VIZIO Expands its Popular WatchFree+ Streaming Service with Access to Hundreds of Free Channels -- Now with Thousands of Free On Demand Titles

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VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) has expanded its WatchFree+ streaming service to include ad-supported video on demand (AVOD), enhancing entertainment options for SmartCast users. This offers access to over 4,000 movies, TV shows, and exclusives from major studios such as Disney, Lionsgate, and Sony Pictures, totaling more than 5,000 hours of content. The service remains free, with no subscriptions or logins required, allowing easy access to a diverse library across several genres. This update aims to meet the growing demand for quality on-demand programming.

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• Expanded WatchFree+ service to include ad-supported video on demand (AVOD).
• Access to over 4,000 free titles from major studios including Disney, Lionsgate, and Sony Pictures.
• Total of more than 5,000 hours of on-demand programming available for free.

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Adds Massive Library of Free On Demand Blockbuster Movies, TV Shows, and VIZIO Exclusives

Now Millions of SmartCast Users Can Discover Entertainment On Demand From Studios Including Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn​ and More

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) today announced it has expanded its highly popular WatchFree+ free streaming service to now include ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) — giving audiences more free content to watch and enjoy anytime.

VIZIO Expands its Popular WatchFree+ Streaming Service with Access to Hundreds of Free Channels -- Now with Thousands of Free On Demand Titles (Graphic: Business Wire)

With this addition, SmartCast users can now access hundreds of existing WatchFree+ live streaming channels, as well as thousands of on demand titles, with no subscriptions, logins, or devices required for unlimited viewing.

WatchFree+ will deliver more than 4,000 free movies, TV shows, and VIZIO exclusives to SmartCast audiences on demand from more than 17 content and studio partners. With over 5,000 hours of on demand programming across genres including action, romance, comedy, family entertainment, crime, and more, there’s truly something for everyone.​

With VIZIO’s new on demand offering, SmartCast users can now also watch popular movies and TV shows on demand from studios including: Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (Daredevil, Confessions of a Shopaholic, and Alien: Resurrection); Lionsgate (Southpaw, The Founder and Lion); Sony Pictures (Air Force One, Tears of the Sun and Stealth); and Samuel Goldwyn (The Boondock Saints, The Lazarus Effect and The Woman in Black 2).

VIZIO SmartCast will also be the exclusive connected TV platform for a limited release of Season 5 of LOL Networks’ Cold as Balls, starring Kevin Hart as he challenges world class athletes to survive a hard-hitting, awkward interview while submerged in a bone-chilling locker room ice bath. Throughout November and December, episodes from Season 5 will be released exclusively on WatchFree+.

“Today’s audiences want quality on demand movies and TV shows on their own terms. VIZIO’s AVOD offering gives SmartCast users an extensive catalog of free programming for them to enjoy whenever they want, all with easy search and discovery capabilities,” said Mike O’Donnell, Chief Revenue Officer at VIZIO. “With the evolution of WatchFree+ on demand programming, SmartCast users can now browse through hundreds of shows and movies to watch at any time, for free, and without any subscriptions or logins required.”

VIZIO recently launched the reimagined WatchFree+ free streaming service in August 2021, offering an ever-expanding library with hundreds of free channels spanning movies, news, sports, music, kids/family, and more. Today’s announcement of a new, free, on demand tier will come as welcome news to millions of SmartCast users.

Availability

The latest WatchFree+ on demand programming is now available on all VIZIO SmartCast TVs. Visit https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus to learn more.

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 SmartCast™ 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 target and dynamically serve ads.

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

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Press Contact for VIZIO

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Source: VIZIO Holding Corp

FAQ

What new features does VIZIO's WatchFree+ service include?

VIZIO's WatchFree+ service now includes ad-supported video on demand (AVOD), allowing users to access over 4,000 free titles.

How many hours of programming are available on VIZIO's WatchFree+?

WatchFree+ offers a total of more than 5,000 hours of programming available for free.

Which studios are providing content for VIZIO's WatchFree+?

Content for VIZIO's WatchFree+ is provided by major studios including Disney, Lionsgate, and Sony Pictures.

Is there a subscription required for VIZIO's WatchFree+ service?

No, the WatchFree+ service is free and requires no subscriptions or logins.

When was the reimagined WatchFree+ service launched?

The reimagined WatchFree+ service was launched in August 2021.