How To Fix Smartcast Error Code 2201_1?

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Smartcast Error Code 2201_1

SmartCast error code 2201_1 simply indicates that Smartcast home is not available, and due to this error you won’t be able to see the Vizio recommendation search. This error code is not very complicated and can be fixed with a few troubleshoots which are easy to do.

How To Fix Smartcast Error Code 2201_1?

Fix 1: Check Your Internet Connection

  • You may witness Smartcast error code 2201_1 if you have some issue with your internet connectivity or speed, so check your internet connection.
  • Try to use another device with your current network and check if it is working smoothly or not.
  • Connect your Smartcast device with some other network and check if it’s working fine or not.
  • Try to restart the Router to refresh your Network and then check if Smartcast is working without error or not.
  • You can also check the Internet speed online to confirm the speed of the network. If your internet services or speed is down, contact your ISP and ask them to rectify the issue.

Fix 2: Power Cycle The Device

Performing the Power Cycle on your device helps it to refresh the settings and give it a fresh start.

  • Unplugs all the cables from your TV, including the Power cable.
  • Now let all the cables unplugged for a minimum of 10 minutes, it helps it drain out all the remaining power.
  • Plug in back all the cables and at last plug in the power cable to the wall outlet.
  • Turn On the TV and check if it has resolved the error code on smartcast or not.

Fix 3: Factory Reset Your Vizio TV

If power cycling your device doesn’t help, then you need to reset your TV to factory settings, this will help your TV to remove all the bugs and corrupt data and help you fix the issue. 

  • Grab your Vizio TV remote and press the Menu button.
  • Use the arrow button to highlight the System option and then press OK.
  • Select the Reset and Admin option and press the OK button.
  • Now go to Reset TV to factory default and press the OK button.
  • Now, wait till the factory reset process finishes.
  • Check if error code 2201_1 has been resolved or not.

Fix 4: Contact Support

if in case no solution is helping you then you need to contact Vizio support to report the error.

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Mohit Sharma
Mohit Sharma is a Chromecast and Troubleshooting expert. He writes detailed guides on Chromecast, as well as he also publishes troubleshooting guides for video games, streaming services, routers, etc. He has a Bechlor Degree in BA English Honours from the University Of Delhi, later in his career he did a certification course in Advanced App Development in Android Specialization, Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development, and Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data Specialization.