Anime fans are very familiar with Crunchyroll as a platform that streams content in multiple languages. If you own a Vizio TV, you’ll want to know if you can use Crunchyroll on your TV.
Crunchyroll is currently unavailable on Vizio SmartCast. You can still enjoy Crunchyroll on your Vizio TV by wirelessly casting the app using Apple Airplay or the Chromecast built-in.
While Crunchyroll is not yet available on Vizio TVs, you can still stream content on your TV. This means you’ll need to use either a screen casting feature like Apple Airplay or Chromecast to cast from your smartphone or use a supported streaming device like Roku, a gaming console like the PlayStation, or a laptop.
How to Get Crunchyroll on Vizio TV
Follow any of your preferred methods below to start streaming Crunchyroll on your Vizio TV.
1. Cast from a Smartphone
The first method to stream Crunchyroll on your Vizio Smart TV is to cast from an Android or iOS device.
To do this, you need to install the Crunchyroll app on your smartphone and then cast it to your TV. Here’s how:
Using Chromecast
- First, download the Crunchyroll app on your Android smartphone (or iOS).
- Next, launch the app and log in using your Crunchyroll details.
- Make sure the Vizio TV and smartphone are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Start streaming content on the Crunchyroll app and then tap on the “Google Cast” or “Chromecast” icon.
- Finally, select your Vizio TV from the list of available compatible devices. The content will now be broadcast on your TV.
Using Apple Airplay
iOS users can also stream Crunchyroll to their Vizio TVs using the Apple AirPlay feature. Here’s a list of some Vizio TVs that support AirPlay:
- Vizio OLED (2020)
- Vizio P-Series Quantum X (2020, 2019)
- Vizio P-Series Quantum (2020, 2019 and 2018)
- Vizio P-Series (2018, 2017 and 2016)
- Vizio M-Series Quantum (2020, 2019)
- Vizio M-Series (2018, 2017 and 2016)
- Vizio E-Series (2018, 2017 and 2016 UHD models)
- Vizio V-Series (2020, 2019)
- Vizio D-Series (2019, 2018)
If your Vizio TV supports AirPlay, follow the steps below to cast content from your iOS devices.
- First, make sure AirPlay is enabled on your Vizio TV. To enable AirPlay on Vizio TV, go to SmartCast Home > Extras > Apple AirPlay > On.
- Next, connect the iOS device and your Vizio Smart TV to the same WiFi network.
- Install and log in to the Crunchyroll app on your iOS device.
- Start streaming content on the app, and then click on the AirPlay icon.
- Choose your Vizio Smart TV from the list of available devices, and the content will now start displaying on your Smart TV.
2. Use a Supported Streaming Device
Another alternative to installing Crunchyroll on a Vizio TV is to use one of the supported streaming devices. Here’s a list of streaming devices that support Crunchyroll:
- Amazon Firestick
- Apple TV
- Roku Stick
All you have to do after connecting one of these supported devices to your Vizio TV is search for and download the Crunchyroll app.
3. Stream from a Gaming Console
This option is for those who already own a gaming console. Since these consoles support streaming Crunchyroll, you can stream content directly from your console.
Here’s a list of gaming consoles that support Crunchyroll:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox
- Nintendo Switch
4. Use a Laptop
If you have a Windows laptop, you can stream Crunchyroll to your Vizio TV. All you have to do is install Crunchyroll on your laptop and then connect the laptop to your TV using an HDMI cable.
Final Thoughts
At this point, you know that Crunchyroll is not supported on Vizio TVs, but there are still other options to stream Crunchyroll content on your Vizio TV. This article covers four of these methods to get Crunchyroll on Vizio TV:
- Casting from a smartphone
- Using a gaming console.
- Using a streaming device.
- Using a laptop
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Get Crunchyroll on my Vizio Smart TV?
Yes, you can get Crunchyroll on your Vizio Smart TV by casting from a mobile phone or using a streaming device. This is because the Crunchyroll app is not yet natively available on Vizio TVs.
What Smart TVs have Crunchyroll App?
The Crunchyroll app is available on any Android Smart TV brand with the Google Play Store built-in. Some of these Smart TV brands are Philips, Sony, Sharp, Hisense, TCL, etc.
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