It is now possible to get Twitch on your VIZIO Smart TV, and this means that you can also watch Twitch on your TV. How cool is that?
The VIZIO Smart TV is one of the most sold smart TV on popular retailers like Amazon. It is also one of the top rated smart TVs. However, there is a lot more to this TV than meets the eye. The VIZIO Smart TV is not just a smart TV but also an entertainment hub and you can use it with your gaming consoles such as Xbox and PlayStation.
Twitch TV is a free service, however, you must have a Twitch account to use their service. It’s easy to get one if you want! Simply go to the website, create an account, then link your Amazon Prime account to Twitch on Smart TV and start watching all the content for free!
The site allows gamers to stream live content, watch their favorite live gaming sessions, and view past gaming content such as highlights from the archive.
Twitch has a number of social features, which allow users to connect with each other via the platform itself, outside broadcasts, and private messages.
Twitch also caters to the interests of gamers with channels featuring other games besides Minecraft such as Fallout 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
How To Get Twitch App On VIZIO Smart TV
Many streamers and viewers have yet to understand that Twitch is natively available on the VIZIO Smartly for installation in just a few clicks of the buttons.
To get started, you need to download the Twitch app for your VIZIO Smart TV. The Twitch app can be easily downloaded directly from the VIZIO smart TV app store. To do that, you need to follow a few steps and l’ll guide you through the process of downloading and installing the App on your VIZIO Smart TV.
Step 1: Go to the home screen.
Step 2: Connected to WiFi or Ethernet.
Step 3: Press the “V” button. You should now have the Access bar open.
Step 4: Launch Yahoo App store.
Step 5: Select on the Twitch app.
Step 6: Select “install app” and confirm with “OK”.
Now your Twitch app should be installed already on your TV and you can launch it, sign in to your account and start streaming.
How To Watch Twitch On VIZIO Smart TV
How To Watch Twitch on VIZIO Smart TV is one of the most frequently asked questions. The answer is quite simple and easy. All you need to do is to go to the channel store and download the app for your VIZIO Smart TV. Once you have downloaded the Twitch app, you’re ready to start streaming videos right away.
Go to the Channel Store on your VIZIO Smart TV and search for “Twitch” or “Twitch.tv”. You will be able to see the results which will show up in form of apps. Select the app and begin downloading.
Now that you have downloaded the app, click on it so that it loads up. This will take you directly to the Twitch page where you can enjoy watching different videos related to gaming or other categories such as eSports, Creative, Lifestyle etc..
If you wish to view content from a specific game then just type in the name of game in search box present at top left side of screen. This will list all channels related to selected game and you can choose anyone from them to view their video content (like gameplay).
There’s no technicalities involved with streaming Twitch with VIZIO. Just launch the app, login and get on your favorite channel to start streaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cast Twitch on my Vizio TV?
You can cast Twitch on your VISIO TV using the Twitch official app. The app recently is trying to improve on the casting features to syncs with many smart TVs out there. And the common one is the VISIO TV. You can also cast to Twitch using Chromecast if your smart TV has an inbuilt Chromecast support which many modern days smart TVs have in common.
How do I add apps to my Vizio Smart TV that are not listed?
Unfortunately, there’s no way to add an app to the VISIO smart TV that are not already listed and approved officially for users. However, with the help of streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku TV and Android TV, you will be able to get any app that is not officially available on the Vizio smart TV.
Can I get Twitch on my smart TV?
Twitch works on almost every smart TV depending on the model, brand and operating system it uses. If your smart TV uses Android operating system, then you are sure to have access to any app that is available on the Google playstore. But if it uses webOS, you might as well find difficulty getting started in some brands.
Conclusion
With these steps, you should now be able to easily watch Twitch on your Vizio TV. If you’re ever unsure about anything, don’t be afraid to leave a comment below. Also, for more tips and tricks for your VIZIO smart TV, don’t hesitate to visit the official support page where their e
