| Remote App | Supported Model | Download Link | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIZIO Mobile | All Vizio Sound bar models | Play Store App Store | Android 8.0 and above iOS 15.0 and later iPadOS 15.0 and higher |
If the Vizio soundbar remote has been tossed somewhere by your toddler, there is no need to buy a remote. You can use the VIZIO Mobile app on your smartphone as a remote control for your Vizio sound bar. You only need to connect your Vizio soundbar and smartphone to the same wireless network. If you don’t have WiFi, use third-party remote apps to control the Vizio soundbar using your smartphone’s IR blaster.
In this article, you will learn about the installation and usage of the Vizio Soundbar remote app in easy steps.
How to Control Vizio Soundbar Using the VIZIO Mobile App
The VIZIO Mobile app has separate buttons for controlling media playback and volume. So, you can easily control your Vizio Soundbar with this app just like you operate a physical remote. Before you begin, check if the Vizio Soundbar and phone are connected to the same WiFi network.
1. Launch the VIZIO Mobile app and follow the on-screen guidelines to create a VIZIO account or continue as a guest.
2. Click Get Started and select the Vizio Soundbar name at the top to pair with the app.
3. After signing in, click the Add a Device option.
4. Choose the VIZIO Soundbar to pair the device with the app.
5. You will be asked to click a button on the Soundbar to confirm the pairing process.
6. Once paired, you can use the remote interface to operate the Vizio soundbar.
Alternate Remote Apps You Can Use to Control Vizio Soundbar
If you don’t have an internet connection, it is impossible to use the VIZIO Mobile app. Alternatively, you can use the IR-based remote app on your Android device and control your Vizio sound bar without the internet connection.
| Remote App | Supported Models | Requirements | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vizio Soundbar Remote | All Vizio Soundbar | Android device with an IR blaster | Play Store |
| Vizio Soundbar Remote by Remotistic Inc | All Vizio Soundbar | Android device with an IR blaster | Play Store |
| Vizio Soundbar Remote by NR Labs | All Vizio Soundbar | Android device with an IR blaster | Play Store |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You have to program the universal remote to the Vizio Soundbar with Vizio universal remote codes.
Yes. Using Bluetooth, you can connect a Vizio Soundbar to a TV without a remote.
Yes. VIZIO Mobile is the only remote app to control Vizio Soundbar from an iPhone.
