Everyone loves to play games, no matter whether you have a small or big device. Smart TVs like Vizio nowadays come with a bunch of features, including the ability to play games on them. Today, you will learn the steps to download and play games on Vizio TV.
Playing games on a Vizio smart TV can be an enjoyable experience, especially when you don’t have a gaming console, as you can transform your TV into a gaming hub.
Recently, Vizio introduced a free gaming hub for all the TV released in 2016 or later which allows users to play classic games like Tetris, Wheel of Fortune, Neon Rider, Hill Rider, Pixel Dash, etc. You can access and play them by going to the Gaming tab on the home screen.
If you want to install and play more games right from your TV, you can also do it, as there are several methods to get them.
Method 1: Add Apps on Any Vizio TV Released in 2016 or later
As stated earlier, Vizio revamped its home screen recently for TVs released in 2016 or later. With this layout, you can easily install or add games to your Vizio TV. Here’s how you can do this:
Step 1: First of all, make sure that the TV is powered on.
Step 2: Tap the Home button on the Vizio remote control.
Step 3: Press the Left key on the remote.
Step 4: When the left navigation opens, use the navigation keys on the remote and tap Browse.
Step 5: Under the Browse section, choose Gaming.
Step 6: Here, find the game you want to add to your TV.
Step 7: Head over to the game and tap on it.
Step 8: On the next screen, tap on the“+ Homescreen” button to add it.
In addition to that, you can also search the app by its name if you know its actual name.
Method 2: Install Games Using Via or Via Plus
If your Vizio TV runs VIA or VIA Plus, you can simply download games by pressing the ‘V’ button on your remote. Here’s how you can do this:
Step 1: Press the ‘V’ button on the remote control.
Step 2: You’ll then see multiple tabs, like Featured, Latest, and Categories, at the top of the screen. Select a category to view the games within that category.
Step 3: Select a game you want to install. Long-press OK on the app until it’s added to “My games.”
Step 4: Finally, tap the Install button, which you will find below the game’s name.
Step 5: Once it’s added, you can view it from the home screen.
Play Games After Downloading
Now, after installing a game on your Vizio smart TV, you may wonder how you can play it. Worry not, it’s very easy, just open the game and follow the on-screen instructions to play and enjoy.
So, these are the steps through which you can install new games on your Vizio smart TV. If you don’t want to install them, just try the free games available on the gaming hub.
Moreover, you can also play games through Netflix on your Vizio smart TV by using your mobile phone as a game controller. Just open Netflix Games on your TV and scan the QR visible to connect your phone.
If you have any questions related to the article, do let us know in the comments below.
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