How to Watch Acorn TV on VIZIO Smart TV
You can stream Acorn TV on VIZIO Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Acorn TV using your VIZIO Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your VIZIO Smart TV while using Acorn TV.
Acorn TV
Acorn TV is an excellent choice for viewing television programming (and the occasional film) produced outside the United States, primarily content from the United Kingdom. The service also creates original content and has a library of hundreds of TV shows. Of particular note are their award-winning mysteries and dramas. Popular hits include “Happy Valley,” “Line of Duty,” “Murdoch Mysteries,” “MIdsomer Murders,” and “Poldark.”
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 Acorn TV on VIZIO Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download Acorn TV on VIZIO Smart TV
Unfortunately, Acorn TV is not currently available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. Acorn 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 Acorn 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, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Click here to sign up for Acorn TV.
- Install the Acorn TV iPhone/iPad app.
- Once installed, log in using your Acorn 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 Acorn 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 Acorn TV.
- Install the Acorn TV iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- Once installed, log in using your Acorn 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 Acorn 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 Acorn TV on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Acorn TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.
What features are available on Acorn TV?
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for Acorn TV.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Up to 4 Devices
Acorn TV allows you to stream on up to 4 devices simultaneously.
International Access
Acorn TV allows you to watch certain content when traveling internationally.
Originals
Acorn TV does produce original programming exclusive to the service. There are around 15 shows that cannot be viewed anywhere else, including Manhunt (2019), Detectorists (2014), The Nest (2020), and Keeping Faith (2017).
TV Shows
In addition to their original content Acorn TV is also most known for their documentaries, mysteries, and especially their crime/investigation dramas such as Midsomer Murders (1997), Queens of Mystery (2019), or Line of Duty (2012). Other award-winning dramas include The Hour (2011) and George Gently (2007).
Movies
There aren’t nearly as many feature films on Acorn TV as there are TV shows, but their award-winning movies promise quality over quantity. Star-studded casts include Michael Caine, David Tennant, and Rebecca Hall. Some of the most notable are United (2011), The Black Velvet Gown (1993), and Last Love (2013).