Use this guide to connect a Vizio TV to Remote Control for TV, the iPhone and iPad TV remote app.
How to Connect Vizio TV
- Make sure your iPhone or iPad and Vizio TV are connected to the same network.
- Open the app and choose your Vizio TV.
- Enter the PIN shown on the TV to finish pairing.
- Keep the TV awake during the first connection so the pairing request is visible.
What the app supports after pairing
- Full remote controls for navigation and playback.
- Launching apps on supported Vizio TVs.
- Switching inputs for connected devices.
- Apple Watch access for quick keypad control on paired Vizio TVs.
- macOS control for the same saved Vizio TV from your Mac.
- Home Screen widgets for quick access.
- Siri Shortcuts and App Intents for playback, volume, app launch, and input switching on supported Vizio TVs.
Apple Watch, Mac, and Siri
- The Apple Watch app gives quick keypad control for paired Vizio TVs.
- The macOS app can control saved Vizio TVs from your Mac, including remote keys, supported app launching, and input switching.
- Siri Shortcuts and App Intents can send keys, turn on compatible Vizio TVs, launch apps on supported models, and switch inputs.
Common Vizio TV Connection Problems
If you cannot connect to your TV
- If the PIN does not appear, try again with the TV on the Home screen.
- Guest, hotel, school, or other isolated networks can block discovery between devices.
- Restart the TV and search again if pairing keeps failing.
Vizio TV FAQ
Can I switch inputs on Vizio from the app?
Yes. On supported Vizio TVs, the app can switch inputs for connected devices.
Can I control Vizio TV from Apple Watch, Mac, or Siri?
Yes. After pairing on iPhone or iPad, paired Vizio TVs can also be controlled from Apple Watch, the macOS app, widgets, and Siri Shortcuts or App Intents.