Vizio’s P-series 4K UHD TVs will get more content thanks to Amazon, Ultraflix, and Toon Goggles

By Ryan Waniata December 22, 2014

vizio 4k uhd amazon p series ultraflix 2 — Image used with permission by copyright holder

After inducing 4K whiplash with its shockingly affordable P-series 4K UHD TVs, Vizio today announced the coming launch of several new 4K UHD apps for its new model that will soon join Netflix to fill out the company’s 4K UHD content catalog.

Leading the pack in Vizio’s new lineup is Amazon Instant Video’s new 4K service, which brings on new Amazon originals including the critically-adored Transparent, season 2 of Alpha House, and other Amazon original series coming in the new year. The service will also let users purchase select movies in 4K UHD, and access them through Amazon’s cloud services.

Other new apps that will bring coveted 4K UHD content to Vizio’s new P-series include Ultraflix, which offers a wide array of nature films and other select 4K UHD titles, and Toon Goggles which offers a variety of children’s programming. Exactly when Vizio P-series owners will get the new content remains to be seen, but it appears the rollout will begin early in 2015 as the press release promises consumers will “soon enjoy” the new content.

In addition, Vizio has added updates to regular versions of apps like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, Hulu Plus, Spotify, Plex, AirCastLive and Youtube, promising users “quicker, easier access to their favorite content,” and a “more fluid user experience.”

Vizio shocked the industry with the announcement of its price shattering 4K UHD TVs in September, starting at $1,000 for the 50-inch model, and moving up to a very attractive $2,500 for the 70-inch model, which can often be found at a lower prices online. While we don’t recommend going any smaller than a 55-inch size to take advantage of the 4K UHD’s immense pixel density, even Vizio’s biggest model is relatively affordable, helping to lower price of entry for this technology. Today’s news makes the sets even more attractive.

We will continue to monitor this story and update when the new content becomes available, so stay tuned.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics

Amazon
TVs

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Ryan Waniata is a multi-year veteran of the digital media industry, a lover of all things tech, audio, and TV, and a…

Audio / Video

This 50-inch 4K TV is so cheap we thought it was a mistake

People watching sports on the 50-inch Vizio V-Series 4K TV.

Walmart has one of the best TV deals we’ve seen in a little while. Right now, you can buy the Vizio 50-inch V-Series 4K TV for just $223 meaning you save $25 off the regular price of $248. Under $225 for a 50-inch 4K TV from a reputable brand is pretty great to see for anyone who needs a cheap new TV. That goes for whether you need a TV for your home office, your child’s bedroom, or you simply need an inexpensive solution for your living room. Here’s what you need to know about it before you buy.

Why you should buy the Vizio 50-inch V-Series 4K TV
Vizio is one of the best TV brands around right now thanks to it offering great features and value for money. With the Vizio 50-inch V-Series 4K TV, you get plenty of great features on top of the already good-looking 4K screen. It has a Dolby Vision Bright Mode so you get more lifelike accuracy, color saturation, black detail, and brightness. There’s also support for HDR10/+ and HLG formats.

Audio / Video

Let’s discuss an Apple TV 4K with a camera

An actual picture of an Apple TV, with a camera lens added by Photoshop's generative AI feature.

This Apple TV with a camera is not real — it's a product of a real Apple TV 4K and Photoshop. And that's likely as close as you'll get to one. Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends

Here’s a not-so-secret secret about tech companies: They discuss all the things all of the time. Good ideas. Bad ideas. Good ideas that turn out to be bad. Bad ideas that, surprisingly, turn out to be good.

Audio / Video

You’ll be shocked how affordable this 75-inch 4K TV is right now

The onn. 70-inch 4K Roku TV hangs on the wall as part of a home theater arrangement.

Gone are the days when you need to spend at least $1,000 when buying a large TV, because now there are TV deals like Walmart's offer for the 75-inch Onn 4K TV. From its original price of $498, it's down even further to just $448 for savings of $50. That's an incredibly affordable price for a screen of this size, so we expect this bargain to attract the attention of a lot of shoppers. The discount probably won't last long as stocks may already be running low, so you better hurry with your purchase if you want this massive 4K TV for cheaper than usual.

Why you should buy the 75-inch Onn 4K TV
For such an affordable price for its size, you may think that there's a catch. While it's true that it won't match up to the performance and features of the best TVs, the 75-inch Onn 4K TV still offers everything that you'd expect from a modern display, including 4K Ultra HD resolution for lifelike details and colors, and access to popular streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ because it's a smart TV that runs on the Roku platform. The operating system enables compatibility with smart home devices that are powered by Apple HomeKit, Google Home, or Amazon's Alexa. You also have the option of using the remote or the Roku app for browsing channels and making voice commands.