When your Vizio TV remote does not work, the VIZIO | WatchFree+ app is a convenient alternative. This is an official remote application for Vizio devices, such as TVs and soundbars. A WiFi connection is mandatory for both devices to use the Vizio | WatchFree+ app. If you don’t have WiFi, you can still control your Vizio TV using an Android phone by using the Infrared remote app. This article reveals the steps to install and use official and IR remote apps to operate Vizio TV.
Control Vizio Smart TV Using VIZIO | WatchFree+ App
To get started, connect your smartphone and Vizio TV to the same WiFi network.
1. Install the Vizio | WatchFree+ app on your Android from the Play Store or on your iPhone from the App Store.
2. Then, launch the app. If you are a new user, you need to create a new account. Suppose you are an existing user, log in to your account using the credentials.
3. On the app’s home page, click the Remote option at the bottom left of the screen.
4. Click the Select a Device option at the top of the screen. If your Vizio TV is already paired with the app, your TV’s name will appear there.
5. A list of all Vizio devices will appear on the screen. Select your Vizio TV name and enter the Code to pair the TV with your app.
6. Then, using the remote interface, you can control your Vizio TV using the navigation pad or swipe gestures.
Use the IR Remote App to Control Vizio Non Smart TV
If you have a Vizio non-smart TV or if you don’t have WiFi, controlling your TV using the WatchFree+ app is not possible. You can rely on IR remote apps as alternatives as they do not require WiFi. These apps work by emitting infrared signals to Vizio TV like the standard TV remote. Hence, to use these apps, you must have an Android phone featuring an IR blaster. The best IR remote apps for Vizio TV are as follows.
Choose any of the above apps and install it on your Android phone. Launch the remote app, choose a remote, and start controlling your Vizio TV.
FAQ
Check if the TV and phone are on the same WiFi, restart the router, update the Vizio TV and the app, clear the app cache, and see if it works.
