X (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
The 2024 models are yet to be updated on the official website, but all the TVs from the above series that are manufactured in 2024 support AirPlay.
Enable AirPlay on Vizio Smart TV
To AirPlay to your Vizio TV, you have to enable it on your TV.
1. On your Vizio TV remote, press the V button. You will land on the Smartcast
2. Go to the Extras section. This section might appear on the top or bottom of the screen, depending on your TV model.
3. The Extras section is the Smart Home settings. You will find the AirPlay option. Select AirPlay.
4. If the AirPlay is off, click on that and turn it on.
Once the AirPlay is turned on, the AirPlay icon will appear near the cast icon on your screen.
AirPlay iPhone or iPad to Vizio Smart TV
After enabling AirPlay on your TV, you can use your iPhone or iPad to AirPlay the content.
1. Connect your iPhone/iPad and your TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Open any AirPlay-compatible apps. For example, Amazon Prime Video.
3. Play any video on the app. You will find the AirPlay icon. Click on the AirPlay icon.
4. Your Vizio TV name will appear. Tap on your TV name.
5. For the first time, the app will ask for a passcode. Enter the passcode you see on the TV for a successful connection.
The video content will now play on your TV. You can use your iPhone or iPad as a remote to control the video playing on the TV.
Screen Mirror iPhone or iPad to Vizio Smart TV
You can also screen mirror your device screen to Vizio Smart TV.
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Control Center.
2. Click on the Screen Mirror option.
3. Select your Vizio TV from the available devices.
Your iPhone/iPad screen will appear on your TV. You can now open any app on your device, and it will appear on the TV.
AirPlay Mac to Vizio Smart TV
By AirPlaying Mac, you can use your TV as a separate display or mirror your screen.
1. Check whether your Vizio TV and Mac are connected to the same WiFi.
2. Go to Control Center on your Mac and click on the Screen Mirror option.
3. Select your Vizio TV.
Your Mac screen will appear on your TV. If you want to use the screen as a separate display, click on the “Use As Separate Display” option. If you want to mirror the Mac, choose the “Mirror Built-in Retina Display” option.
How do we fix AirPlay not working on the Vizio Smart TV issue?
If AirPlay is not working on your TV, try these troubleshooting methods.
- Check your WiFi connection.
- Connect both devices to a different WiFi and check again.
- Update your Vizio Smart TV to the latest version.
- Restart your devices.
- Update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the latest version.
- If nothing works, then reset the device which is not working.
Before resetting, you can also contact Apple’s customer support if the issue is due to Apple products. If the issue is due to Vizio TV, you can contact Vizio TV’s customer support.
FAQs
You can mirror a Macbook to your Vizio TV by navigating to Control Center → Screen Mirror → Vizio TV.
This might be due to several issues. You can check your internet connection, restart your devices, and update the device to the latest firmware.