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Apple TV for Streaming to Dumb Vizio

I’ve researched on Internet, followed the steps and get Nothing. Anyone have success with installing Apple TV HD Device to a Vizio that is Not a Smart TV ?

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 5:58 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2022 3:42 AM

Set up your Apple TV - Apple Support

If your Apple TV doesn't turn on - Apple Support

  1. Is this a new Apple TV box has hasn’t been configured yet? Or is it moved from a different TV?
  2. When you power up the Apple TV, does the status light start glowing?
  3. You will need to set the TV to take input from the corresponding HDMI port. Depending on the functionality of the TV, you may be able to have that selection made automatically later.


… TV that is not a smart TV

That doesn’t matter. An external streaming device ignores (takes over) the smart functionality of the TV anyway.

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Sep 21, 2022 3:42 AM in response to Rock2022

Set up your Apple TV - Apple Support

If your Apple TV doesn't turn on - Apple Support

  1. Is this a new Apple TV box has hasn’t been configured yet? Or is it moved from a different TV?
  2. When you power up the Apple TV, does the status light start glowing?
  3. You will need to set the TV to take input from the corresponding HDMI port. Depending on the functionality of the TV, you may be able to have that selection made automatically later.


… TV that is not a smart TV

That doesn’t matter. An external streaming device ignores (takes over) the smart functionality of the TV anyway.

Sep 21, 2022 9:40 AM in response to Rock2022

The current video settings on the Apple TV box may not match the capability of the TV. This can be solved with the instructions from the second bullet point from: If your Apple TV doesn't turn on - Apple Support

• If you see […] a black screen, hold Menu and Volume Down for 6 seconds, then release. Your Apple TV will switch to a new resolution every 20 seconds. Select OK to choose a resolution or Cancel to quit.

Apple TV for Streaming to Dumb Vizio

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