DIRECTV Stream (formerly known as AT&T TV) is a perfect streaming platform that provides live news, sports, and entertainment from cable networks. It is quite common for people to wish to watch DIRECTV Stream on Vizio since Vizio is one of the widely used smart TVs. Fortunately, this is rather easy to implement.
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Check if Your Vizio TV is Compatible
The first aspect is to check whether your Vizio TV model supports the DIRECTV Stream app. DIRECTV Stream is compatible with most Vizio smart TVs that were manufactured in 2016 and the subsequent years. However, some 2015 models are also compatible.
To confirm if your Vizio TV will be compatible with DIRECTV Stream, go to Vizia’s website. Go to your model number input and look for the ‘Apps’ tab at the bottom of the page. If your TV is compatible, you should be able to find the DIRECTV Stream app. If not, you will unfortunately miss the opportunity to directly stream DIRECTV Stream on your preferred Vizio model.
Enable WiFi or Connect an Ethernet Cable
Make sure your Vizio TV is internet-connected before trying to download any of these applications. This enables you to download and stream movies, TV programs, games, music, and videos.
Your Vizio Smart TV may be wirelessly connected via the WiFi currently fitted in the TV. One may do this while assembling the television set. Alternatively, wait and then go to the settings menu of your TV to connect or modify the WiFi the TV is running on.
To get quicker and more consistent streaming, however, you may connect your Vizio TV straight to your home network using an Ethernet connection. Make sure the router and TV are linked either straightforwardly or via a network switch.
Download the DIRECTV Stream App
After confirming both compatibility as well as an active internet connection, head over to the home screen of the Vizio SmartCast system. This is the section where you can find all the applications and stations that you have placed on your TV.
In the search bar, enter ‘DIRECTV Stream’ and choose it from the search results. Then select ‘Download’ to download the DIRECTV Stream application. This may take a few minutes depending on the absence or presence of strong connectivity to the internet.
Alternatively, you can go to the Vizio TV app store, search for the DIRECTV Stream app, and download it from there.
Log Into Your DIRECTV Stream Account
Once you have downloaded the DIRECTV Stream application on your Vizio Smart TV, launch the application. Okay, you will be asked to log into or create your DIRECTV Stream account.
If you are already a user, then all you have to do is input the email and password of your DIRECTV Stream account. This will help you to log into the app so that you can begin to access the content.
If you do not have an account, then click on the “Create Account” button here. Then fill in the fields with your first name, email address, and password you wish to use. Set up billing and choose the DIRECTV Stream service and the desired package according to the instructions. Once this is done, your account will be active and the app on your Vizio TV will be opened and already logged into.
Browse or Search for Content
The best part is yet to come…watching shows! Use and interact with the networks and content available on DIRECTV Stream in the same manner as before. To watch live TV or video on demand, one can use the remote, the direction pad as well as the select button. In this app, there is also a built-in search function.
Since you have created an account and have the app installed on your Vizio Smart TV, watching through DIRECTV Stream is hassle-free. Browse through your preferred channels and programs or come up with your movies in a matter of clicks!
Set Up Multiple User Profiles
DIRECTV Stream also has a fantastic feature where everyone in the house can have their profile. They have individual histories and favorite lists for each profile for ease of use and to recommend content.
For the DIRECTV Stream settings, go to “Manage Profiles” and then click on the “Add Profile” option. Then put in the name and picture for each user as you want it to be displayed on the website. Users can switch between profiles by just clicking on the avatar on the home screen. Make personalized viewing easy for ALL viewers on any Vizio TV!
Customize Closed Captions and Languages
DIRECTV Stream gives you full access and use by allowing you to adjust the closed captions/subtitles and audio languages. Perhaps you have a friend who has a hearing impairment or does not speak the language in which some pieces are written. Tune these options in such a way that any program is enjoyable on your Vizio TV.
To enable captions in the app, go to settings then captions to turn the captions on and choose captioning style. Then under Audio Languages, users should be able to select alternate audio and default language based on profiles. Settings can be changed anytime so it’s great for one-time adjustments as well.
Watch DIRECTV Stream on Your Vizio TV!
And that is it! It did not take me very long to get DIRECTV Stream up and running on my Vizio Smart TV smoothly. The following are the main channels, including sports, news, and entertainment channels, and paid networks such as HBO Max. Sign up for accounts to make the watching experience as unique as each member of your household. Set language and caption preferences for personal ease and accessibility. Well there you have it, sit back and watch DIRECTV Stream on your newly purchased Vizio!
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