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Sunday, February 4th, 2024 6:50 PM

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Setting up vizio tv

Can someone help me? I'm trying to set up a new vizio smart tv. I have my cable run from box to tv, but the TV does not recognize my channels. I cannot get the Xfinity app on the TV either. Thanks for any help!

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9 months ago

Not much to go wrong here, marathoner. I have two Vizios and they work fine, of course. Just RF cable from the wall into your cable box (make sure it goes to the one labeled Cable In or like that). Then any HDMI cable (newer than about five years) from HDMI out on the box to the HDMI1 input on your TV. Then press INPUT on your Vizio TV remote until you get to HDMI1. You should see some setup or actual content screen from the cable box. 

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9 months ago

Thanks for the info. I finally got my Xfinity channels, but they are not HD. It is the HD cable I am missing. Never needed one with old TV. I will take care of that. Thanks again!

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I think Comcast usually includes an HDMI cable in the box. Might save you ten bucks. If not Best Buy, etc. have them in many lengths. Just get a cheap one -- don't let a salesguy upsell you. Good luck. 

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Is that the same way I would hook it up with my Roku actually I'm not trying to hook up my Vizio with my Xfinity because I only have Wi-Fi I don't have cable and stuff like that but I got my Roku I love my Roku okay bye I got this [Edited: Language] brand new TV remote so I've been working on it for the last 3 days now can I or can I not hook my Roku 4K Plus Express to it and use the Roku remote to turn it on

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9 months ago

@marathoner52 Thank you for reaching out to us here so we can help you set up your new TV and thank you @R_Aster for the awesome tips! Please update the thread once you're able to get an HDMI cable so we can make sure everything is up and running. You can find the closest Xfinity service center in your area here to get a cable free of charge.

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9 months ago

Thank you R_Aster and Emily. I got the HDMI cable and hooked it up and everything works great! I appreciate the help.

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That's great to hear, and thanks for letting us know the service is working well for you now. If you need anything more in the future, we are here to assist you 7 days a week. 

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