VIZIO Releases Firmware Update Enabling HDR Streaming on VIZIO SmartCast E-Series Screens

VIZIO, Inc. announced today a new firmware update that enables HDR10 streaming on VIZIO SmartCast E-Series Ultra HD High Dynamic Range Home Theater Display models, providing consumers with access to HDR content through popular apps like Netflix, Vudu and FandangoNOW1. The E-Series Ultra HD HDR models receiving HDR10 streaming abilities range from the 55” class size and above and are available now at retailers nationwide, including Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart. In addition, the update adds new convenience features, giving SmartCast users quick access to an on-screen side bar menu for easy control of picture settings right on the display. HDR10 support is available on 2017 VIZIO E-Series Ultra HD HDR models 55”class size and above, which are rolling out now to retailers nationwide, including Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart.

The 2017 VIZIO SmartCast E-Series Ultra HD HDR collection offers uncompromised value which is now further amplified with the added benefit of HDR10 streaming. In addition to streaming HDR10 content from popular apps like Netflix, Vudu and FandangoNOW, users of E-Series models in the 55” class size and above are also able to view HDR10 content via existing HDR Blu-ray players like the Samsung UHD-K8500, Philips BDP7501/F7, and PS4 and Xbox One S game consoles. Unlike edge-lit LED backlight displays, the VIZIO E-Series Ultra HD models utilize a powerful Full-Array LED backlight and up to 16 Active LED Zones® that dynamically adjust to on-screen content, producing dark, inky black levels much richer than edge-lit LED backlight displays can deliver. High Dynamic Range with HDR10 content support further enhances big screen viewing by offering greater depth and more vibrant contrast. Clear Action™ 240 technology and ultra-fast 120Hz Effective Refresh Rate, achieved with backlight scanning, ensures action-packed scenes are smooth, stable and realistic.

“We’re happy to give E-Series big screen owners the additional benefits of High Dynamic Range picture quality, made possible through our award-winning full-array backlight technology with local dimming to give viewers the inky black levels they love,” said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. “The addition of on-screen menu access to picture settings also provides added value to SmartCast users, enabling convenient control from the new included remote on our 2017 E-Series models.”