Can I Change the Screensaver on My Vizio TV?

Seeing the same default or old standard solid color screensaver on your Vizio TV can be tiresome. If you want to change the screensaver, is it possible with Vizio TV?

Vizio TV has the option to change the inbuilt screensaver to your liking. You can also download and install third-party screensavers via Google Play. You can also set up custom Vizio TV screensavers using the Google Home app on your smartphone.

This article has everything you need to know about changing the screensaver on Vizio TV. Keep reading for more details.

Changing the Screensaver on Vizio TV

Here are the steps to change the screensaver on your Vizio TV:

Step 1: Click and select Settings from the Home screen of your TV.

Step 2: Tap on Device Preferences

Step 3: Click Display and Sound and select the Screensaver option.

Change or choose your preferred screensaver from the available options on the next screen.

Step 4: From the Backdrop option, choose your desired settings. For instance, you can set up the starting time for activating your selected screensaver, sleep time, etc.

There you have it! It is a simple and easy way to change the screensaver on your Vizio TV. If you wish to have a more distinguished experience, read below.

Using a Screensaver App to Change Screensaver on Vizio TV

If you want local weather, curated news, or live wallpapers as your Vizio TV screensavers, you can download and install apps that offer these services.

The are many apps available in Play Store, and you are sure to find an ideal app for your Vizio TV. You can find apps like:

• Yowindow: It provides the local weather as the screensaver
• Aerial Dream: It provides Apple-like live screensavers.
• Dreamy: It shows screensavers from Unsplash.

You may be required to configure your screensaver app before setting it up as the screensaver.

Install and Set up a Screensaver App

Here is how you can install and set up a screensaver app:

Step 1: On the Home screen of your Vizio TV, click and open the Play Store.

Step 2: Type and search “Screensaver.”

Step 3: Click on your preferred screensaver app from the available option.

Step 4: Tap on Install and wait for your app to install.

Step 5: Once the installation is complete, tap on Open to launch your screensaver app. Accept the installation permissions and follow the on-screen prompts.

Step 6: Once the setup is complete, go to Home and tap on Settings.

Step 7: Click on Devices Preferences > Screensaver.

Under the available options, select your preferred screensaver.

You have now successfully changed the screensaver on your Vizio TV. You can now test your new screensaver by tapping on the Start Now option under the screensaver settings.

Did you know that you can also personalize the screensaver on your Vizio TV? Check out this below.

How to Personalize the Screensaver on Vizio TV

It will not be long before you become weary of the default screensaver or the solid color screensavers.

Fortunately, you can personalize the screensaver on your Vizio TV. For instance, you can set your Vizio TV screensaver with your Google Photos.

Here is how you change the screensaver on your Vizio TV into something unique and intimate:

Step 1: Download and install the Google Home app from the Google play store app.

Step 2: Open the Google Home app and follow the on-screen instruction to set it up.

You need to ensure that your smartphone and Vizio TV are connected to the same WiFi network.

Step 3: Your Vizio TV should appear on the Google Home app under local devices. If you can’t see it, add it by clicking on “+” and “Add a new Device.”

Step 4: Once you have linked your Vizio TV, go to “Screensaver settings” on the Vizio TV. Ensure you have selected the “Ambient” option in the Screensaver menu.

To share your photos, you will be required to set up the Google Photos app on the same account as your Google Home account.

Step 5: Go to the Google Home app and click on the Vizio TV device.

Step 6: Tap on Settings > Ambient Mode > Google Photos. You can then set up your favorite photo as the screensaver on your Vizio TV.

Step 7: Under the Screensaver menu, click on Start Now to check whether you successfully made your photo as the screensaver on your Vizio TV.

You can also tweak other screensaver settings such as:

• When to Start
• Stay Awake on Music
• Put Device on Sleep

Now everything should be put together just to your liking.

Conclusion

Vizio TVs are designed to allow you to change the screensaver whenever you grow weary of an old screensaver. Whether it be adjusting the settings to suit preferences or finding a new app to play around with, Vizio TVs make it easy to change the screensaver.