VIZIO 32-inch Full HD 1080p Smart TV with DTS Virtual: X, Alexa Compatibility, Google Cast Built-in, Bluetooth Headphone Capable, (VFD32M-08 New)

I saw several complaints about the sound quality, and "You'll need a soundbar or some kind of external speaker(s)", but that wasn't the case at all. The sound quality on this TV actually isn't bad at all. That was the only thing holding me back from purchasing it, so I didn't have very high hopes going in. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Not that it sounds right up there with the best or anything like that, because it doesn't and it isn't, but the average user shouldn't have any problem with the sound quality straight out of the box. The picture quality is equally as surprising. It's a 1080p TV, so don't expect mind blowing clarity, but for what it is and what it costs, it's really nice, and with all kinds of settings that I've never heard of. I actually did very little in the way of setting this thing up. I remember reading somewhere just a few days ago that Vizio TVs are factory preset to the taste of individual countries that they ship them to, and after reading that, it made sense to me why there was very little adjustment necessary. LOL I think I spent more time getting it out of the box than I did making adjustments. Setup was a breeze. It found my Wi-Fi immediately, I put my password in to get it connected, and inside of a few seconds, it was ready to go... or so I thought Naturally, the first thing it wanted to do was install a bunch of updates. Doesn't everything anymore? After downloading, installing, restarting, installing, restarting, installing, restarting, I was finally ready to do a channel scan. Yeah, I got cable TV out of my life over 20 years ago, and I haven't missed it one bit. The scan took three to four minutes and brought up like 48 channels. I'm still working on this input called Watch Free, and as near as I can tell, it's kind of a mix with your station presets and other select material probably based on those stations. In the 3+ weeks since delivery, I haven't experienced one flaw, lockup, random restart, random power down, glitch or hiccup out of it. There are a few little things about it that I'm not too thrilled about, namely the complete lack of RCA inputs, only two HDMI inputs, and when inputting channels on OTA TV using the number pad, it brings up an on-screen numberpad, but instead of intuitively hitting the center button, you have to use the arrow down to navigate to an area at the bottom of the on-screen keypad, and when you get to the correct tab, THEN hit the center button. Next, arguably the most used controls on the remote, the channel and volume keys... Why do they all now place those keys so low on the remote? Those keys are way down near the bottom to the point that you don't really have any room to hold onto the remote. The remote is also narrow, thin, short, and VERY slippery. Overall, I guess it's ok, but a universal remote is probably in my near future. As the title says, keep your expectations reasonable, and you shouldn't be disappointed. If you want a TV that performs like a $1000+ set, then go spend $1000 on a set, and you'll be just fine. As far as its current price tag of $138 is concerned, you're getting a LOT of TV for your money. EDIT: At almost two months in, I've been able to integrate it into my entertainment needs without much of any learning curve, and I'm still happy with my purchase.

Well, Vizio pulled a fast one on me. Last week I started receiving messages whenever I turned on my 9 year old 32" Vizio, that Netflix and other apps would no longer be supported. This means only satellite TV or old fashioned antennas would result in a picture. Since I cut the cable 2 years ago, this meant the perfectly working TV would be useless to me. I gave it to a friend who wanted it as a computer monitor. Because I have another Vizio and it gives me good sound and good picture for a reasonable price I decided to order this one. Set up was very simple. Adding streaming apps was fast and there are a LOT to chose from; both free and subscription. When I tuned it to a program, I thought the sound was kind of muffled and hard to hear without increasing the volume pretty high. So I went into the settings and under Audio there are 3 options for sound quality. Factory set up was the worst (muffled) option. I chose the option that produced clear, sharp annunciation without having high volume. Because of this, it's the best sound quality of any of my 3 current TVs. Picture is great and almost no lag time when changing programs or channels. I had no trouble with inserting the feet - screws and holes lined up perfectly. I am once again very happy with my Vizio TV. As each older TV bites the dust, each will be replaced with a Vizio.

The TV began to have a major issue where whether App or trying to watch a movie the TV would disconnect, auto restart then would have to go back to whatever watching & again over & over again. Plus having to reconnect headphone pairing As of today's date June 27th 2026 the TV is still under warranty thru October 1st 2026. I have been respectful, patient for hours while also having complied with all trouble shooting efforts. The issue has bee. Waaaay more than just a little annoying because you couldn't watch a show without less than 5min before continual shutdowns. I did the prior suggestion with Visio's power plug reset a month ago & all thru June besides a Factory Reset today. I asked for a Refund as I am done with this frustration & have been in that over 3hrs. Reps cont8nually disconnected & had to provide ALL Model,, Serial, Purchase Date & Amazon Order # again & again.....9ver & over. A TV should at least work correctly a year - this has not & although still under warranty Visio will not Refund. Customer Svc was also unacceptable even tho I was professional, respectful, patient & nice. Steer clear of Visio Products. Amazin also needs to read this because Amazon does not handle issues in same manner as I was dealt with Visio as a vend9r & needs to consider banning them altogether as Visio acted in unacceptable manner on all even tho I complied with all trouble shooting efforts. Zero Star

When shopping for a TV in the 40-to-42-inch range, you’re usually looking for a reliable secondary screen that doesn’t break the bank, and this Vizio model absolutely delivers on that front. The 1080p Full HD resolution is perfectly crisp at this screen size, providing excellent detail for streaming and gaming without the overkill of 4K on a smaller panel. Setup was incredibly fast, and the built-in SmartCast platform is surprisingly robust, offering all the major apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu right out of the box. The inclusion of both Google Cast and Apple AirPlay 2 at this price point is a massive win, making it effortless to share content directly from a phone or laptop. Beyond the picture, the technical features really set this unit apart from other budget competitors. The Bluetooth headphone capability is a standout feature, allowing for private listening late at night without disturbing anyone else in the house. While built-in TV speakers are rarely amazing, the DTS Virtual:X provides a much more immersive and "room-filling" sound than I expected for a thin-profile LED. It’s also highly compatible with smart home setups, responding quickly to Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands for power and volume control. If you need a versatile, feature-rich TV that fits perfectly in a smaller space, this Vizio is easily the best bang for your buck on the market right now.

My old TV was a VIZIO. Outside of the on/off switch having a tendency to wear out (which was the reason why I needed a replacement now, the price of getting this fixed rivals the price of just getting a new TV), I really loved the picture. It was the smallest model plasma TV they ever made, but it didn't sell well, so I got it for a song. Found the best digital settings online and entered them. Despite being a 720p resolution, because black was true black and not some shade of blue or gray, it was a pleasure to watch. I went for this model as my replacement because of the name and price, and it was about time to get with the times, anyhow. I'm not disappointed in the picture (1080p, so it's a step up from what I was accustomed to), and I like not needing any extra streaming boxes to connect to it since it has all the big-name services already built in. It's lightweight and doesn't generate heat like my old TV did. I find the audio perfectly acceptable. But it falls shy of 5 stars because of some annoying defects. Screwing the feet on will be problematic for someone of my age. Where the screws go could have been little funnels to the holes. It's not, and I used a lot of bad language just trying to get past this part. After turning it on, it is supposed to easily guide you through the steps to set it up. Except I don't own one of those app-running phones, so I got hung up on the screen where it tells you to go to a particular webpage and enter a code. Good thing I had another device that served as a monitor, that's what I normally use my TV for! Why is there no simple way to do this, like using the remote? Here comes the worst part. The URL it gives you is incorrect. I needed to chat with tech support to get the location of the real one. Since the TV updates itself when you power it on, you'd think a little thing like this would be updated, too, given that you cannot continue with the setup until you pass this hurdle. After a start like this, the rest is a breeze. Channel-changing broadcast TV is a bit slow from click to actual change, but I can live with that.

My son suffered a bizarre side effect from Covid-19 in that it permanently damaged both of his retina. He went from 20/20 vision to completely blind over the course of the night of February 14th, 2023. Gradually he regained some of his vision but it was still terrible. He couldn't read, he couldn't see photos, he couldn't do much of anything he once did. Then he came up with the idea to purchase a large monitor so that it would make everything bigger in the hopes that this would help him to see normally & what he couldn't see he'd at least be able to zoom in on. When he obtained the Smart TV he hooked it up without difficulty & started right up. Immediately he was overjoyed. This GIANT screen allowed him to see most games & text the way he used to be able to! The legs it comes with seem pretty flimsy but they still provide plenty of stability. It was worth every penny that he spent since it allowed him to enjoy the things he used to without difficulties. As a monitor, it was very easy to setup. More recently he tried to set it up to experiment with an old PS2. However, he could only get so far before it prompted him for an SMS code or to scan a QR code. As we are a cellular free family though that made it impossible to use it for any other purpose.

Great TV! Clear picture, easy setup, and great quality for the price. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I purchased the VIZIO 40-inch Full HD 1080p Smart TV (VFD40M-08) hoping for a reliable, budget-friendly smart TV experience. While the picture quality is acceptable for the price, I've encountered persistent performance problems that hinder usability. The most significant issue is the TV frequently locking up when navigating to the home screen. It becomes unresponsive, requiring a full restart to regain functionality. This isn't an occasional glitch—it happens regularly, disrupting the viewing experience. Additionally, the TV often restarts on its own, sometimes multiple times a day. I've ensured all software updates are installed and even performed a factory reset, but the problems persist. Amazon +1 iFixit +1 These issues seem to be common among users, as noted in various forums. Some suggest that power supply problems or software glitches could be the cause. However, using the original power adapter and cables hasn't resolved the situation. In summary, while the VIZIO VFD40M-08 offers decent visuals and a user-friendly interface, the frequent freezing and unexpected restarts make it difficult to recommend without reservations.

La verdad me sorprendió la imagen, se ve super bien... Si lo malo q en mexico no funciona tiene bloqueado todo y no se puede registrar, pero un un roku o un fire o cualquier caja q convierte a smart tu tv esta genial x el precio, el sonido mmm si esta malito pero para alguien q no sea exigente sobrepasa lo esperado

Muy buen producto y funcionan muy bien

No se puede usar en México. Termina sirviendo como pantalla y no como SmartTV. NO se puede devolver!!

Buena imagen y sonido por el precio. El SO aunque no es compatible en México es fluido y sin problema puedes abrir aplicaciones o incluso transmitir desde tu celular.

Excelente imagen solo que el sistema operativo con el que cuenta no tiene compatibilidad en México de ahí en adelante funciona bien a mí me tocó una unidad con un altavoz defectuoso y la tuve que devolver sin duda la volvería a adquirir debido a su calidad precio tomando en cuenta que el sistema operativo no funcionaría en México pero como monitor de computadora es un excelente