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How to Watch Star+ on VIZIO Smart TV

You can stream Star+ on VIZIO Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Star+ using your VIZIO Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your VIZIO Smart TV while using Star+.


Star+

Star+ is an entertainment and sports streaming service in Latin America. The service includes ESPN’s live sports streaming service and TV series and movies from Disney Television Studios, FX, 20th Century Studios, Star Original Productions, National Geographic Original Production.

From dramas to comedies (including all seasons of “The Simpsons”) to adult thrillers, Star+ will also feature exclusive original programming from the general entertainment brand Star, along with a collection of regional original productions from Latin America.

Subscribers can save money by bundling Star+ with Disney+. When you subscribe to both services you can get Disney+ and Star+ for $13.99 / 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 Star+ on VIZIO Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Star+ on VIZIO Smart TV

Unfortunately, Star+ is not currently available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. Star+ 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 Star+ and use it on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.

Apple AirPlay

  1. Click here to sign up for Star+.
  2. Install the Star+ iPhone/iPad app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Star+ credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Star+ app and select the AirPlay icon.
  6. 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

  1. Click here to sign up for Star+.
  2. Install the Star+ iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Star+ credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Star+ app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.

How to Sign Up for Star+ on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Star+ on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.


What features are available on Star+?

Up to 7 Profiles

Star+ allows you to create up to 7 user profiles.

Parental Controls

Star+ has some parental controls to help restrict content.

Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ also have parental control features.

Up to 4 Devices

Star+ allows you to stream on up to 4 devices simultaneously.

No Ads

Ads will appear on live sports programs, but not for movies or TV shows watched on demand.

Offline Downloads

Star+ is one of the most generous streaming services for offline downloads. Star+ subscribers have access to unlimited downloads of shows and movies on the Star+ app to watch offline later, on up to 10 mobile or tablet devices.

There are no limits on the number of times a title can be downloaded annually. The number of downloads available at a given time is based on the storage space available on your device.

International Access

Depending on where you travel to, Star+ will behave differently. If you go to a country that has Star+, you will see the content catalog in that country. If you go to a country that doesn’t have Star+, you will only be able to access shows and movies you’ve already downloaded offline.


Originals

The service offers many originals, including “Y: The Last Man,” “Reservation Dogs,” and “Only Murders in the Building” with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gómez.

The service will also produce original content from the region, including “Santa Evita” (from Salma Hayek), “No Fue Mi Culpa,” “Los Protectores,” “Máscara Contra Caballero,” “Insânia,” and “El Encargado.”

TV Shows

Star+ offers a wide range of sports through ESPN, including NFL American football, MLS and Serie A football, NBA basketball, NHL hockey, Grand Slam tennis, PGA and The Masters golf, the Tour de France, and SportsCenter. Users will also see ESPN’s 30x30 documentaries.

Beyond sports, you’ll have access to shows like “This is Us,” “The Walking Dead,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Family Guy,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Futurama,” and the complete library of “The Simpsons.”

Movies

Movie fans will have plenty to watch on Star+. You’ll see blockbusters like “Deadpool,” “Logan,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The service also includes award-winners like “Nomadland.”

Kids

While some animated content like “The Simpsons” may appeal to young viewers, the majority of content for children will be found on Disney+.

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