Another day another smartTv with Chromecast support. Visio’s upgrade to their SmartCast includes better support for Google Assistant and Google Chromecast-enabled apps. It now allows seamless control with Google Assistant. This update should be coming to all Visio TVs running SmartCast 2.
Building on existing voice control support, SmartCast 3.0 will offer expanded Google Assistant actions for VIZIO SmartCast TVs. If you own Google Home or Google Assistant-enabled device, it will now have the ability to use voice commands to launch apps, change inputs and use media controls like rewind, stop, and fast forward.
Apps will continue to be added to SmartCast Home, Visio’s on-screen smart TV experience. Vizio will also add Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Vudu, iHeartRadio, CBS All Access, NBC, and more.
SmartCast 3.0 also includes VIZIO WatchFree, the completely free streaming service that provides access to live news, sports, movies, TV shows, viral videos, concerts, and more all without the expense of monthly subscriptions or transaction fees. WatchFree is easily accessible via a dedicated input and is also located on the SmartCast Home screen. With the rollout of SmartCast 3.0, users will be able to enjoy new channels, including TV Spotlight, which features rotating box office favorites. New channels will join popular WatchFree offerings such as NBC News/MSNBC/CNBC, Fox Sports, Bloomberg Television, Action Movies, Crime Network, Fail Army, PeopleTV, and more.
More information on the VIZIO SmartCast 3.0 will be available closer to launch be you can learn more at VIZIO.
