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How to Watch Viki on VIZIO Smart TV

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

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Viki

Viki is an on-demand video streaming service with programming from China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Viki has thousands of titles that are sourced from Asian distribution and production firms, along with its own original programming.

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Content is subtitled and translated into more than 200 languages. Users who aren’t native speakers can study Chinese, Japanese, and Korean with its Learn mode.

The community element allows viewers to interact online and provide comments. There is even a Fan Collections section, where there are 640 viewer-curated show playlists.

There are two subscription plans: Viki Pass Standard ($5.99 / month) that gives viewers access to “Standard” level shows and movies in HD quality with no ads plus first access to Viki Exclusives, Viki Originals, Movies, and Global Dramas.

The second tier is Viki Pass Plus with KOCOWA which unlocks “Plus” titles along with “Standard” content plus hundreds of hours of additional Korean entertainment from the top broadcasters.

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VIZIO Smart TV

VIZIO Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

Limited Warranty

Your VIZIO Smart TV probably isn't covered against mishaps and malfunctions. We've partnered with 5Devices to give The Streamable readers a protection plan for any internet-connected device, including your VIZIO Smart TV, iPhone, etc starting at $2.67 per device per month. And the good news is that it covers devices you already use (ie. no need for proof of new purchase).

Can you stream Viki on VIZIO Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Viki on VIZIO Smart TV

Unfortunately, Viki is not currently available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. Viki 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 Viki 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

  1. Click here to sign up for Viki.
  2. Install the Viki iPhone/iPad app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Viki 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 Viki 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 Viki.
  2. Install the Viki iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Viki 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 Viki app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
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How to Sign Up for Viki on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Viki 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 Viki?

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for Viki.

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

Offline Downloads

Only Viki Pass Plus subscribers have access to the Offline Viewing feature. Downloaded titles only stay on your device for a certain period. Rental titles will expire within 48 hours and other downloaded title will display a countdown, stating the duration left to watch before it expires.

International Access

A Viki Pass subscription does not include access to geo-blocked content or regionally restricted content. If the show you want to watch is unavailable in your region, subscribing to Viki Pass will not remove this restriction.

Originals

Viki’s first venture into original programming was “Dramaworld.” The show was the first joint American-Korean TV series. The Korean show “Five Year,” was the next show created by the service. Another original show, “When You Call My Name,” is the most popular amongst Viki’s subscribers, with a 9.8 out of 10 rating. The Viki Original feature “Go Go Squid!” has a 9.6 ranking.

TV Shows

There are approximately 1,690 shows on the platform. Highly-rated shows include the “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” “Descendants of the Sun,” “True Beauty,” “Boys Over Flowers,” “The Legend of the Blue Sea,” and lots more.

Movies

Its content is organized into the following categories: Action, Adventure, Anime, Comedy, Cartoons, Costume & Period, Crime & Mystery, Classics, Drama, Dance, Independent, Horror, Korean Drama, Romantic Comedy, Sports, Thriller & Suspense, and lots more.

Viki has 417 movies on the platform, of which the most popular is Chinese film “The Maid of the Blind Master.” Other popular full-length features include “On Your Wedding Day,” “Mr. Wacky,” “The Divine Fury,” “Midnight Runners,” “The Palace,” among many others.

Kids

There is a Family & Kids section on the service with about 66 popular titles like “My Father is Strange,” “The Return of Superman,” “Mother of Mine,” “The Good Witch,” “My Only One,” “Reply 1988” and many other kid-friendly content.

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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.