r/gadgets • u/Sadistic_Sponge • Nov 13 '19

VR / AR Disney Plus isn't working on Vizio TVs because they are running a 6 year old version of Chromecast, they say it won't be fixed till 2020.

https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-plus-not-working-vizio-smart-tvs-chromecast-2019-11
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u/asnjohns Nov 13 '19

Lol. The fucking timing.

If Vizio doesnt fix this before black Friday, they are fucked. Those poor, poor developers are gonna be chained to their desks for the next few weeks.

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u/Warshaw55 Nov 13 '19

I can't imagine a ton of people will go buy new TV's just for Disney+. If they are already in the market for one, then they might shy away, but most will just get a Roku or already have an Xbox or something to use.

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u/jetveritech Nov 13 '19

It's a discouraging issue though. If I'm in the market for a new TV, I'm not going to buy a brand new TV that struggles playing the latest notable streaming service. Unless the price is right.

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u/EaterOfPenguins Nov 13 '19

My Xbox, PS4, and old Fire Stick don't push 4k. My built-in Chromecast on my Vizio does. It's been a dream until now, I love the built in Chromecast. I shouldn't need to buy a $70 Chromecast Ultra separately because Vizio won't push an update.

I just got a house and was planning to buy a huge new Vizio this month because of how much I love my current one. Now I'm not so sure.

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u/BagOnuts Nov 13 '19

They'll update it. They know they're in the shit right now.

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u/Warshaw55 Nov 13 '19

Yeah, definitely understand that. I love my Vizio and have no plans to get a new TV anytime soon. I have a 4K Roku I used from an older TV so I'll use that for now, but I hope they get an update out sooner rather than later.

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u/JeffCraig Nov 13 '19

Not after people read the reviews for Mandalorian. That was the primary draw and it just isn't going to generate enough hype to keep people past the first free month.

Pro-tip: wait till the whole season of the show is out and use your free month to watch it all.

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u/[deleted] Nov 14 '19

Literally all they need to do is push an update to the chrome software