How To Update Your Vizio Smart TV

Just like any device, Vizio smart TVs receive regular updates that can either add new features or make the existing experience even smoother. Occasionally, larger updates will roll out that greatly improve the experience overall and therefore, ensuring your Vizio smart TV is currently running the latest software version is an important task.

Besides the new features and user improvements that are applied with a new update, another important reason to keep any device up to date is the security. Many software versions become a target and the older the software is, the more likelihood that there are additional vulnerabilities that could be overcome simply by updating the operating system. As a result, and whether it’s a Vizio smart TV or now, it is always a good idea to be familiar with your device’s updating process, and make sure the device is ready to receive an update when one’s available.

Vizio is a popular option when it comes to buying a smart TV in the United States and this is often due to the combination of a decent picture quality at a competitive price. However, unlike many other TVs, those new to Vizio may find the software experience is a little different to what they are used to with a Samsung or LG TV, or one that’s powered by a third-party platform, such as Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku OS. This can also mean navigating the user interface and updating the TV can also be a new experience. Here’s how to search for an update on a Vizio smart TV.

Updating A Vizio Smart TV Manually

While some TV owners might find their model requires slightly different instructions or navigation, the process should generally be the same. To manually search for and activate an operating system update on a Vizio smart TV, press the menu key on the TV’s remote and then navigate to “Settings,” and then select “System” from the available options. In the System section, TV owners will see one of the top options is listed as “Check for Updates” and selecting this will instruct the TV to manually see if one is available. If an update is found, the Vizio smart TV will begin to download the new software version (you may have to confirm you want to proceed with the download) and once finished, the TV will restart to complete the process.

If there is no “Check for Updates” option in the settings menu then it may be the case that the TV model doesn’t support manual updates. In these instances, the user will have to wait for the company to automatically roll out the latest version directly to the TV. Regardless of whether manual updates are supported or not, under the same “System” section is another option labeled “System Information.” This is a good place to check what version of the software is currently running on the TV and use that information to check against the latest version available on the Vizio website. This can make it easier to determine if you should be expecting a Vizio smart TV update anytime soon.

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John Finn is a technology editor and writer for Screen Rant. John has been covering technology since 2014 and focuses on where tech meets the movie and TV industry. A Psychology graduate from England who now lives in the US, John previously worked in the aviation industry as an airline reviewer. You can find John on Twitter @J_Finns or email at john [at] screenrant [dot] com.

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