Livestream Shopping Leaders QVC and HSN Launch on VIZIO SmartCast®

March 11, 2021: Multiplatform video commerce leaders QVC and HSN are launching on VIZIO SmartCast®, an award-winning smart TV streaming service. This launch brings QVC and HSN programming to millions of SmartCast users across the U.S.

SmartCast comes installed on every new VIZIO TV and offers streaming across hundreds of free channels and access to content including movies, TV shows, sports, kids and family, news, gaming, and interests and lifestyle. Audiences can find the QVC and HSN channels in the electronic programming guide (EPG) of VIZIO’s free channel offering.

“We’re excited to bring QVC and HSN’s uniquely engaging shopping experiences to VIZIO SmartCast and its strong and growing base of viewers,” said David Apostolico, SVP Platform Strategy, Development & Distribution for Qurate Retail Group. “VIZIO is a leader in reimagining television by integrating its powerful SmartCast operating system into its cutting-edge smart TVs. We look forward to meeting our customers on SmartCast and welcoming many new ones who will join our interactive shopping community.”

This launch is the latest step in QVC and HSN’s strategic initiative to expand the reach of our curated broadcast and video commerce experiences across new media and digital commerce platforms, including over-the-top devices and services, shoppable apps, social media, digital over-the-air networks, mobile apps, and websites. QVC and HSN reach 218 million homes worldwide through our TV broadcasts and millions more through our streaming, digital, and social platforms.

“We’re pleased to offer QVC and HSN programming to SmartCast users as a part of our growing content library,” said Katherine Pond, Vice President of Business Development for VIZIO. “These channels offer millions of consumers an at-home shopping experience through a 24/7 free streaming experience on SmartCast TVs.”