How to update Vizio Smart TV automatically or manually

How to update Vizio Smart TV automatically or manually. Always update Vizio Smart TV to the latest version to remove bugs and add new features. Smart TVs are the same as smartphones but they are a fixed device. For smartphones, you will receive software updates at least twice a year. The same goes for smart TVs too. The update process may vary by brand, but the need for updates is the same.

The new software update will remove minor bugs and errors and the TV will respond faster. To update Vizio Smart TV, you need to follow a few simple steps. Even though Vizio Smart TV has many variations, the update process is very similar.

1. Types of Vizio Smart TVs

As mentioned above, Vizio has many variants of smart TVs. Depending on the smart TV models, the update process varies from automatic to manual updates.

• Vizio SmartCast 4K UHD TVs released between 2016-17 can be updated manually.
• Vizio SmartCast TV was released in 2018 and can be automatically updated thereafter.
• Vizio SmartCast HD 2016-2017 TVs can only be updated automatically.
• Vizio VIA TVs released up to 2017 can be automatically updated.

2. How are Vizio Smart TVs automatically updated?

You may be wondering how Vizio smart TVs are automatically updated. If you ever notice how Google Play Store apps are updated. Most of the time, the app will update automatically. Likewise Vizio Smart TV updates itself automatically.

If the Vizio Smart TV is connected to the Internet, it will check for new updates in the background without your knowledge.

When a new update is found, it will be downloaded and queued for installation.

When you turn off the TV, the new update will be installed. If you turn on the TV during the update, the update process will pause and continue the update process after the TV is turned off.

When you turn on the Vizio Smart TV after the update process, you will receive a notification informing you that the TV has been updated with the new software.

Here’s how Vizio Smart TVs update automatically.

3. How to do it manually?

Now you know the Vizio Smart TV automatic update process, it’s time to manually run the update process. Before that, make sure the Vizio Smart TV can be updated manually.

• Press the button V on the Vizio Smart TV remote control.
• The TV Settings The menu is displayed. Click on the option System.
• Under System, select Check the updates.
• A confirmation screen will appear, click the button Yup to proceed further.
• If a new software version is found, the update process will begin. Do not turn off the Vizio Smart TV until the update is complete.
• Now Vizio Smart TV will download the new update, reboot and install the new update.
• When the update is fully installed, the TV will restart.
• After that, you can use Vizio Smart TV with new features and new tools.

These are all the steps required to update Vizio Smart TV automatically or manually. Update your Vizio Smart TV to remove minor bugs and get new features. If you have any doubts about the Vizio Smart TV and its update process, let us know in the comments section.

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