It can also be caused by outdated firmware or incorrect router settings. In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this problem.
1. Power Cycle Your Vizio SmartCast TV
This issue might happen because of temporary glitches or wrong settings in the TV’s software. Doing a power cycle can help by fully restarting the system, clearing any errors, and restarting the SmartCast feature. If the soft power cycle did not help you, then:
2. Refresh DHCP Setting of Your Network
DHCP automatically gives unique IP addresses to each device on the network to avoid conflicts. If these settings stop working, your TV might not connect. By refreshing DHCP, you make sure your network gives out IP addresses correctly, allowing SmartCast to connect to your Wi-Fi.
3. Check with Another Network
Sometimes, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) might block or limit services needed for SmartCast to work, causing connection problems. By switching to a different network, like a mobile hotspot or another Wi-Fi, you can avoid these restrictions and see if the problem is with your main network.
4. Perform a Factory Reset on Your Vizio SmartCast TV
If none of the solutions works, doing a factory reset on your Vizio SmartCast TV can fix stubborn problems. This step returns the TV to its original settings, removing any software bugs, wrong settings, or bad updates. It also resets network settings, so the TV can start a new connection to your home Wi-Fi. Basically, it gives the TV a fresh start.
4.1 Factory Reset Through the TV Menu
4.2 Factory Reset Through the TV’s Buttons
