Are you interested in watching TV shows related to food, travel, and lifestyle? You should have the TLC Go app on your VIZIO Smart TV. The TLC Go app is officially available in the App Store for VIZIO SmartCast TVs. After installing the TLC GO app, you must link your cable or satellite TV provider account to watch the TLC content. Alternatively, you can stream TLC GO on VIZIO TV using the Cast and AirPlay methods.
In this article, I have explained all the possible ways to watch TLC on a VIZIO Smart TV.
How to Get TLC GO on VIZIO Smart TV
(1). Turn on the VIZIO Smart TV and connect it to WiFi.
(2). Grab the VIZIO TV remote and press the left arrow key if you are on the SmartCast input.
(3). Scroll down and click Apps from the menu on the left.
(4). Search for TLC GO and choose the app from the results.
(5). Click Install to begin the installation on your VIZIO Smart TV.
(6). Once done, tap Open to run the TLC GO app on your TV.
How to Activate TLC GO on VIZIO Smart TV
(1). Open the TLC GO app on your Smart TV.
(2). Click Sign In. You will receive an Activation code on the TV. Make a note of it.
(3). Visit (https://www.tlc.com/link) from a mobile or PC browser.
(4). Enter the Activation code in the respective field and click Link TV Provider.
(5). Follow the on-screen guidelines to activate your TV provider account.
That’s it. Your TLC Go account is all set, and you can watch your favorite TV shows.
How to Cast TLC GO to VIZIO Smart TV
The TLC GO app has built-in cast support. So, you can cast TLC on VIZIO TV using an Android device. Ensure that your Vizio Smart TV and smartphone are connected to the same WiFi.
(1). Get the TLC GO app on your Android by visiting the Google Play Store.
(2). Run the TLC GO app and sign in to your TV Provider account.
(3). Play the desired TV show, hit the Cast icon, and select VIZIO Smart TV.
(4). Once connected, the video will play on your VIZIO Smart TV.
Note: Similarly, you can cast TLC on a Samsung Smart TV if it has Chromecast built-in support.
How to AirPlay TLC GO to VIZIO Smart TV
If you have an AirPlay-compatible VIZIO Smart TV, you can stream TLC GO shows and live TV using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To enable AirPlay on VIZIO Smart TV, go to SmartCast home → Extras → Smart Home Settings → AirPlay → Turn it ON.
(1). Connect your VIZIO Smart TV to WiFi, which should be the same as your iPhone.
(2). Get the TLC GO application on your iPhone by visiting the App Store.
(3). Run the TLC GO app and sign in with your TV provider credentials.
(4). Play a video of your choice and click the AirPlay icon. If you can’t see the AirPlay icon, go to your iPhone’s Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring.
(5). Choose your Vizio Smart TV name from the devices list.
Now, you can watch the TLC GO content on a big screen.
How to Watch TLC Without Cable on VIZIO TV
You can watch the TLC channel directly using the live TV streaming service app with a valid subscription. The following services carry TLC in their channel line-ups.
| Installation Guide | Plans & Pricing | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TV on VIZIO Smart TV | Sling Blue – $40/mo Sling Orange – $40/mo Sling Blue + Orange – $55/mo | – |
| fuboTV on VIZIO Smart TV | Pro – $74.99/mo Elite – $84.99/mo Premier – $94.99/mo | 7 days |
| DirecTV Stream on VIZIO Smart TV | Entertainment – $74.99/mo Choice – $99.99/mo Ultimate – $109.99/mo | 5 days |
| YouTube TV on VIZIO Smart TV | Base plan – $72.99/mo | 7 days |
| Hulu on VIZIO Smart TV | Hulu (Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (Ads), and ESPN+ (No Ads) – $76.99/mo Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (Ads) – $89.99/mo Hulu (Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (Ads), and ESPN+ (No Ads) – $81.99/mo Live TV Only – $75.99/mo | – |
| Philo on VIZIO Smart TV | Base plan – $25/mo | 7 days |
FAQ
TLC GO is free to access by signing in with a participating TV provider.
Yes. Philo, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, and fuboTV offer a limited free trial for new subscribers. So, you can add these apps on VIZIO Smart TV to stream TLC for free.