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TikTok Now Available on VIZIO Smart TVs

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VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) has launched TikTok TV on its Smart TVs, allowing users to access TikTok videos directly from their home screens without any downloads. This integration showcases trending TikTok content and enhances the home viewing experience for VIZIO users. The TikTok TV app enables audiences to explore videos across various genres and link existing TikTok accounts for personalized content. VIZIO emphasizes the evolution of its TV experience by incorporating social media entertainment, aiming to engage families and friends in a communal viewing environment.

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  • Integration of TikTok TV on VIZIO Smart TVs enhances user engagement.
  • Users can access trending TikTok content directly on their home screens.
  • TikTok TV app is optimized for a better home viewing experience.
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Experience TikTok on the biggest screen in your home

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) today announced that TikTok TV is now available on VIZIO Smart TVs. This integration allows VIZIO users to discover videos from their favorite TikTok creators and topics directly from the VIZIO home screen — no downloads required.

TikTok Now Available on VIZIO Smart TVs (Graphic: Business Wire)

TikTok Now Available on VIZIO Smart TVs (Graphic: Business Wire)

In support of this launch, VIZIO will highlight TikTok TV content on the VIZIO Home Page in a dedicated carousel showcasing popular trending genres so users can more easily discover their next favorite TikTok videos.

TikTok, one of the fastest growing entertainment platforms to join VIZIO, allows users to discover short-form videos across every entertainment genre. The TikTok TV app has been specifically created for a TV home-viewing experience, allowing audiences to view the most popular videos across a huge range of categories, from gaming and comedy to food and animals. In addition, VIZIO users with a TikTok account can link their accounts to enjoy content from their 'For You' and 'Following' feeds — all on the big screen.

“TikTok is a cultural phenomenon redefining the meaning of entertainment, music, and video alike. Extending this unique app off the mobile phone and onto the biggest screen in the home is an important evolution of the VIZIO TV experience,” said Katherine Pond, Vice President of Business Development at VIZIO. “The addition of the TikTok TV app invites families and friends to gather around the TV and immerse themselves in the latest viral videos, content from favorite creators, and discover new short-form videos in multiple categories.”

"We're excited to bring TikTok to even more screens with our integration with VIZIO, offering people a new way to experience the entertainment, joy, and creativity of TikTok together at home," said Dan Page, Head of Global Business Development, New Screens at TikTok.

How to use TikTok TV on VIZIO

To get started, VIZIO users can check out the TikTok TV app with a few clicks on the home screen or sign in with their existing account details. TikTok’s big-screen software is optimized for a TV home-viewing experience, making it easy to watch content on the big screen. Enjoy TikTok “For You” and “Following” feeds or check out the 'Discover' page and find more of your favorite content, creators, and categories on TikTok. The best part, the TV app offers AutoPlay, which serves a continuous content feed without interruptions between TikTok videos.

About VIZIO

Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of televisions through our integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience.

For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Toronto, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Jodie McAfee

press@vizio.com

Melissa Hourigan

Fabric Media

melissa@fabricmedia.net

Source: VIZIO Holding Corp

FAQ

What is the new feature announced by VIZIO regarding TikTok?

VIZIO has announced the launch of TikTok TV on its Smart TVs, allowing users to access TikTok videos directly.

When was TikTok TV made available on VIZIO Smart TVs?

TikTok TV was announced on June 23, 2022.

How can users access TikTok TV on VIZIO Smart TVs?

Users can access TikTok TV with a few clicks on the home screen of their VIZIO Smart TVs.

What types of content can VIZIO users watch on TikTok TV?

VIZIO users can watch a variety of short-form videos across genres such as gaming, comedy, food, and animals.

What is the stock symbol for VIZIO?

The stock symbol for VIZIO is VZIO.

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