Vizio · Vizio SmartCast · 2016–2021

Vizio P-Series Quantum TV remote app for iPhone

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Model years
2016–2021
Model codes
25
Markets
United States
Platform
Vizio SmartCast

What works

Vizio P-Series TVs from 2016 to 2021, including P-Series Quantum and Quantum X, run SmartCast, now called VIZIO OS.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • Switch inputs
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbySet Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

On your TV

Turn these on once with your TV remote. Menu names can differ slightly by year and region.

  1. Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone

    Menu › Network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

  2. Pair with the PIN on screen

    Menu › System › Mobile Devices

    Pick the TV in the app and type the PIN the TV shows. Paired phones are listed under Menu > System > Mobile Devices.

    Source

  3. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    For turn on from standby
    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

    Source

  4. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    For turn on from standby
    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

    Source

In the app

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.

  1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

  2. Pick your TV in the app and type the PIN

    Menu › System › Mobile Devices

    The TV shows a PIN the first time an app pairs. You can see and remove paired phones under Menu > System > Mobile Devices.

    Source

  3. Let the TV turn on from your iPhone

    For turn on from standby
    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    Older menus put it at Menu > System > Power Mode. Quick Start uses more power in standby than Eco Mode or Energy Save.

    Source

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address

    2022 models
    Menu › Network › Network Information

    The IP address is listed as IP Address; it looks like 192.168.1.23.

    Source

Models

25 model codes from 2016–2021 for United States. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so P··-C1 covers P50-C1, P55-C1 and so on.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
P65Q9-J01P75Q9-J01PQ9 (2021)2021US65, 75SmartCast
P85QX-J01PQX Quantum X (2021)2021US85SmartCast
P65Q9-H1P75Q9-H1PQ9 (2020)2020US65, 75SmartCast 4.0
P65Q9-H61P75Q9-H61PQ9 (2020)2020US65, 75SmartCast 4.0
P65QX-H1P75QX-H1P85QX-H1PQX Quantum X (2020)2020US65, 75, 85SmartCast 4.0
P659-G1P759-G1P-Series Quantum (2019)2019US65, 75SmartCast 3.0
PX65-G1PX75-G1P-Series Quantum X (2019)2019US65, 75SmartCast 3.0
P55-F1P65-F1P75-F1P-Series (2018)2018US55, 65, 75SmartCast OS (2018)
PQ65-F1P-Series Quantum (2018)2018US65SmartCast OS (2018)
P55-E1P65-E1P75-E1P-Series (2017)2017US55, 65, 75SmartCast
P50-C1P55-C1P65-C1P75-C1
Shipped in 2016 despite the C letter. Controlled with the included 6-inch Android tablet running the SmartCast app.
P-Series (2016)2016US50, 55, 65, 75SmartCast (tablet remote)

How to read a Vizio model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

Vizio TVs 2016–2023

V655J09
  • VSeries (V, M, P, E, D)
  • 65Screen size class in inches
  • 5Tier within the series
  • JModel year (J = 2021)
  • 09Variant

Year letters: D 2016, E 2017, F 2018, G 2019, H 2020, J 2021, K 2022, L 2023. The letter I is skipped. These letters match the years in Vizio's press releases.

Vizio TVs 2024 and later

V4K65M0804
  • VVizio TV
  • 4KLine (4K, QD = Quantum 4K, QM = Mini LED Quantum, QP = Quantum Pro, FD = Full HD, HD = HD, FQ/HQ = Quantum Full HD/HD)
  • 65Screen size class
  • MVariant letter (M, C, S, X, R seen)
  • 0804Hardware generation and variant

Vizio does not publish what the variant letter means. Treat it as part of the exact model code.

Troubleshooting

Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.

I can't find my model number
  1. Press Menu, then open All Settings, System or Help (it depends on the model).
  2. Open Admin & Privacy, System Information or TV Information.
  3. Or check the label on the back of the TV or the side of the box.
The app can't find the TV
  1. Make sure the TV and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Turn the TV on. In Eco Mode or Energy Save the TV is not on the network while it is off.
  3. Restart the TV: unplug it for 60 seconds, then plug it back in.
The PIN doesn't appear or is rejected
  1. Keep the TV on during pairing. Community reports say the TV can forget the PIN if it was off when pairing started.
  2. Remove old phones under Menu > System > Mobile Devices, then try again.
The TV won't turn on from the app
  1. Set Menu > System > Power Mode (or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode) to Quick Start.
  2. Wake only works from standby. It never works after a power cut or when the TV is unplugged.

Questions

Is there a Vizio P-Series Quantum TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Vizio P-Series Quantum TV remote app for iPhone that works with Vizio P-Series Quantum TVs running Vizio SmartCast. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

Can my iPhone turn on a Vizio P-Series Quantum TV?

Yes, from standby. Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

My 2016 P-Series came with a tablet. Does that matter?

The 2016 P-Series (codes ending -C1) was first controlled from the SmartCast app on the tablet. The on-screen SmartCast home came in a 2017 update. We will confirm these older sets in the compatibility check.

How do I read P65QX-H1?

P = P-Series, 65 = screen size, QX = Quantum X, H = 2020 model year, 1 = variant.

Can the app turn my P-Series on?

Only if Power Mode is set to Quick Start.

Which Vizio P-Series Quantum models work with Simple TV Remote?

Vizio P-Series Quantum TVs from 2016–2021 work, including the P-Series (2016), P-Series (2017), P-Series (2018), P-Series Quantum (2018), P-Series Quantum (2019), P-Series Quantum X (2019), PQ9 (2020), PQX Quantum X (2020) series sold in United States. Search for your exact model code in the table on this page.

How do I connect my iPhone to a Vizio P-Series Quantum TV?

Put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi, open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV. Follow the prompt on the TV once, and the app remembers it.

Where is the model number on a Vizio TV?

Open Menu > All Settings > System. Then open Admin & Privacy, System Information or TV Information (the name depends on the model). The model and serial number are listed there. It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.

Can I type on my Vizio P-Series Quantum TV from my iPhone?

Yes, in most search boxes. We have not found a documented way to type into on-screen keyboards.

Why can’t the app find my Vizio TV?

Make sure the TV is on and on the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone, not a guest network, and turn off any VPN on your iPhone. If it still doesn’t show up, restart the TV and your router, then check Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network on your iPhone.

Do I need an IR blaster or extra hardware?

No. Simple TV Remote talks to your TV over your home Wi-Fi. iPhones have no infrared, so TVs without a network connection can’t be controlled.

About these TVs

The P-Series was Vizio's top LCD line. SmartCast launched on the 2016 P-Series, which came with a 6-inch Android tablet as its remote. From 2018 the top models were P-Series Quantum, and from 2019 P-Series Quantum X.

Vizio's firmware page lists the 2020–2021 P-Series Quantum and Quantum X models alongside the 2020 OLED, on the same firmware.

We found no Vizio source for a 65-inch P-Series Quantum X with a J (2021) code. Vizio lists only the 85-inch P85QX-J01 for 2021.

Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. VIZIO product sitemap (all current and past TV product pages)
  2. VIZIO press: VIZIO debuts SmartCast on the P-Series (Mar. 22, 2016)
  3. VIZIO press: 2017 SmartCast P-Series
  4. VIZIO press: 2018 P-Series
  5. VIZIO press: 2018 P-Series Quantum
  6. VIZIO press: 2019 TV collection now available (May 21, 2019)
  7. VIZIO press: 2021 4K HDR collection rolling out (June 30, 2020)
  8. VIZIO Support: P-Series and OLED Firmware Information
  9. VIZIO V-Series User Manual (2022, V435M-K04 to V755M-K03)
  10. VIZIO Support: How to pair Amazon Alexa Devices with your VIZIO or onn Powered by VIZIO TV (Quick Start steps)
  11. VIZIO Support: How to find your VIZIO TV, Soundbar or onn TV's support code, serial number, and model number
  12. VIZIO OS
  13. VIZIO press: SmartCast TV rolls out to all 2016 displays (Sept. 6, 2017)
  14. VIZIO press: 2018 SmartCast OS (Apr. 10, 2018)
  15. VIZIO press: SmartCast 3.0 with AirPlay 2 (Jan. 7, 2019)
  16. VIZIO press: SmartCast 4.0 and Voice Remote (Jan. 5, 2020)
  17. Walmart: Walmart Completes Acquisition of VIZIO (Dec. 3, 2024)
  18. pyvizio (community library): pairing, ports and commands for SmartCast TVs
  19. Vizio SmartCast API notes (community documentation)
  20. VIZIO press: 2016 D-Series with VIZIO Internet Apps Plus

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