Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features

Ars Technica
By Scharon HardingMar 24, 2026, 6:26 pm105 ptsTrending
Prospective Vizio TV buyers should know there’s a good chance the set won’t work properly without a Walmart account. In an attempt to better serve advertisers, Walmart, which bought Vizio in December 2024, announced this week that select newly purchased Vizio TVs now require a Walmart account for setup and…

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