Collection Features Next Generation VIZIO SmartCast™ with Google Cast™ Built-In for Simple WiFi Casting from Anywhere in the Home
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 /CNW/ -- VIZIO, Inc. announced today its latest collection of VIZIO SmartCast sound bars are now shipping to Canada. The new offerings range in size from the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System to the flagship 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System. The collection fully integrates Google Cast, allowing users to stream millions of songs from Google Cast-enabled audio apps1 that music listeners already have on their mobile devices, directly to the sound bars over WiFi. Since the sound bar collection is part of the VIZIO SmartCast entertainment ecosystem, each sound bar can be controlled by the VIZIO SmartCast app which transforms iOS or Android mobile devices into powerful touchscreen remotes. The VIZIO SmartCast sound bars start at an MSRP of $289.99 (CAN) for the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System, with the flagship 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System offered at an MSRP of $689.99 (CAN). Models are rolling out to both Amazon.ca and Costco.ca.
The new VIZIO SmartCast app simplifies the entire whole-home audio experience, transforming iOS or Android mobile devices into smart remotes. The app seamlessly allows consumers to utilize the multi-room function to cast the same song, or a different song, to multiple Google Cast-enabled audio products connected to the home WiFi network. Simple controls like play, pause, skip and volume adjustment are also possible through the app, allowing consumers to control their sound bar from anywhere in the home. While conventional sound bars typically connect solely via Bluetooth, the new VIZIO sound bar collection allows consumers to stream their favorite music, podcasts and internet radio stations over WiFi as well as Bluetooth. With WiFi streaming, listeners are no longer interrupted by phone calls, texts and other disruptive notifications that commonly occur when streaming over Bluetooth. WiFi streaming also helps conserve battery usage on mobile devices, and frees up mobile devices for other tasks. Best of all, WiFi streaming allows for improved audio quality compared to Bluetooth. VIZIO's audio products also ship with a standard LCD display remote, giving consumers an alternative way to control basic functions of their sound bar.
"We're excited to bring the VIZIO SmartCast sound bar collection to the Canadian market," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "Not only does a sleek industrial design make the sound bars a stylish, must-have addition to any home, but the variety of product choices also provides consumers with flexibility when choosing a sound bar for their big screens. The VIZIO SmartCast app allows consumers to seamlessly cast and control their music right from their mobile device, making the sound bars a great addition to the whole-home audio experience."
The SmartCast 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System is ideal for home theater enthusiasts seeking elegant style, the highest quality audio and a true 5.1 surround sound. Designed to complement 47" class size displays and above, VIZIO's flagship offering was engineered with custom drivers, a center channel for enhanced dialogue clarity and a sleek profile that doesn't sacrifice audio quality. Measuring 2" high and 2" deep, the 45" slim sound bar features rear satellite speakers and pumps up to 104dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL)2 and as low as 30 Hz of bass. The flagship model, along with the 40" 5.1 slim sound bar configuration, features a sleek and compact subwoofer, perfect for easy, out-of-the-way storage beneath or next to a sofa. The subwoofer for the 45" 5.1 sound bar measures 3.2" high, with the subwoofer for the 40" 5.1 Sound Bar System standing at just 3" tall.
With Google Cast built-in to every VIZIO SmartCast sound bar, consumers can easily stream millions of songs from music apps they already know and love, and then just tap the Cast button to stream music directly over WiFi to any VIZIO SmartCast device on their home WiFi network3. Bluetooth is also integrated into all VIZIO audio products as an alternative option to WiFi streaming.
For more information about the VIZIO SmartCast sound bar collection, visit VIZIO.ca.
| VIZIO SmartCast™ 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System |
(SB3821-D6) |
MSRP $289.99 (CAN) |
| VIZIO SmartCast™ 38" 5.1 Sound Bar System |
(SB3851-D0) |
MSRP $409.99 (CAN) |
| VIZIO SmartCast™ 40" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System |
(SB4051-D5) |
MSRP $589.99 (CAN) |
| VIZIO SmartCast™ 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System |
(SB4551-D5) |
MSRP $689.99 (CAN) |
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The third party applications and content described herein may only be available in certain countries and languages, may require additional fees or subscription charges, and may be subject to future updates, modifications, interruption and/or discontinuation of service without notice, and VIZIO has no control over such content. Google account required to download apps from the Google Play store. |
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Sound pressure level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, c-weighted. |
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Spotify is available on select VIZIO Sound Bars and coming soon to all VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bars |
About VIZIO
VIZIO's mission is to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience through our community of connected consumers, advertisers, and media content providers. Through our connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way consumers discover and experience media content. Since our founding in California in 2002, VIZIO has built an industry-leading brand and sold over 65 million products, including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand1 in America and holds the #1 unit share in Sound Bars2. VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a number of industry reviews and awards. The VIZIO M- and P-Series SmartCast Home Theater Displays are the highest rated LED/LCD displays on CNET, with both receiving editors' rating of 4.5/5 stars3 and recognition for the M-Series as Editor's Choice. Additionally, the VIZIO Reference Series and SmartCast E-Series displays both achieved a 2016 Editors' Choice award from Reviewed.com4 with the VIZIO D-Series earning a 2016 Editor's Choice award from PC Magazine5. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit www.VIZIO.com.
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The NPD Group / Weekly Retail Tracking Service, based on TV units sold in the U.S. from Dec. 30, 2012- Aug. 27, 2016 |
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The NPD Group / Weekly Retail Tracking Service, based on sound bar units sold in the U.S. from Dec. 30, 2012- Aug. 27, 2016 |
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Visit cnet.com for the full VIZIO P-Series review, published 5/10/2016 and 9/16/2016 |
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Visit reviewed.com for the full VIZIO Reference Series review, published 3/18/16 and the full E Series review, published on 9/13/16 |
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Visit pcmag.com for the full VIZIO D-Series review, published 3/24/16 |
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