How to Factory Reset Vizio TV Without Remote [3 Ways]

Vizio is one of the top sellers in the television market ranging from 4K HDR Smart TVs to QLED TVs. It has a SmartCast integrated with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa. In addition, it is compatible with Apple AirPlay and Chromecast to stream your favorite movies from your smartphone. If you encounter an issue on your Vizio TV, you must reset it. In case the Vizio TV remote is not working, try these methods to reset your Vizio TV without using a remote.

How to Factory Reset Vizio TV Without Remote using TV Buttons

You can reset the Vizio TV without a remote by pressing the TV buttons. The process is straightforward and will take less than 5 minutes.

1. Turn on your Vizio Smart TV by pressing the Power button on the TV.

2. Next, press and hold the Input and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

4. As suggested, release both buttons you are holding right now.

5. Then press and hold the Input button for about 10 seconds to begin the reset.

6. You will see a new message on the TV screen below.

“Memory is being cleared. The display will reset shortly.”

7. Your Vizio TV will restart within a minute or two. As a result, it will reset the Vizio TV to factory defaults.

Note: You shall probably change input on Vizio TV without a remote, and it is a useful thing when the physical remote controller isn’t available.

How to Factory Reset Vizio TV using the VIZIO Mobile App

The VIZIO Mobile app is used to control Vizio TV from any smartphone. Therefore, you can use the VIZIO Mobile app to reset your Vizio TV to factory defaults. Here’s how to do it.

1. Firstly, install the VIZIO Mobile app on your Android or iOS device.

• Google Play Store
• App Store

2. Connect Vizio TV to your smartphone’s WIFI network.

3. Launch the VIZIO Mobile app.

4. Click the Control tab at the bottom right corner.

5. Click on Devices and choose your Vizio TV from the devices list.

6. The remote interface will appear on your smartphone.

7. Next, click the Menu button.

8. Then highlight the System option and tap OK.

💡 Press the directional keys to scroll through the options.

9. After that, choose Reset & Admin → Reset TV to Factory Defaults.

10. If prompted, enter the password as 0000 and tap Reset.

That’s it! Your Vizio TV will restart automatically once the resetting process is completed.

How to Factory Reset Vizio TV using a Wireless Keyboard

Vizio Smart TV is compatible with a wireless keyboard/mouse, so you can control it without a remote. For convenience, you shall purchase a keyboard that features a built-in touchpad. Plug the USB adapter into the respective port of the Vizio TV. If you switch on your TV, you can access the keyboard. Initially, press the Menu button on the TV to view the settings. Next, click on System and select Reset & Admin. Following that, click on Reset TV to Factory Defaults. Enter the password (0000) and click the Reset option. Wait for a few minutes to reset Vizio TV to factory settings.

How to Reset Vizio TV With Remote

1. Press the Menu button on the Vizio TV remote.

2. Select System from the list and click OK.

3. Further, choose the Reset & Admin option.

4. Next, tap Reset TV to Factory Defaults.

5. If prompted, enter the password as 0000 and click OK.

6. Lastly, click on Reset.

📌 Your Vizio TV will restart once it deletes all the data.

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