How To Download Amazon Prime Video App From Phone To Vizio Tv

Amazon Prime has been considered to be the direct competitor of Netflix. It is the greatest platform if you prefer getting the best of entertainment. Prime Video has a dedicated app for almost all popular platforms. It includes Android, iOS, PC, Android TV, Apple TV, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, etc. Besides this, those VIZIO TV users can also access Amazon Prime to watch and download videos. With the SmartCast feature on the recent models, VIZIO TV has ended its support of downloading apps. So, most of the VIZIO TV models come with the Amazon Prime Video app built-in. Need not worry even if you don't find Amazon Prime on VIZIO Smart TV. Because this article has got a better solution and you would be able to use Amazon Prime irrespective of the VIZIO TV model you own.

How to Install Amazon Prime on VIZIO Smart TV

The guidelines given below will help you manually download Amazon Prime on the VIA platform (2009-2013) and VIA Plus platform (2013-2017) models.

1. Press V button available on the center of the remote to open SmartCast Home.

2. Browse for Amazon Prime under Features, Latest, All Apps and Categories tab.

Important: Highlight Connected TV Store with VIA VIZIO TV to then look for Amazon Prime.

3. Select Amazon Prime and press OK button on the remote to download it on VIZIO TV.

4. Optionally, some VIZIO TV requires you to press the Install App button.

Procedure to Cast Amazon Prime to VIZIO TV

If in case your VIZIO smart TV doesn't support installing apps manually, then you shall proceed with the casting option. This works on the models SmartCast platform with no apps (2016-2017), SmartCast platform with apps (2016-2017), and all VIZIO TV's released after 2018. Any such models will have built-in Chromecast support and thus you screencast Amazon Prime from the compatible casting device.

Using Amazon Prime App

Amazon Prime Video app installed on Android or iOS smartphones have a cast option. With this, you can cast Prime Video to the VIZIO TV.

1. With home WiFi turned on, you must connect smartphone and VIZIO TV to it.

2. Scroll on the apps section to click on Amazon Prime app logo to launch it.

3. Tap on a video and click on Play icon to start playing on the smartphone.

4. Find the Cast icon and make a click on it to scan for the device.

5. Choose the VIZIO TV name to start casting Prime Video on to it.

Using Chrome Browser

Start casting Prime Video with the latest version of Chrome browser installed on your PC.

1. To being casting, connect PC and VIZIO TV to same internet or WiFi.

2. Open Amazon Prime app on PC. (Otherwise visit it on https://www.primevideo.com and login to your account)

3. Launch Chrome browser and open a tab on it.

4. Go to the upper right section of the browser to click on three dots.

5. Select Cast from the drop down menu.

6. On Cast to pop-up, click on the down arrow to select Cast desktop.

7. Choose VIZIO TV and the entire desktop will now screen cast to VIZIO TV.

Procedure to Use Amazon Prime on VIZIO TV

Whether Amazon Prime is built-in or you have manually installed it, the procedure to use is the same. Make sure you have a Prime Video subscription prior to following the steps.

1. On the VIZIO TV remote, press the V button.

2. Under All Apps or My Apps, select Amazon Prime and press OK button.

3. Select Sign in button to enter your Prime Video subscription log in details like email and password.

4. Discover or select a video to stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

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With Amazon Prime, VIZIO TV users can stream videos up to ultra HD quality. Hope this session has given you all the necessary information. Share your comments and let us improve with your suggestions.