Vizio Tv Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot Vizio Tv – Vizio Tv Problems
5 min read- Press the menu key on your VIZIO remote.
- Choose System.
- Turn the Power Mode setting to Eco Mode.
If the above does not work:
- Press the menu key on your VIZIO remote.
- Choose System
- Select CEC.
- Turn the CEC setting to OFF.
Also, ensure you have fixed the power cord to the wall outlet firmly. If that does not offer a solution, consider factory resetting your TV. Follow these steps:
- Press the menu key on your VIZIO remote.
- Choose system.
- Select Reset & Admin
- Select Reset to Factory Settings.
Vizio TV screen is flickering
To fix a flickering Vizio TV screen, remove all connected cables from both the TV and the connecting devices then wait for about 30 seconds before reconnecting them.
Alternatively, consider checking your Advanced Video Settings in the menu and turn the following settings OFF:
- Ambient Lighting
- Backlight Control
- Advanced Adaptive Luma
- Power off the TV.
- Unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.
- Press and hold the power button on the TV for 30 seconds while still unplugged from the wall.
- Release the power button.
- Plug back the TV into the electrical socket.
- Power the TV back on.
TV shows pictures but no sound
If you are getting no sound with your Vizio TV built-in speakers, try the following:
- Ensure the volume level of your TV is above zero.
- Check if you have muted the TV.
- Ensure you have connected and secured the cables connecting your devices to the TV.
- Disconnect and reconnect the cords from the back of the TV and the source device, especially HDMI cables.
- When reconnecting the cables, ensure they have no damages or cuts.
Another solution is to turn the TV speakers ON.
- Press the Menu button on your VIZIO remote.
- Use the arrow keys to highlight Audio or Audio settings.
- Press OK.
- The option next to the TV Speaker setting should be ON. But if it is OFF, press OK to toggle ON.
The menu is not working
- Power cycle the TV and try again.
- Factory reset the Vizio TV.
- Press and hold the Volume Down and Input buttons on the TV.
- Wait for a few seconds until you get a message on the TV screen.
- When the message appears, release the Volume Down button and press the Input button for ten seconds.
- You will see another message telling you the memory is clear, and the reset will happen shortly.
- The TV will boot up.
- A Welcome screen will appear after the process ends.
The TV turns on but doesn’t show pictures
- Press the power button on your remote and wait for a few seconds.
- Your TV is not powering on. Check the power light on your device. You will see a white light or LED indicator light that will fade out when the TV powers on. If the light is coming on, your TV is also on.
- Press the menu button on the remote. If the menu appears, your TV is working well. The problem could be the external devices you have connected to the TV.
- Ensure your TV is on the right input channel for the device you are trying to use. Press the Input button on the remote to toggle through the available channels.
- Check that all cable connections are secure.
Black screen of death
A failure in one of your Vizio TVs’ power supply boards can cause the black screen of death. However, you can try to troubleshoot the issue as follows:
- Check the connections and power: Ensure you have connected the power cable snugly.
- Perform a power cycle of your TV: Follow the steps in section two above.
- Perform a flashlight test: Shine a bright flashlight on your TV while standing at least two inches from the screen. If you can see an image, the inverter board in the device is faulty. Contact a professional to replace it.
- Perform sound test: Turn the TV on and listen for any sound or play a video that will make lots of noise. If you can hear the sound, your TV hardware needs replacing.
SmartCast won’t load
When the Vizio TV SmartCast is not loading or unavailable, you can try to resolve the issue as follows:
- Verify you have connected your TV to the internet. Also, ensure you have a stable internet connection and that the speed is not zero.
- Switch your TV to HDMI 1 and wait until your programming loads or you see a “No Signal” message.
- When the programming loads or you see the “No Signal” message, press the Menu button on your VIZIO Remote, select System > Reset & Admin > Soft Power Cycle > Yes.
- Your TV will power OFF and then back ON.
- You will see the Information Bar.
- Wait until the bar disappears.
- After 30 seconds, change your TV from HDMI 1 to SmartCast.
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Vizio TV won’t connect to Wi-Fi
You can troubleshoot Wi-Fi connection issues on your Vizio TV by following the steps below:
- Check to ensure you have a stable internet connection. You can do this by connecting to the internet using a different device.
- Turn DHCP settings to ON: Press the Menu key on the remote > Select Network > Manual Setup > DHCP > Press the arrow button to turn DHCP to ON if the option is OFF.
- Power-cycle all devices. These include the router, modem, and Vizio TV.
- Reset your Vizio TV to factory settings. You will then have to go through the network connection setup again. When doing so, enable WPA-PSK [TKIP].
TV won’t turn on with remote
If your remote is not working when you use it, try to do the following:
- Remove any obstacles from the front of the TV.
- Insert new batteries.
- Power cycle the remote > Remove the batteries > Press every button on the device at least once > Re-insert the batteries > Check to determine if the unit is working.
- Use a different Vizio TV remote.
If your remote is working well, consider power-cycling your Vizio TV:
- Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
- Hold the power button down for five seconds.
- Plug the power cord back in and power on the TV.
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TV won’t stay off
You can try to solve this issue by following the troubleshooting steps below:
- Ensure the power button on the remote is not stuck.
- Turn CEC OFF: Press the menu key on the remote > Choose System > Select CEC > Turn the setting OFF.
- Power-cycle your TV by disconnecting it from the power source – Press and hold the power button on the TV for five seconds and release – Plug back in the power cord. At this point, use your remote to turn the TV ON or OFF and see whether it works.