Vizio · Vizio SmartCast · 2023–2026

Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TV remote app for iPhone

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Model years
2023–2026
Model codes
38
Markets
United States
Platform
Vizio SmartCast

What works

Vizio's Quantum TVs from 2023 on (Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro, Quantum HD/Full HD and Mini LED Quantum 4K) run VIZIO OS.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • Switch inputs
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbySet Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

On your TV

Turn these on once with your TV remote. Menu names can differ slightly by year and region.

  1. Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone

    Menu › Network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

  2. Pair with the PIN on screen

    Menu › System › Mobile Devices

    Pick the TV in the app and type the PIN the TV shows. Paired phones are listed under Menu > System > Mobile Devices.

    Source

  3. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    For turn on from standby
    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

    Source

  4. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    For turn on from standby
    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

    Source

In the app

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.

  1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

  2. Pick your TV in the app and type the PIN

    Menu › System › Mobile Devices

    The TV shows a PIN the first time an app pairs. You can see and remove paired phones under Menu > System > Mobile Devices.

    Source

  3. Let the TV turn on from your iPhone

    For turn on from standby
    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    Older menus put it at Menu > System > Power Mode. Quick Start uses more power in standby than Eco Mode or Energy Save.

    Source

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address

    2022 models
    Menu › Network › Network Information

    The IP address is listed as IP Address; it looks like 192.168.1.23.

    Source

Models

38 model codes from 2023–2026 for United States. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so M··Q6-L4 covers M55Q6-L4, M65Q6-L4 and so on.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
VQM43C-1001
Vizio compares it with its "2025" 4K models; RTINGS (secondary) dates it 2026.
Mini LED Quantum 4K (VQM)2026US43VIZIO OS
VQM50C-1010VQM85C-1010
Vizio compares it with its "2025" 4K models; RTINGS (secondary) dates it 2026.
Mini LED Quantum 4K (VQM)2026US50, 85VIZIO OS
VQM55C-1004VQM65C-1004VQM75C-1004
Vizio compares it with its "2025" 4K models; RTINGS (secondary) dates it 2026.
Mini LED Quantum 4K (VQM)2026US55, 65, 75VIZIO OS
VQD43R-1004VQD55R-1004VQD65R-1004VQD75R-1004VQD85R-1004
Model year estimated from retailer listing dates; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, R)2025US43, 55, 65, 75, 85VIZIO OS
VQD50R-1007
Model year estimated from retailer listing dates; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, R)2025US50VIZIO OS
VQD50R-1010
Model year estimated from retailer listing dates; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, R)2025US50VIZIO OS
VQD70R-1001
Model year estimated from retailer listing dates; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, R)2025US70VIZIO OS
VQD50x-1010VQD75x-1010VQD85x-1010
Model year estimated; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, x)2025US50, 75, 85VIZIO OS
VQD50x-1012VQD58x-1012
Model year estimated; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, x)2025US50, 58VIZIO OS
VQD65x-1004VQD75x-1004
Model year estimated; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, x)2025US65, 75VIZIO OS
VFQ40M-1004VFQ43M-1004
Listed as new on vizio.com; model year estimated.
Quantum Full HD (VFQ)2025US40, 43VIZIO OS
VHQ24M-1007VHQ32M-1007
Listed as new on vizio.com; model year estimated.
Quantum HD (VHQ)2025US24, 32VIZIO OS
VQD43M-0801
Model year inferred from the 2024 code scheme; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, M/S)2024US43VIZIO OS
VQD50M-0809
Model year inferred from the 2024 code scheme; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, M/S)2024US50VIZIO OS
VQD55M-0804VQD65M-0804VQD75M-0804VQD86M-0804VQD100M-0804
Model year inferred from the 2024 code scheme; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, M/S)2024US55, 65, 75, 86, 100VIZIO OS
VQD50S-0809
Model year inferred from the 2024 code scheme; Vizio does not state it.
Quantum 4K (VQD, M/S)2024US50VIZIO OS
M55Q6-L4M65Q6-L4M75Q6-L4
Year from RTINGS (secondary); L is also the 2023 year letter.
Quantum 4K QLED (2023)2023US55, 65, 75VIZIO Home
VQP65C-84VQP75C-84
Year from RTINGS (secondary).
Quantum Pro (2023)2023US65, 75VIZIO Home

How to read a Vizio model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

Vizio TVs 2016–2023

V655J09
  • VSeries (V, M, P, E, D)
  • 65Screen size class in inches
  • 5Tier within the series
  • JModel year (J = 2021)
  • 09Variant

Year letters: D 2016, E 2017, F 2018, G 2019, H 2020, J 2021, K 2022, L 2023. The letter I is skipped. These letters match the years in Vizio's press releases.

Vizio TVs 2024 and later

V4K65M0804
  • VVizio TV
  • 4KLine (4K, QD = Quantum 4K, QM = Mini LED Quantum, QP = Quantum Pro, FD = Full HD, HD = HD, FQ/HQ = Quantum Full HD/HD)
  • 65Screen size class
  • MVariant letter (M, C, S, X, R seen)
  • 0804Hardware generation and variant

Vizio does not publish what the variant letter means. Treat it as part of the exact model code.

Troubleshooting

Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.

I can't find my model number
  1. Press Menu, then open All Settings, System or Help (it depends on the model).
  2. Open Admin & Privacy, System Information or TV Information.
  3. Or check the label on the back of the TV or the side of the box.
The app can't find the TV
  1. Make sure the TV and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Turn the TV on. In Eco Mode or Energy Save the TV is not on the network while it is off.
  3. Restart the TV: unplug it for 60 seconds, then plug it back in.
The PIN doesn't appear or is rejected
  1. Keep the TV on during pairing. Community reports say the TV can forget the PIN if it was off when pairing started.
  2. Remove old phones under Menu > System > Mobile Devices, then try again.
The TV won't turn on from the app
  1. Set Menu > System > Power Mode (or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode) to Quick Start.
  2. Wake only works from standby. It never works after a power cut or when the TV is unplugged.

Questions

Is there a Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TV remote app for iPhone that works with Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TVs running Vizio SmartCast. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

Can my iPhone turn on a Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TV?

Yes, from standby. Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Do I need a Walmart account for the remote?

Simple TV Remote pairs with the TV directly using the PIN on screen. Vizio says a Walmart account is needed for its own smart TV features and updates.

How do I read VQD65R-1004?

V = Vizio TV, QD = Quantum 4K, 65 = screen size, R = variant letter, 1004 = hardware generation and variant.

Can the app turn my Quantum TV on?

Only if Power Mode is set to Quick Start (Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode).

Is M65Q6-L4 an M-Series?

Vizio sells it as the Quantum 4K QLED. It is the 2023 successor to the M-Series Quantum.

Which Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED models work with Simple TV Remote?

Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TVs from 2023–2026 work, including the Quantum 4K QLED (2023), Quantum Pro (2023), Quantum 4K (VQD, M/S), Quantum 4K (VQD, R), Quantum 4K (VQD, x), Quantum Full HD (VFQ), Quantum HD (VHQ), Mini LED Quantum 4K (VQM) series sold in United States. Search for your exact model code in the table on this page.

How do I connect my iPhone to a Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TV?

Put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi, open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV. Follow the prompt on the TV once, and the app remembers it.

Where is the model number on a Vizio TV?

Open Menu > All Settings > System. Then open Admin & Privacy, System Information or TV Information (the name depends on the model). The model and serial number are listed there. It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.

Can I type on my Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED TV from my iPhone?

Yes, in most search boxes. We have not found a documented way to type into on-screen keyboards.

Why can’t the app find my Vizio TV?

Make sure the TV is on and on the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone, not a guest network, and turn off any VPN on your iPhone. If it still doesn’t show up, restart the TV and your router, then check Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network on your iPhone.

Do I need an IR blaster or extra hardware?

No. Simple TV Remote talks to your TV over your home Wi-Fi. iPhones have no infrared, so TVs without a network connection can’t be controlled.

About these TVs

From 2023 Vizio dropped the M-Series and P-Series names. Its quantum dot TVs are now sold as Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro, Quantum HD and Full HD, and Mini LED Quantum 4K.

All of them run VIZIO OS, the renamed SmartCast. Vizio's current product pages say a Walmart account is required for smart TV features and updates. Walmart has owned Vizio since December 2024.

Vizio does not print a model year on these product pages. Years on this page come from the code scheme, retailer listings and reviews. Check your receipt if you need the exact year.

Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. VIZIO product sitemap (all current and past TV product pages)
  2. VIZIO OS
  3. Walmart: Walmart Completes Acquisition of VIZIO (Dec. 3, 2024)
  4. VIZIO Support: How to pair Amazon Alexa Devices with your VIZIO or onn Powered by VIZIO TV (Quick Start steps)
  5. VIZIO Support: How to find your VIZIO TV, Soundbar or onn TV's support code, serial number, and model number
  6. RTINGS: Vizio Quantum QLED (M55Q6-L4, M65Q6-L4, M75Q6-L4) review, secondary source for the 2023 model year
  7. RTINGS: Vizio Quantum Pro QLED (VQP65C-84, VQP75C-84) review, secondary source for the 2023 model year
  8. RTINGS: Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K review, secondary source for the 2026 model year
  9. VIZIO press: VIZIO debuts SmartCast on the P-Series (Mar. 22, 2016)
  10. VIZIO press: SmartCast TV rolls out to all 2016 displays (Sept. 6, 2017)
  11. VIZIO press: 2018 SmartCast OS (Apr. 10, 2018)
  12. VIZIO press: SmartCast 3.0 with AirPlay 2 (Jan. 7, 2019)
  13. VIZIO press: SmartCast 4.0 and Voice Remote (Jan. 5, 2020)
  14. VIZIO V-Series User Manual (2022, V435M-K04 to V755M-K03)
  15. pyvizio (community library): pairing, ports and commands for SmartCast TVs
  16. Vizio SmartCast API notes (community documentation)
  17. VIZIO press: 2016 D-Series with VIZIO Internet Apps Plus

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