Something unfortunate happened to your Vizio TV remote…
And now you wonder…
“How in the world can I control my TV?”
This article can help.
Keep reading to know:
- How to adjust the volume on Vizio TV.
- 3 easy steps to find the volume button on a Vizio TV.
- Ways to change your Vizio TV’s volume without a remote.
- And so much more.
How to find the volume button on a Vizio TV – 3 steps
#1: Find the buttons on the left or right back side of the Vizio TV
“But there are no buttons on the TV.”
You won’t see any buttons if you’re looking at the front of your TV…
Why?
Because they’re hidden for a reason.
Vizio TVs are designed to be aesthetic, slim, and sleek.
So, all the main buttons are either found on the left or right backside of the TV screen.
Also, they’re located close to the HDMI ports.
Once you’ve located the buttons, you’ll see 3 of them:
- The top one is the power button.
- The middle with an up and down sign is the volume button.
- And the third one is the input button.
#2: Locate the buttons at the bottom of the Vizio TV screen
Some Vizio TV models have their main buttons at the bottom of the screen.
To locate these, touch the bottom with your hand.
Then try pushing the buttons to check what works.
The first button from the edge of the screen is usually the power button. Now, press it to see if the TV turns on or off.
The next 2 buttons should be the + and – volume buttons, followed by the input button.
#3: Find the single scroll button
If you didn’t find any buttons at the left and right backside or at the bottom of your screen…
Don’t panic.
You might’ve bought a Vizio TV model with a single scroll button. Which is usually placed at the backside of your TV.
To operate this single scroll button, follow these steps:
- Press once to turn the TV on or off.
- Push twice to switch channels.
- Press 3 times to control the volume.
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How to adjust the volume on Vizio TV
You can adjust the volume on a Vizio TV through the TV buttons on your TV screen. You can also do this through an alternative Vizio TV remote. Furthermore, there are apps that transform your smartphone into a remote.
#1: Using the TV buttons
It’s super easy to control the volume button on your TV.
For the volume buttons found at the left or right back side of your TV screen…
- Press the arrow pointing upward to increase the volume.
- Push the arrow pointing downward to decrease it.
Furthermore, if the TV buttons are at the bottom part…
- Push the first button next to the power button to turn up the volume.
- Press the next button to turn it down.
And lastly, if your TV has a single scroll button…
- Press 3 times to control the volume.
- Scroll up to increase it and scroll down to decrease it.
#2: Getting an alternative Vizio remote
Purchasing an alternative remote as a replacement won’t hurt your pocket.
So, here are some suggested remotes that work best for Vizio TVs:
How to adjust the volume without a remote
You can adjust the volume without a remote through downloadable apps on your smartphone. You can also do this through Alexa software voice control. Furthermore, a sound bar or external speaker can likewise be used to control your TV’s volume.
#1: Download virtual remote apps
Looking for a cost-friendly and convenient option?
Then you should try virtual remote applications.
Take, for instance, the Vizio remote app.
It’s very user-friendly. Just follow these steps and see:
- Download the Vizio remote app from Playstore or Appstore.
- Install the app on your phone.
- Open the app.
- Turn on your TV.
- Use the virtual remote like how you use a physical remote.
- Press the up and down buttons to adjust the volume.
Or, you can use the Vizio Mobile app:
- Download the Vizio Mobile app from Playstore or Appstore.
- Install the app on your phone.
- Open the app.
- Log in with your Vizio ID and password or continue as guest.
- Select the device to pair.
- Choose Vizio TV.
- Tap Confirm connection.
- To control the volume, press the up and down button found in the middle of the screen.
You can also check out this video on how to use the Vizio Mobile app.
Note: Your TV and smartphone should be connected to the same Wi-Fi.
#2: Use voice control through Alexa
Vizio TV can be voice controlled through Alexa.
But, you should connect your Vizio TV to Alexa first, and that would require a remote.
Alternatively, you can connect an Amazon Fire TV Streaming stick to your TV. This fire stick has Alexa built-in software which you can use.
Now, to use Alexa and control the volume, here are the steps:
- Plug the FireTV streaming stick into the HDMI port of your TV.
- Get the Fire TV remote.
- Turn the streaming stick on.
- Press the mic button.
- Say, “Alexa turn the TV volume up, or Alexa, turn the TV volume down.”
Or you may see the full manual here.
#3: Purchase a sound bar or external speaker
If you want to blast the bass of your TV for a greater movie experience…
Then a Vizio sound bar or external speaker will do the job for you.
And what’s more…
You won’t have a problem controlling the volume of your TV.
Because you can do it from the soundbar.
Note: You need to use the Vizio Mobile app on your smartphone to connect the soundbar.
So, to connect your TV to the soundbar, you only need an HDMI cable that comes with the device.
- Turn off the TV and soundbar first.
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 port on the back side of your TV.
- Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT port on your Vizio sound bar.
- Plug in your soundbar to a power source.
- Select HDMI as the input source on your soundbar.
Next, set your TV with the soundbar:
- Get your universal remote or use the Vizio Mobile app.
- Press the Menu button and go to Settings.
- Find and select Audio from the options.
- Change the setting to Bitstream.
- Click Digital Audio Out/Setting. Then set to Bitstream.
- Play some music and adjust the volume from the Soundbar.
There’s also a Vizio user manual that you can use.