Fix Paramount Plus not working on Vizio TV

Paramount Plus is a top-rated subscription-based video-on-demand service in the US. It includes content from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, VH1, and more. Vizio TV has official support for Paramount Plus on Vizio TVs P-Series Quantum and Quantum X, M-Series Quantum, V-Series, E-Series, and D-Series with Smartcast 3.0.

Still, some users get some errors like “Paramount Plus not working ” or “Vzio TV Paramount Plus not working”. In this article, we will guide you to fix Paramount Plus not working on Vizio TV. Mostly these error messages popped up on your TV’s display because you are using a region-locked Vizio Smart TV. To fix this you should change the region by following the steps below.

1. Turn ON the Vizio TV and go to Settings.
2. Select Language and Press enter on the remote.
3. After that, you have to select the Region and Country of Origin.
4. Now restart your TV and open Paramount Plus. It should work fine now.

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If the issue is still there then follow the instructions below.

Tips to fix the Paramount Plus not working on Vizio TV

Paramount Plus Compatible Vizio TV 

First of all, just check your Vizio TV is compatible with Paramount Plus. Vizio TVs under the P-Series Quantum, P-Series Quantum X, M-Series Quantum, V-Series, E-Series, and D-Series are compatible with Paramount Plus.

However, If your TV does not come under the above-listed Vizio TV series don’t worry there is always another way. You can still watch Paramount Plus on your Vizio TV with Chromecast, Firestick, Roku, or any other streaming stick.

Force close the Paramount+ app

Sometimes force closing the paramount plus app fixes many issues. To force close the Paramount+ app. Take the Vizio Smart TV remote and hold down the “Back” button to restart the app. If you do a quick hold (by holding it down halfway), it will display the exit menu.

Check Internet is working

If the paramount plus app on your Vizio TV is not working. Just check whether your internet is working or not. If not then make sure you have a working internet connection.

Relaunch the Paramount+ app

The error Paramount+ not working on Vizio TV can be fixed by restarting the app. Restarting the paramount+ app will clear the cache of the app and the app will start over with a clean version. To restart the Paramount+ app on Vizio TV follow the steps below.

1. Open the Paramount Plus app and go to settings.
2. In the settings select the option “get help”, now look for the “Reload Paramount Plus” option and select it.
3. After that, the Paramount Plus app will close and restart automatically.

However, there is a shortcut to restart the Paramount Plus app. Follow the steps below.

1. If you’re getting an error like”We’re having trouble playing the title right now. Please try again later or select a different title. Now select “more details” instead of “OK”.
2. The app will take you to settings. Select the option “get help”, now look for the “Reload Paramount Plus” option and select it.
3. After that, the Paramount Plus app will close and restart automatically.

Update Paramount App on Vizio TV

Vizio TV always checks paramount app updates automatically to ensure the app is on the latest firmware version. However, To check the Paramount Plus app update manually on Vizio TV follow the steps below.

1. On the Vizio TV remote press the menu button.
2. Navigate to the system option.
3. Select “Check for updates”. If there is a pending update then hit the download and install.

After following these steps we think Paramount Plus not working issue is solved. But if the issue is still there then follow the tips below.

Update Vizio TV firmware

1. After turning ON the Vizio TV. Press the Menu button from the remote and navigate to the settings menu.
2. Now Select System and after that look for “System updates” or “Check for Updates” and select it.
3. If you’re Vizio TV has a pending update, then you will see a firmware update and a prompt will ask you to download and install it.
4. To install the latest update just select the download and install button.
5. Now in a few moments, the update will start and it takes some time to complete. (Note: Do not turn off the TV during the update process).
6. Once the update gets completed your TV will get restarted and ready to use.

If the Paramount Plus app is still not working then follow the tips below.

Clear Cache of Paramount App on Vizio TV

1. Press the Home button on the Vizio TV remote.
2. Navigate to the settings menu and select it. After that select Apps from the list of options.
3. Now select the system apps option and you will see the list of apps. From that list select the paramount plus.
4. After that choose the clear cache option.

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We hope after following these steps we think Paramount Plus not working issue is solved. But if the issue is still there then contact the official support of Paramount and Vizio TV.