US TV set manufacturer Vizio has added Xumo, a live and video-on-demand (VOD) over-the-top service, to the Vizio SmartCast app.
The service joins other Vizio SmartCast-enabled apps such as Vudu, Crackle, Hulu, Pluto TV, iHeartRadio, FandangoNOW and Google Play Movies & TV, whose content catalogues can be searched via the Vizio SmartCast app1. Users can look for their favourite shows, movies and more across multiple apps, and then simply tap to stream from their mobile device to a Vizio SmartCast display. In addition, the VizioSmartCast app also allows users to adjust settings and control displays from any room in the home.
“The Vizio SmartCast app gives consumers instant access to an ever-expanding library of content options available through our partners,” said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, Vizio.
“We’re excited for our latest integration with Xumo which offers Vizio customers even more entertainment options from the app’s premium collection of OTT channels.”
The Vizio SmartCast gives access to content from Xumo’s collection of more than 70 premium OTT channels such as Time Inc.’s People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN) and Sports Illustrated, Tastemade, Refinery29, FailArmy, The Pet Collective from Jukin Media, Funny Or Die, Outside TV Shorts and more.
“By prioritising the consumer’s choice and allowing them the option to stream content whenever and wherever they like, Xumo is helping make entertainment simple again,” said Colin Petrie-Norris, CEO, Xumo.
“The deep integration of Xumo into the Vizio SmartCast app arms users with another effortless way to consume their favourite shows, movies and live streams by casting content directly to the SmartCast display.”
