How to Watch Pluto TV on VIZIO Smart TV
You can stream Pluto TV on VIZIO Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Pluto TV using your VIZIO Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your VIZIO Smart TV while using Pluto TV.
Can you stream Pluto TV on VIZIO Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download Pluto TV on VIZIO Smart TV
Pluto TV is available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your VIZIO Smart TV through Apple AirPlay (2016+ models) or Google Cast (2016+ models).
Pluto TV app on VIZIO Smart TV
- Go to the Home Screen on your VIZIO Smart TV.
- Launch the app store and search for “Pluto TV” on your VIZIO Smart TV.
- Select “Add to Home” to install the app.
- You can now stream Pluto TV on VIZIO Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Install the Pluto TV iPhone/iPad app.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Pluto 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
- Install the Pluto TV iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- 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 Pluto 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 Pluto TV on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Pluto TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.
TV Shows
On demand TV shows are essentially the same offered on Paramount-owned linear channels. If it aired on CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, or BET, there’s a chance you’ll find reruns on Pluto TV. You’ll see a lot of older shows like “The Nanny,” “Party of Five,” “Deal or No Deal,” “The Carol Burnett Show,” “Becker,” “Melrose Place,” “MacGyver,” and “Three’s Company.”
There’s also a ton of reality programming on demand, like “Survivor,” “Bridezillas,” “Four Weddings,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” “I Love New York,” “Fear Factor,” and “American Pickers.”
You’ll be able to watch some local news from CBS affiliates in markets like New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.
Movies
Pluto TV features movies from major studios that are available on demand or on their linear streaming channels.
While there is a fair amount of B-movie dreck, there are some gems available. As of this writing, Pluto TV offers on demand aces like “Titanic,” “Forrest Gump,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “A League of Their Own,” “Anchorman,” and “Footloose.”
The service has dedicated live-streaming channels for action, comedy, drama, romance, documentary, westerns, and horror movies.
Kids
Pluto TV does have a decent selection of family movies and shows. Popular movies include “The Secret of NIMH,” “The Black Stallion,” “Ernest Goes to School,” and “A Turtle’s Tale.”
Cartoons include “Garfield Specials,” “Super Wings,” “Street Sharks,” and “Bananas in Pyjamas.”