Amazon Video On Demand on Vizio
Amazon Video On Demand on Vizio With Amazon Video On Demand, you can now browse, purchase, and watch your favorite movies and TV shows on your Vizio device instantly.
* Browse over 45,000 movies and TV shows to rent or purchase on your TV
* Begin watching your movie immediately–no downloading or waiting
* Access your Amazon video library from your TV
* Let us know what you think. Send your comments and suggestions about Amazon Video On Demand to avod-vizio-feedback@amazon.com
How do I register my Vizio device with Amazon.com?
To register, you need to link your Vizio device to your Amazon.com account. If you don’t have an Amazon.com account, you can create one free during the registration process.
You’ll need a 5-character code to register your Vizio device. To get this information, make sure that your Vizio device is connected to broadband.
1. On your Vizio device load Yahoo! Widgets.
2. Find the Amazon Video On Demand widget from within the dock.
3. Load the Amazon Video on Demand Widget.
4. Select "Your Video Library" and follow the onscreen directions.
Where do I find my Amazon videos on my Vizio device?
To locate and watch your purchased and rented videos, select Yahoo! Widgets> Amazon Video On Demand > Your Video Library on your Vizio device. Rented videos will be removed from your library automatically when they expire.
To find more videos to buy and watch, browse our selection of movies and TV shows from the Video on Demand store on your Vizio device or shop online in the Video On Demand Store on Amazon.com.
Can my Vizio device stream Amazon Video On Demand content with 5.1 audio?
Many of the HD movie rentals and HD TV shows are 5.1 audio capable. Videos that are encoded with a 5.1 audio stream will have the information displayed in the Video Format Details section.
There are a few things you need to do to enable 5.1 audio:
1. Connect your Vizio device to a Dolby Digital capable receiver using a digital optical cable.
2. Set your receiver to Dolby Digital mode (and not pro-logic or other multi-channel simulation modes).
3. Set your Vizio device to surround sound (Press the "Yahoo! Widget" key on your remote, go to TV Settings > Audio > Digital Audio Out > Dolby Digital).
4. In the Amazon Video On Demand widget select 5.1 surround sound (press the green button on the remote, choose "Audio mode," click "5.1 surround sound")
5. Be sure you have sufficient bandwidth for HD with 5.1 audio.
6. Play an HD Movie Rental or HD TV show with 5.1 audio.
Why am I seeing buffering when watching videos?
Buffering, or a pause while loading or playing your video, is generally caused by a slow Internet connection speed. Your broadband Internet connection speed can vary for many reasons that are most likely not related to the Amazon Video On Demand service itself. Please check for these common issues:
Wireless Connection Strength
Devices connected to the Internet through a wireless connection may experience slow connection speeds. To improve your wireless connection, try moving your wireless access point closer to your Vizio device or, if possible, connect your broadband-enabled device using a wired Ethernet connection.
Shared Internet Connections
When your device is connected to the same Internet connection as other computers or devices, this can impact your Vizio device’s connection speed and video quality. This is most likely to happen when someone in your household is downloading files, playing video games, or watching videos online.
Connection to Your Internet Service Provider
If your connection speed is much worse than usual, you can try resetting your broadband modem or router to ensure you have the best possible connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If the unusually slow speeds continue, call your ISP to troubleshoot the problem if it persists.
How do I unregister my Vizio device from Amazon Video On Demand?
To unregister your Vizio device from Amazon Video On Demand you will need to visit the top of this page. When you are signed in to your Amazon.com account your registered Vizio player is listed on this page. Click the unregister link next to your Vizio device to start the process of unregistering. You will not be able to access Your Video Library on your Vizio device after it has been unregistered.