Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features

Vizio ad business Vizio’s ad business generated $115.8 million in gross profit in a quarter figures reported for Vizio’s final quarter as an independent company.

Vizio hardware business Vizio’s hardware business lost $6.7 million in the same quarter loss reported for the same quarter.

Vizio OS required a Vizio account starting mid-2024 account requirement began before Walmart’s acquisition.

Vizio TVs Newly purchased Vizio TVs require a Walmart account to access smart features change announced by Walmart this week.

Vizio OS ads Vizio OS will display L’Oréal ads that link to Walmart and other companies’ product pages advertising integration announced by Walmart.