How to Watch Sling TV on VIZIO Smart TV
You can stream Sling TV on VIZIO Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Sling TV using your VIZIO Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your VIZIO Smart TV while using Sling TV.
Sling TV
Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $40/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $40/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.
You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $55 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.
VIZIO Smart TV
VIZIO Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.
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Can you stream Sling TV on VIZIO Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download Sling TV on VIZIO Smart TV
Unfortunately, Sling TV is not currently available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. Sling TV may launch a native app for VIZIO Smart TV in the future, but for now you can only stream using Apple AirPlay (2016+ models) or Google Cast (2016+ models).
You can still sign up for Sling TV and use it on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Click here to sign up for Sling TV.
- Install the Sling TV iPhone/iPad app.
- Once installed, log in using your Sling TV credentials.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Sling TV app and select the AirPlay icon.
- Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest VIZIO Smart TV firmware.
Google Cast
- Click here to sign up for Sling TV.
- Install the Sling TV iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- Once installed, log in using your Sling TV credentials.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Sling TV app and select the Google Cast icon.
- Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
How to Sign Up for Sling TV on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Sling TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.
What features are available on Sling TV?
50 hours Cloud DVR
Sling TV includes 50 hours of recording space with each subscription. For $/month, you can include a cloud DVR with of recording space.
Although the standard DVR is limited, it automatically deletes the oldest watched shows, so it can make room for new recordings.
Unlike most cloud DVRs, Sling’s allows you to record individual episodes, all episodes of a series, or only new episodes of a series. You can also protect recordings to keep them indefinitely. If you cancel your service, Sling will keep your recording for up to 30 days in case you decide to return to the service.
Up to 4 Devices
“Sling Orange” ($40) lets you stream on 1 device at a time. “Sling Blue” ($40) allows for 3 simultaneous streams (among TV devices, smartphones, tablets, and computers).
If you subscribe to both plans, you can stream on up to 4 devices for content that is offered on both plans.
20 TV Everywhere Apps
Sling TV gives you access to 20 different TV Everywhere apps.
On Demand
A majority of channels offer on demand content, but you can’t skip or fast-forward through the content.
Parental Controls
In Sling TV settings, you can restrict content playback based on content ratings.
DIRECTV STREAM and Hulu Live TV also have parental control features.
International Channels Feature
Sling TV offers international content from Mexico, China, India, Brazil, and other countries, starting at $5/month.
NFL RedZone Feature
The () add-on for “Sling Blue” includes NFL RedZone.
Video Controls Restricted Feature
When watching some programming on Sling, you may not be able to pause, fast-forward, or rewind. This setback sometimes appears at random, which can be frustrating.