Amazon Prime Video: When will this Model Vizio 122 be ready for the Amazon Streaming Service...It says coming soon, has a dedicated button to it on the remote...both nothing does anyone have any insight?
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Hi Daniel, In the business world, there is often a disconnect between the marketing department and the design/engineering department. It was probably reported to marketing that it would have Amazon Video at release and when it wasn't ready yet they didn't spend the money to get the marketing (as well as the packaging changed). An update will probably come out soon that remedies the discrepancy. I've written a thorough review of the player and am actively updating as things change. As it is a very new product, I expect there will be more changes coming soon. 2 totally new apps appeared in the last update just a week ago.
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Thanks for the reply, Judah. Since posting my?, I wound up getting a Vizio 32" that Amazon had last week on a Lightning Deal. Couldn't pass it up - 1080p, 120 hz, all the connections I needed, 200x200 VESA mount size & at a great price.
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Mine is up to date, but I see no app for Amazon. I don't need it because my Vizio TV does access Amazon.
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And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past customers). And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past... » Read More And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past customers). « Show Less
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The TV by itself is not compatible with Prime. I searched a lot blogs when I originally purchased the TV to find out the answer because I got different responses from different sites. I believe one run of the TV early on had the capability of getting Prime but subsequent models did not. My Bluray has that capability so I wasn't too concerned.
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Peter, I failed to also mention that I tried with Amazon Prime to get info on streaming but they never responded. Have you tried to direct the ? to them?
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This remote seems to work with many Vizio tvs, yet I have been telling people that seeing vizio smart tvs have no way to search the web, to check out the co-star box, it is so cool, and if amazon has them cheaper then best buy (79.99) grab one, make every tv with HDI plug a extra smart tv. Ok back to you question, yes.
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i have not tried to play amazon prime movies yet, but i will see...I love thew tv I had a Samsung 3-d tv and it died after 1 year and I was very upset with the lack of service and replacement!!! I will NEVER by another Samsung tv
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This Vizio is compatible with anything pretty much--- I view Chromecast on here all the time- watch Youtube videos, even youtube movies---- YES, compatible with Amazon insant video, netflix, MGO, Chromecast, has buttons on remote specifically for amazon and netflix and mgo. :) I love this TV!!
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Anybody have a thumb drive to fix Vizio sound issue? Webpage says it is unavailable. After watching for about an hour, sound gets distorted. Other than that, a great bedroom tv. Or , if anyone had the same issue and solved it, please let me know. Have tried every option on tv audio menu.
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Mine just went out today. I purchased it in the beginning of November. Trying to decide if I should see if Amazon will refund me and buy a different TV or just get it replaced by Vizio. I'm a little worried about the longevity, since it went out so quickly and others are experiencing the same problem.Loved the TV until it picture went out on me. I still have a 32" Vizio that's about 6 years old running strong.
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I ordered this TV on the 18th because there is not a better value out there right now. I called Vizio and they said Amazon ordered a bunch of these TVs last week but they would/could not tell me the official release date. I called Amazon and was told the same. All they would say is that I would get an e-mail as soon as it is released. I have read on-line that the original release month was May but the demand for the 553 was extremely high so they pushed it back to July.
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I also own one and while I'm pretty happy with the T.V., I've noticed all the apps including netflix are sort of slow. Sometimes my only option has been to turn on and off the T.V. again and the apps will work better. I believe Vizio put a cheap processer in the unit with not a whole lot of memory. So unfortunately I don't think there is a way to fix it unless Vizio comes out with some software update to help it.
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is amazon working on an XBOX app to stream prime movies? because they should. Is this will be my one and only year of amazon prime.
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Yes the Amazon prime is built in and it's fast. It sees any media on a computer like videos too. If you have media on a flash drive they also show up and are really fast to watch like a series as the player will play one show after another. Ant the remote is way cool.
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Yes, I use the Amazon app on the TV all the time! Vizio makes a great TV. The picture is and sound is great! I'm very happy with my purchase.
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Contact Amazon for official policies on pre-sell prices. Vizio's website states that this TV is slated to go on sell this month. I contacted them a couple of days ago and they told me that they shipped a bunch to Amazon and other Vizio retailers as well. It is now up to Amazon to launch these things. I am cautiously optimistic that this thing will be in my living room within two weeks. (As long as I have it before football season anyways.)