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How to Watch Docsville on VIZIO Smart TV

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


Docsville

Docsville is a global documentary platform with an on-demand library of hundreds of documentaries from all genres, periods, and languages. Its documentaries cover various contemporary pop figures ranging from Louis Armstrong to Tupac as well as informational topics like international politics, foreign history, and many more.

Docsville was originally founded as Yadoo in 2016 by Nick Fraser, former editor of the BBC’s Storyville documentary strand. The platform had a major rebrand in late 2017, when it joined forces with Amazon and expanded its library.

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Can you stream Docsville on VIZIO Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Docsville on VIZIO Smart TV

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

Apple AirPlay

  1. Click here to sign up for Docsville.
  2. Install the Docsville iPhone/iPad app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Docsville 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 Docsville 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 Docsville.
  2. Install the Docsville iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Docsville 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 Docsville 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 Docsville on Other Streaming Devices

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


What features are available on Docsville?

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for Docsville.

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

Simultaneous Devices

Unlimited

International Access

Docsville allows you to watch certain content when traveling internationally.


Originals

Originally produced at the studios of Docsville, there are exclusive documentaries ranging from topics such as music, art, crime, gender, as well as spiritism, belief, & faith. Some titles include the series called “Criminals Chile” focusing on criminal Chileans like Christian Llanquileo and Juan Davila. There is also “Criminals LA,” the short film series made by Khalo Matabane, along with “Letters for Peace,” and “Luana.”

Movies

Among the best-known titles are Nick Broomfield’s “Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer,” “Down From the Mountain,” “Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story,” and “Blood in the Mobile.”

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