Vizio smart TVs now require Walmart accounts for smart features

Walmart and Vizio Walmart acquired Vizio, walmart acquired Vizio in 2024 for $2.3 billion.

Vizio smart TVs Vizio smart features require Walmart sign-in, starting this month, using smart TV features on Vizio TVs requires signing in with a Walmart account.

Vizio accounts Existing Vizio accounts can be linked to Walmart accounts, users can combine existing Vizio accounts with Walmart accounts, the company confirmed to Ars Technica.

Vizio TVs Basic TV functionality does not require Walmart sign-in, basic TV functions such as connecting an antenna or HDMI device do not require signing in with a Walmart account.

WatchFree+ users must switch to Walmart accounts, vizio's WatchFree+ service is available only on Vizio TVs and smartphones and requires switching to Walmart accounts to continue use.