Your phone never needs batteries. Switch to Wi-Fi control of your Vizio SmartCast TV—free and permanent.
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Your phone never runs out of batteries. Control your Vizio TV over Wi-Fi permanently — no AA or AAA batteries required.
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When Vizio remote batteries die, switch to Wi-Fi control immediately. Our free iPhone app connects to your Vizio SmartCast via HTTPS (port 7345/9000), auto-discovered over SSDP/DIAL. Quick 4-digit PIN setup. Full remote functionality on your phone — D-pad, volume, mute, HDMI switching, media controls. No batteries ever needed.
How it works
Your Vizio TV stays powered via its AC connection. No batteries needed from you.
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Ensure your phone and Vizio SmartCast TV are on the same Wi-Fi. The app discovers it automatically.
Tap Vizio in the app and enjoy full SmartCast control—no AA batteries, no trips to the store.
FAQ
Specific answers for Vizio TV users.
If you have replacement batteries, swap them — most Vizio Vizio SmartCast remotes use 2 × AA alkaline cells. If you're out of batteries, use our free Vizio remote app on your iPhone as an instant wireless remote replacement. It connects to your Vizio SmartCast via HTTPS (port 7345/9000), discovered automatically over SSDP/DIAL. The app prompts you to complete 4-digit PIN. Full remote functionality with no batteries ever needed.
Yes — our free wireless remote replacement iOS app gives you complete control of your Vizio SmartCast over Wi-Fi using HTTPS (port 7345/9000). Your TV is discovered automatically via SSDP/DIAL. The app prompts you to complete 4-digit PIN. Navigation, volume, HDMI inputs, media controls, and streaming app launcher all work from your iPhone without a physical remote. This is a permanent solution — many users keep the app even after replacing batteries.
Most Vizio Vizio SmartCast remotes use 2 × AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries. Premium models like slim remotes may use AAA cells — check your specific model's battery compartment cover. Standard alkaline AA batteries last 6–18 months with typical use. While waiting for replacements, our free Vizio remote app provides complete wireless remote control of your Vizio SmartCast via HTTPS (port 7345/9000) with no batteries required.
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