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Fix Vizio Smartcast TV Black Screen, No Picture or Video

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There are instances when we are stopped by technical errors when we want to stream online. For instance, you will see the Black Screen on your Vizio Smartcast TV with no picture and video. If this happens, you end up not able to watch your favorite shows.

Why Does My Vizio TV Turn On But No Picture?

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One of the reasons why your Vizio smart TV has no picture is due to connection problems. There may be issues with your cable connections, which do not allow you to connect properly. Another reason is when you have the wrong input channel, or when you have not turned on your input device.

How Do I Fix the Black Screen of Death on My Vizio TV?

Here are some methods you can try to troubleshoot and solve the issue surrounding the “Black Screen of Death” error on Vizio SmartCast TV.

Solution #1 – Check If You Have Turned On or Plugged In Your TV

It may sound like the last thing you would not do but it happens to a lot of people. You may have forgotten to turn on your TV hence no picture is showing up. Try to check if you have turned on your TV. Do a sound test by streaming a show with loud noises to know if your TV is on or not.

SEE ALSO: How to Soft or Hard Factory Reset your VIZIO Smart TV

Solution #2 – Power Cycle Your Device

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  1. To do this, turn off your TV and unplug it.
  2. Locate your TV’s power button. Press and hold it for at least 5 seconds.
  3. Release the power button.
  4. Plug in your TV and turn it on.
  5. Now, try streaming again.

Solution #3 – Check The Menu

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Try pressing the Menu button on your remote if something will show up on your screen. If it does, there is no problem with your Vizio TV. It may be a problem with your connection. If it does not show anything, you can contact Vizio customer support.

Try to perform the solutions one at a time to help you fix the black screen error on your Vizio TV. If none of the above works, contact Vizio customer support to better assist you. Was the article helpful? Let us know in the comments below.

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Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie has a degree in Information Technology with a natural inclination towards troubleshooting devices. With more than 10 years of blogging experience in different niches, he has found it most satisfying when writing easy-to-follow guides and simplified articles related to computers, smart TVs, mobile devices and Internet-based services.

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  1. My vizio TV displayed the smartcast home screen as normal. But after selecting an application and movie to watch, the screen would be black.

    Power Cycling the tv resolved the issue. Thank you.

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