The reason Vizio hides these buttons is twofold.

The first concerns aestheticsbuttons clash with the sleek, minimalist design of most modern televisions.

The second reason is the built-in buttons are not meant to be used for navigating menus.

Control, Devices, Power button on Visio Remote app

The included remote and smartphone app are both more efficient and convenient ways to control the television.

it’s possible for you to alsocontrol your Vizio Smart TV without a remoteusing the remote app.

If this is your first time using the app, you’ll need to pair it.

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SelectDevices>Addin the upper-right corner.

You’ll be prompted to hold your phone near the machine for a short time.

Once paired, selectControlat the bottom of the screen.

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SelectDevicesin the upper-right corner and choose your display from the list.

You don’t have to fire up the app to turn on the television.

Here’s how to make your television turn on just by starting up a game console.

Connect your PlayStation 4 console to the Vizio television using anHDMI cableand start it up.

SelectEnable HDMI rig Link.

In addition, selecting that input from the list will automatically turn on the PlayStation 4.

Connect your Nintendo Switch console to the Vizio television via the dock.

From the Home screen, selectSystem tweaks.

When you put your console to sleep, the input will switch off.

When you power the console on, the TV will automatically switch to the proper input channel.

A Note on HDMI-CEC and Xbox One

Unfortunately forXbox Oneplayers, there’s no way to enableHDMI-CEC.

If your Vizio TV has buttons on it, press and holdVolume Down+Input.

When the screen says Reset to default, hold theInputbutton for 10 seconds to reset your TV.