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vizio tv wont connect to netflix

 
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vizio tv won't connect to netflix

Submitted: 742 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: TV
Value: $22
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Chuck Williams replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

Hi!

What Internet connection do you have going to the TV?

Chuck

Customer replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

wireless-cable internet

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Expert:  Chuck Williams replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

And what happens when you go through the set up procedure in the Vizio menu?

Customer replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

says unable to receive netflix. all other apps are able to connect with wireless.

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Expert:  Chuck Williams replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

Oh, so every other Internet app works, just not Netflix?

Customer replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

correct. my neighbors have a sony and lg television with wireless-cable internet. they don't have a problem connecting to netflix.

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Expert:  Chuck Williams replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

Then that has to be a programming glitch in this TV. Is this a new set? What's the model number?

Customer replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

it's a new set. 55"....i don't have the mod. num....not at home

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Expert:  Chuck Williams replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

If all other Internet functions are OK and your set is supposed to come with the Netflix app and it doesn't connect, that's the only thing it could be. But Vizio has issued firmware patches for various issues with their sets, but of course, they are model specific. So get back with the model number and I'll see what I can find out.

Chuck

Customer replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

how do i get the firmware patches?

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Expert:  Chuck Williams replied 742 days and 6 hours ago.

Just go to the Vizio web site, click on Support and Downloads and it should be there, if there is any for your set, and the instructions for how to do it should be there.

If it turns out that there is no firmware update, and if you bought this TV locally, I would suggest taking it back for a new one or arranging for a warranty service call. If it's supposed to connect to Netflix and it won't (and your Internet is OK, which clearly it is), then this should totally be covered under warranty.

Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks for using JustAnswer!

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