Deleting an app from your Vizio Smart TV is a simple process that can be accomplished in just a few steps.
There may come a time when you want to remove an app from your TV due to a variety of reasons, such as not using the app anymore, the app not functioning properly, or simply to free up some space on your TV. Whatever the reason may be, this guide will show you how to delete an app from your Vizio Smart TV.
Before we get started, it’s important to note that some apps cannot be deleted from your TV, as they are essential system apps. In this case, you can only hide the app from your TV’s home screen, but it will still be installed in the background.
Here are the steps to delete an app from your Vizio Smart TV:
- Press the “V” button on your TV remote to access the SmartCast Home screen. On the other models that don’t have a V button, just navigate to the home screen.
- Scroll through the list of apps until you find the app that you want to delete.
- Once you have found the app, press and hold the OK button on your remote for a few seconds.
- A menu will appear with a list of options. Select the “App Settings” option.
- In the App Settings menu, select “Delete App”.
- A confirmation window will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the app. Select “Yes” to confirm.
- The app will now be deleted from your TV.
It’s that simple! The app will no longer appear on your TV’s home screen and will be completely removed from your TV.
If you change your mind and want to reinstall the app, you can do so by going to the app store on your TV and downloading it again. The app store can be accessed from the SmartCast Home screen by selecting the “Apps” option.
Vizio Smart TV platforms
There are a few different kinds of Vizio Smart TV platforms available. These are depending upon the technology and the time when the Vizio TVs were being released.
- Vizio Internet Apps (VIA) – this version was created during the 2009-2013 era.
- Vizio Internet Apps Plus (VIA Plus) – After the VIA platform, an upgrade came along that changed it to VIA plus.
- Vizio Smart Cast – It was introduced between 2016 and 2018. It comes in two different variants, one with pre-installed programs and one without. Between 2016 and 2017, the Smartcast created was without any built-in applications.
How to Delete Apps from Vizio Internet Apps (VIA)
If you own a television that belongs to the VIA class, we know how to delete the apps from that too. Just follow the steps given below
- Using the yellow button on your remote control, you can select the apps you want to highlight and delete. The programs can then be deleted by clicking the delete button. To confirm the removal, click ok.
- The app won’t show up in the list of installed apps anymore.
How to Delete Apps from VIA Plus version?
If you own a VIA Plus, you have to read the steps below as they are slightly different from the simple VIA. Read below
- Turn on your Vizio Smart TV first, then use the remote to press the VIA button.
- The yellow button on your remote control will also be helpful here as you choose the apps you need to remove.
- After making your selections, click the uninstall option to permanently remove any unwanted software.
- The Applications tab may occasionally update itself for a bit after you have completed the uninstall process. Simply delete the application once more if you notice it resurface in the tab.
What if you want to delete YouTube from your Vizio TV?
If you’re like most people, you watch YouTube videos on your Vizio smart TV. What transpires, though, if you wish to remove the YouTube app from your Vizio TV? The process is actually fairly simple, and we’ll demonstrate it for you.
- First, access your Vizio smart TV’s Settings menu. On your remote control, use the Menu button to accomplish this. Go to the Settings menu, then pick Apps under the System heading.
- The YouTube app can be found by scrolling down and choosing it. Then, on your remote control, push the OK button. This will open a menu containing the app’s various choices.
- Press OK once more to confirm your choice of Delete.
Frequently Asked Question
Now let’s look at some of the questions asked by most people.
Question No. 1: How can I install an app on my Vizio TV?
Answer:
- Go to the App Store/ Connected TV Store; you can find this on your home screen.
- Search for the desired app and confirm if it is compatible with your device. The apps might be classified; choose as you wish.
- Click on it and select Install.
- When the app has been downloaded, you will find it with the other at the bottom of your home screen.
Question no. 2: How can I delete apps from my Vizio SmartCast TV 2022?
Answer: The process for deleting an app from the SmartCast TV 2022 is the same as explained for older SmartCast models.
Question No. 3: What is the V button?
Answer: The V button in your Smart cast TV is present in the center of the remote and is used for navigating to the home screen.
Question No. 4: Does Vizio Smart TV have parental control?
Answer: Yes, Parental Control on Vizio TV is located in the Parental Control settings of the TV.
Question No. 5: Why am I unable to delete apps from my Vizio TV?
Answer: You will never be able to uninstall any bloatware or built-in apps from Vizio TV.
