How to watch Paramount Plus on Vizio Smart TV?

Vizio is a famous smart TV brand headquartered in the United States. It was founded in 2002, and it also produces sound bars along with televisions. The brand’s TVs have great picture qualities but lack an exemplary user interface. It gives a different experience when compared with other smart TVs. Vizio Smart TV offers support for a ton of streaming services. One of the popular streaming services in the United States that Vizio supports is Paramount Plus. The Paramount Global group owns the streaming service. It drew content primarily from CBS Media Ventures and was initially known as CBS All Access. It has an extensive collection ranging from originals to classics and supports Dolby & 4K streaming. We will discuss the steps required to watch Paramount Plus on your Vizio Smart TV.

Vizio Smart TVs that support Paramount Plus!

Before getting into the details of watching Paramount Plus on your Vizio Smart TV, check if your device supports streaming Paramount Plus. Here are the details of Vizio Smart TVs that support the same;

Smartcast 3.0

• P-Series Quantum and Quantum X
• M-Series Quantum
• V-Series
• E-Series
• D-Series

Pricing and plans of Paramount Plus

Another thing to discuss before getting into the main part of the article is the pricing and plans of Paramount Plus. Existing users of Paramount Plus can skip this part and go to the next section. Here are the plans that Paramount Plus offers to its customers;

• Paramount Plus Essential plan: $4.99/month & $49.95/year.
• Paramount Plus Premium plan: $9.99/month & $99.99/year.

Note: Switching to or signing up for Paramount Plus Essential plan will not give access to your local live CBS Station. So, think twice before opting for the Essential plan on Paramount Plus.

How to install the Paramount Plus app on your Vizio Smart TV?

Vizio Smart TVs launched in 2016 or later come with the Paramount Plus app on the built-in app store. Make sure to update your Smart TV to the latest version before installing the app. If you have a Vizio Smart TV which meets the above requirements and an active internet connection, then follow the below-mentioned steps to install the Paramount Plus;

• Tap the ‘V‘ button on your Vizio Smart TV remote.
• Now, look for the Paramount Plus app under the available apps section.
• Click on the same to install it on your TV. After this, follow the instructions in the next section. 

How to Watch Paramount Plus on Vizio Smart TV?

There will be two types of users who want to watch Paramount Plus on their Smart TV. If you are a new subscriber, follow the below-mentioned procedure to sign up for Paramount Plus;

• First, open the Paramount Plus app and choose the Sign Up option. An access code will be displayed on your TV screen.
• Up on displaying access code, visit here on a web browser on your computer or mobile. After this, enter your access code and tap on Activate button.
• It’s time to choose a subscription plan; for this, tap on the Continue option.
• Here, you will be prompted to create an account for Paramount Plus. You can use the sign-in option if you already have one.
• Now, enter your payment information and choose the Start Paramount Plus option.
• You’ll be greeted with a confirmation screen if you have entered the correct details. Now you can return to your TV and enjoy streaming Paramount Plus.

For existing users!

If you are an existing Paramount Plus customer, then follow the below-mentioned steps to watch the same on your Vizio Smart TV;

On your TV;

• Head to Settings and choose the Sign-in option.
• Now, Select the On my TV option.
• Enter the account details, i.e., email address and password you have used while subscribing to Paramount Plus. Once you have entered, choose the Sign-in option, and you are good to go!

On paramountplus.com

1. Navigate to Settings on your Smart TV and choose the Sign-in option.
2. Select the On paramountplus.com option.
3. Upon choosing this, you’ll be presented with a website and a code. Make sure to note the code and follow the next steps.
4. Visit here on a web browser on your computer or mobile device.
5. Now, enter your activation code, and choose Activate option. But make sure to sign in on your computer before jumping to this step. You can sign on to your device by clicking here.
6. Wait for a few minutes so that your screen will refresh. Once done, you can start streaming Paramount Plus content on your Vizio Smart TV.

How to stream Paramount Plus on your Vizio Smart TV without using the app?

The above steps were for users who want to stream Paramount Plus on their Smart TV using the app on the TV. But, Vizio TV users can also use the Smartcast feature to access Paramount Plus content. The Vizio SmartCast app is available on Android and iOS and supports casting Paramount Plus to your Vizio TV. To cast, follow the below-mentioned steps;

• First, connect your Vizio TV and smartphone with Paramount Plus installed to the same wireless network.
• Open the app and choose the Cast icon.
• Now, choose your Vizio Smartcast TV and then play the content on your smartphone to watch it on TV.

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These are the various steps to watch Paramount Plus on your Vizio Smart TV. I hope you have been able to watch the same on your TV. If so, please consider sharing the article with your friends and family.