Blu-ray™ Disc Player with Wireless Internet Apps

Customer Reviews

USB Review by USB

Nice player and wireless works good, dont like the remote, sticky buttons and hard to read in dim light. now here is my beef, needs USB to support for mp4's and avi files so I can hook up my drive with movies on it and watch movies from it.

(Posted on 12/29/11)

love it-but needs a hulu plus app! Review by Jess

Set up couldn't be easier it took less than ten minutes. We have had this player for about 3 or 4 months now and it still works great. We love using netflix and pandora on it. We would also like to be able to use our Hulu plus account on this device. We will love this player even more if that ever happens and would be more likely to recomend this product.

(Posted on 9/12/11)

Love it Review by TheRealHip

I just got this at Walmart for $108 and I love it. It makes my LG player look sick.
For the price you can not beat this player.

(Posted on 8/30/11)

Wonderful Review by Brian C

A VIZIO Blu-Ray player was bought for me in Walmart* last May 2011 as a gift, to use in my bedroom, and I found that it needed to be wire connected. =(
Well, then I went to Best Buy, Walmart*, and the cable company to find a solution and buy the right equipment. I had asked a lot of questions and found it to be confusing. I went to Walmart* and started looking at other Blu-Ray players... And that's when I saw another VIZIO Blu-Ray player that looked like mine. Not yet knowing it was wireless, I started asking questions again. The guy pointed out that the one I was pointing to was a wireless version of the one that was purchased for me. I was so happy to find out that wireless Blu-Ray players actually exist. This would save me time, a lot of questions, confusion, extra equipment, and money. So, I went home and picked up the VIZIO Blu-Ray player, brought it back to Walmart*, and exchanged it for the VIZIO VBR220 wireless Blu-Ray player.
It easily connected to my HDtv and our wireless high speed internet. I put a PNY memory stick (16gb) in the USB port for BDLive features and it works beautifully! =+)
I have been using it for months now and I love it! VIZIO is wonderful!!! It works better than the more expensive Blu-Ray player my step dad bought for the living room.
Now, after finding out that it can also make updates to include new Apps like BLOCKBUSTER, I can hardly wait to see what other Apps I will be able to include on it. I'm looking forward to Apps like Amazon Instant Video and YouTube. I made some phone calls to VIZIO about it. They said that they are in the process of getting Amazon Instant Video for my player but aren't sure about the YouTube App. In any case, I'm looking forward to what new updates will be coming in the near future. And, I imagine, the future of VIZIO is a bright one. It looks promising to me, a happy consumer. =+)

(Posted on 8/26/11)

Love it Review by lionman

I always wanted a Blu-Ray player... Wal-Mart had two display items for sale. I wanted to pick Samsung, but was a little high in price, so I chose Vizio. I also got a universal remote by Vizio.
The setup was done in under 10 minutes. I have it connected through ethernet, and I've been browsing some of the apps. Pretty good selections to choose from... They also have netflix!

Later I'll be getting more Vizio items.

(Posted on 7/23/11)

great player but... Review by viziowner

This is a great player that took less than 10 minutes to setup. Only drawback is that you can't watch Blockbuster. Netflix is raising their prices. Adding a Blockbuster app to download with the firmware update would go a long way in cementing my loyalty to Vizio products.

(Posted on 7/14/11)

Great Machine Review by Wolfie

I have owned this Blu-Ray player for 4 months now. I have had no problems with it. I really love the convenience of have NetFlix when I want and the option of watching VuDu for a different selection of movies. Sometimes slow when connecting to the WiFi but it has always connected. Was so impressed with this player that I bought one for my brother for his birthday.

(Posted on 6/25/11)

Great For Netflix! Wireless! Review by JJ

Good Machine for Netflix. The fact that it is wireless is Great! But i can't watch my movies on my USB!

(Posted on 6/6/11)

Even Better After Firmware Update Review by Dark

I purchased this player in December 2010 at Walmart and have been very happy with it. The three things that sold me on this device is that it has built-in wifi, has NetFlix, and the price. For what you get out of this player $138 is an excellent price. I'm able to play both blu-ray and regular dvds flawlessly. The blu-ray discs do sometimes take a little time to load, but that really doesn't bother me. There are a few internet apps to choose from, but not as many as with other players. However, the basic apps that most people use are included such as NetFlix, VuDu, Pandora, and Facebook. The UI is rather simple and easy to navigate and setup is easy as well. I have found that NetFlix is a bit glitchy out of the box. I had issues with rebuffering (fails to rebuffer videos), freezing, and losing track of where a movie left off. The app didn't even have a search feature. However, after updating the firmware those problems were solved and Netflix even got a search feature. The player even seems to be running better since the update. The update became available the last week of April, so those that were getting the Server Error message when trying to update shouldn't anymore.
Overall I love this player and recommend it to those that want an easy to use player and have the features they want without spending a bundle to get it.

(Posted on 5/15/11)

Great bluray player hands down Review by Ivan

Like some of the other reviews here, I've always disliked the remote that comes with this player, but I overcame that pretty quick by programming my Dish Network remote to control the player.

This player just got even better with the last firmware update (~April 15 I believe), because the Netflix app now has search built into it. Make sure you go into your system settings and check for an update.

Great picture and sound quality, too easy to setup network whether it be wired or wifi, and great price. Best midrange player available right now, in my opinion.

(Posted on 5/12/11)

Pleased Review by Joe

I bought this blu-ray player and wasn't to happy with it but they just had a firmware update on the VBR220 and it fixed the slow netflix I am very pleased now. It is well worth the money now.

(Posted on 5/2/11)

could it be easier Review by krazyloujohnson

I first bought the Magnavox MBP5120. I fought with it for 5 hours trying to get it set up with my wireless internet. I had no luck, so i returned it. I went and bought a ToshibaBDX2200KU. Come to find out you need to buy a separate wireless adapter that costs 40 bucks. Which i am returning that unit tomorrow. I went back to the store, Was looking for a decent unit with built-in Wi-Fi. I picked the Vizio VBR220. within 15 minutes i had it connected and up n running. I was surprised at how easy it was. I am very happy with the choice I made. I have already been on netflix and went through the titles, but not yet watched a movie. Very easy to use and set up. I will be looking into buying more products by Vizio.

(Posted on 4/27/11)

Excellent Product!!! Review by BoingBoomTschak!

I had purchased a Magnavox MBP5120 thinking (according to the Walmart advertisement) that it would stream NetFlix....it did not. I returned it a few hours later and purchased the MBP5130 that does stream NetFlix...but it was a bear to get configured and once I did I could only see my Instant Queue in NetFlix and it kept rebuffering (a problem I did not have with the Wii in the exact same location). So needless to say if was returned the next day. I exchanged it for the Vizio VBR220. It was a BREEZE to setup, and almost instantly had me streaming NetFlix and Pandora. I can see all of my categories in NetFlix and can browse them with a minimum of effort (not as easy as the Wii, but acceptable).

My only bad comment is that I cannot "Search" for titles via the embedded NetFlix app. But that could be rectified by a firmware upgrade.

Congratulations to Vizio for another great product!

(Posted on 4/24/11)

Excellent!! Review by coburncliff

Had the VBR 220 for a couple weeks now and no complaints except, the remote's stiff buttons. I managed to connect it and get Pandora running in 20 minutes. I haven't tried the various online movie connections but will soon. I give it 8 out of 10.

(Posted on 4/11/11)

Just needs more apps & better remote Review by upflip1

If the Vizio 220 had a slider remote and came with more apps like youtube it would be the best; still for under $150 I am impressed. Easy to set up, just don't like the buttons.

(Posted on 4/7/11)

So far, so good Review by Dynasore

We purchased the VBR220 omly a couple of days ago and are, of course, still learning the ropes so to speak. The remote arrows around the select switch tend to cause cramps in the aged hands & fingers when wandering through the myriad groups of selections and since we're still on the free first 30 days plan, we cannot search yet. As for the VBR220, it appears to be a very adequate machine. It was terribly easy to hook up even with attaching the speaker cables into the Bose. Like I said, we've had it only a couple of days, but so far, we love it

(Posted on 4/2/11)

Great DVD Player Review by radarman19

Overall a great DVD Player. A great investment for the price. The setup was easy and simple. 10 minutes out of the box and I was logged into my Netflix account and streaming movies.

Just two concerns: As with most of the other comments...the buttons on the remote are extremely stiff.

And, the controls for the netflix application are confusing. I still cannot figure out how to actually "search" for a title. I'm sure I'll figure it out.

In summary it is a great Blu-Ray player. I also loved the fact that when I connected it to my Vizio TV the volume functions on the remote worked on my TV. No need to enter or look up codes.

(Posted on 3/24/11)

Gift to Me Review by Lon

I rarely do anything for myself but once a year i have this gift to me thing i do. Just a little reward , This year i settled on it being a blu ray player. Went to walmart bought a magnavox, within three hours it was back at walmart and almost scrapped the whole idea. Glad i changed my mind and bought this vbr220 it is wonderful and does everything it says it will . Have had it a little over a week could not be more pleased! Thanks for saving my gift to me VIZIO!!!!!

(Posted on 3/12/11)

Greay blu ray player Review by mike

I purchased a insigna 46 in lcs from a friend that was only 2 months old and I thought I would match up with a same brand blu ray wifi player.I found one on sale at bad buy for 120 dollars what a piece of garbage. Everytime you powered it on a pop up stating player need and upgrade. After 2 weeks it just died I took it back for a refund and the morons at best buy in saginaw mi are idiots by far. They plugged the player in and looked at me like I was crazy. After 30 mins of them triying to get it to work. I yelled and asked them if they were done playing. Finally a manager came over and okayed a refund mind you I had the reciept. I will never buy a thing at best buy again period. I went to walmart and purchased the vizio with wifi for 130.00 its twice the player that insigna was. When it was working. Thumbs up vizio

(Posted on 3/11/11)

SLEEK.....BUT.......... Review by dumbyell

**PURCHASED TWO BLU-RAY PLAYERS; MAGNAVOX AND THIS VIZIO. MAGNAVOX WAS GOOD, VIZIO IS GREAT! EASY SET-UP EVERY FEATURE, NO BRAIN REQUIRED, NOT KIDDING!!
**PACKAGING WAS BY FAR THE BEST AND SLEEKEST!
**REMOTE SUCKS, MAKES MY HANDS ACHE AFTER A MIN OR TWO ON FACEBOOK, ETC.
***QUESTION:
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS AN OPTION TO DOWNLOAD MORE FEATURED APPS, ETC????? WOULD LOVE THAT AVAILABILITY.

(Posted on 2/22/11)

Hmmm Review by Hammer

This may be why some Discs don't play? From User Guide:
Region codes
Blu-ray Discs and DVDs have region codes to help prevent
illegal distribution of discs. If the disc’s region code does
not match your player’s region code, the disc will not play.
The disc’s region code is displayed on the disc or disc
packaging. You can only play Blu-ray Discs that have a
region code of A and you can only play DVDs that have a
region code of 1 or ALL.

(Posted on 2/15/11)

Excellent Player Review by bambam

03/12/2011

We had bought a magnavox wireless blu-ray, then found out it did not have the Netflix app so we returned it and got the VIZIO vbr220 and I am quite impressed with it. The setup was super easy, all the app's work flawlessly. Only complaint i have is same as everyone else, with the remote. Thats a minor problem, I would highly recommend this player to anyone,I noticed even when i opened the box, wow!!! it was packed beautifully,has it own storage bag, very impressive right from box to play. rating on 1-5. I would have say like 4.9 and thats only because of remote, I would think they went all out on everything else, why couldn't they do just little better job with the remote? Anyways this is a Great Blu-Ray Player, You surely will not be disappointed....

(Posted on 2/12/11)

great tv & apps Review by irby651

This dvd is a wonderful thing picyires nice and clear great apps love downloading netflix movies I have not tried any other apps since the trial period requires that you give your cc# but again great piece of machinery. Love it,Love it!

(Posted on 2/3/11)

Nice Device Review by none

Good device. I wish it had the Block Buster On-line application

(Posted on 1/29/11)

Good with difficulties Review by js

I really only have two complaints, one is that it takes an unusually long time for it to turn on, and the other is that it won't play some of our dvd movies. Guess I am just use to turning on my dvd player and having it play a movie asap. Otherwise, it works pretty good.

(Posted on 1/19/11)

Stop Shopping ! Best Buy !! Vizio VBR220 !!!!!!!! Review by Groov

I read reviews on various Blu Ray Players about the number ONE Rated Players from Buyers and the so called Experts.Did this for over a week or two trying to ensure I picked a Blu Ray Player with all of the right features.Study hard and study long.As you go through all the info availiable to you various technical features that are desirable in a avant garde player or repeated over and over again.Built in Wi FI (no lan adapter needed) Wi Fi Ready ( Has Wi Fi Capabilities but you need to purchase Lan Dougle adapter to work wireless)HDMI Cord(Either Comes with Player or has to be purchased)Connectability(The effort you will have to put into making the wireless connection work).Oh don't forget about DNLA,.7.1 Surround or 5.1, 3D Capabilities,Streaming Programs and Programming Aps updates.Be advised a Blu Ray Player that has most of these features built in is usually expensive.The Vizio VBR220 is a remarkable Blu Ray Player. Especially when you consider it comes with built in Wi Fi,Flawless Connectability out of the box,nothing to up date(even with my 6 year old Zytel Router) located over 50 ft from living room area..Also allows you to get all of the on line sites promissed.This Player is not Programed like some others to only get certain Web Sites.The Picture & Sound Quality Rates with the best(Sony,Samsung,LG Ect ....... Yes the Remote has issues.However you will adjust to that after you are hooked up and ready to go on line in less than 5 min following the easy set up instructions provided.Stop Looking ! This is the ONE !!!!!!!! At $138.00 Walmart !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Posted on 1/3/11)

Excellent Review by Rusty

MY WIFE AND I GOT THE VBR220 BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER FOR CHRISTMAS 2010 FROM OUR KIDS WE LOVE IT , IT WAS EASY TO HOOK UP AND GET RUNNING WE HAD IT DONE IN ABOUT 15 MIN. WE ALSO BOUGHT THE VIZIO HDMI CABLES AND LET ME TELL YOU THE PICTURE AND SOUND ARE AMAZING WE ALSO HAVE A 42" VIZIO TV AND LOVE IT, THANK YOU VIZIO FOR THE GREAT PRODUCTS

(Posted on 1/2/11)

What a great product that is easy to set up. Review by gclarkins

It works great with my Apple router. I just put in the password and everything works great. Netflix, Vudu and Pandora stream like a champ. This is my first Vizio product and I am very impressed with it in general. The built in wireless "N" is the icing on the cake so no separate internet dongle needed with this one.

(Posted on 12/29/10)

Awsome! Review by SRacak

This was my first Blu-Ray purchase and because of past experience with Vizio televisions I didn't hesitate. I wasn't disappointed and you won't be either. EASY set up, EXCELLENT performance and AFFORDABLE.

(Posted on 12/26/10)

vbr220 great blu-ray player Review by vince

on the other hand the packing was not so great some of the packing was glued to the top of the player if you scrape the GLUE off it take the finish off. have 2 vizio tv sound bar and blu-ray player very nice products for the price

(Posted on 12/8/10)

Decent Player Review by Brad in FL

As mentioned - remote sucks. Why can't these companies find a remote that is solid and works... and stick with it.. forever... and ever. Why must a remote be redigned with every new model?

I own two Vizio products - this player and a 37" LCD.. and both remotes feel like complete junk.

That said - DVD does what it should.

Thanks for who ever posted the info about

FACEBOOK, TWITTER, WEATHER, AP, ETC - are ALL in the VUDU App ... I kept looking over my literature and wondering.. "WTH!? IT SAYS FACEBOOK RIGHT HERE!?!?"

LoL - Sure enough, all that stuff loaded up in the VUDU App - no credit card required for what I tried this morning. Brought up weather and news no problem.. and it looked pretty darn slick.

(Posted on 11/29/10)

Everything but playing DVDs is good Review by Griffin

I love that I can watch Netflix on this player and it works well with my wireless network. But DVDs regularly refuse to play. It will reject the disk. I can often play this game where I reset the device and close the tray and try again and eventually it will work. This did not work with a recent DVD. And these are not copies, but purchased, regular DVDs.

(Posted on 11/29/10)

Another Great Vizio Product Review by Don

Just wanted express my thanks to Vizio for another great product.

Black Friday, a great day to come home with a new Blu-Ray player. I read many reviews and decided to go with the VBR220 st the stores regular price over all the super sale items they had a Black Friday Pricing.

Initial setup was a breeze as was connecting it to the internet..

I even signed on to Netflix and watched a movie within 10 minutes after connecting the player for the first time.

The picture is awesome through my Vizio TV, Startup is fast, Menues are super easy to use, and internet downloads to stream video is immediate. I'm extremely happy that I chose this player over the ones that were on Black Friday deals.
Nice Job Vizio

(Posted on 11/27/10)

so far wonderful Review by jr

i am simply writing to see if anyone has figured out how to access ny times and flickr ect... so far its been wonderful for my netflix.

(Posted on 11/23/10)

EXCELLENT Review by islandboy

I purchased this on Sunday at Walmart, it was on sale. I am extremely pleased with the quality of this product! It was outta the box and hooked up in 15 minutes! If your hesitating, don't! Buy it!

(Posted on 11/10/10)

Great Product!!! Review by Tim

I actually bought this Vizio BlueRay on a whim. My wife and I were walking through Wal-Mart and thought we would look at BlueBay players. Well, I know the quality of Vizio from past equipment purchased in the past so we bought the Vizio BlueRay. We looked at the 99.00 version and decided to go with the one that was a bit more expensive because it had WiFi (no cables). When I returned home, I hooked it up, turned it on and had it working within minutes. I have the WPS (protected wireless) already set up at my house so when I turned the TV on and went to connect the wireless a message popped up telling me to press the button on me WPS router. I pressed the button and it linked up on the first try without me having to enter any passwords or anything. I registered the Netflix and have been wacthing movies wirelessly now since a bought it and it works like it is supposed to, flawlessly. I did chat with a Vizio rep becuase I tried to do an online (wireless) update of the firmware and he told me there was not one available at the time, but when it was set up it should work. This is the third Vizio product I have purchased and have another 22" Razor on the way for each of the kids bedrooms. Plan on putting wireless bluerays in those rooms as well (Yes, Vizio players too...)

(Posted on 11/3/10)

Excellent!! Review by lirawlins

Bought the BR220 and easily hooked it up to the TV and to my wifi. I'm using it with Vizio's 55" LED LCD. Picture quality is amazing and it is very user friendly. I highly recommend this Blu-Ray or any of Vizio's products. Got it at Walmart for $138.

My only complaint is that the User Manual is only available online at Vizio's website. I would prefer to have a hard copy.

I also agree about the buttons on the remote. The buttons do require a lot of pressure to use.

That being said, it's still an amazing product.

(Posted on 11/1/10)

How to find facebook app Review by Jeff

To all who like myself who could not find the facebook and other apps that were advertised on the box they are under the vudu icon. Click on vudu and it has multiple apps on another screen. Not sure why but there they are. Hope this helps.

(Posted on 10/24/10)

EXCELLENT Review by JENNY

I got it for my birthday and I love it. Love the applications and the image is flawless. Very nice and easy to install.

(Posted on 10/14/10)

Vizio blu ray all the way Review by Stem

I purchased a Sony blu ray dvd player with wireless capabilitiies, got it home and realized I had to buy the wireless adapter. Went and bought the wireless adapter and could never get it to work properly and I had over $200 invested. Took the Sony stuff back went to Walmart bought the Vizio blu ray wireless hooked it up found my wireless network and I was watching my free VUDU movie all in about 30 mins (VUDU is great by the way but a lil pricey). I have been very happy with all my vizio products especially this blu ray but I do have one complaint the remote sucks and I cannot find the code to get my time warner cable remote programmed to the blu ray player. The picture on the blu ray is great and the wireless apps work well. The main reason I bought this player was for Pandora and Netflix and they both work flawlessly so for around $150 (yes Costco has this player for $149.99 right now go figure after I paid $170 at walmart but it is still worth it. I have it hooked up to my Vizio tv and it works great with my 2.1 surround sound Vizio setup also. On a rating of scale of 5 with 5 being the best I would give it a 4.5, only because of the remote which is pretty cheap. Go get one and save some money.

(Posted on 10/14/10)

Vizio blu ray all the way Review by Stem

I purchased a Sony blu ray dvd player with wireless capabilitiies, got it home and realized I had to buy the wireless adapter. Went and bought the wireless adapter and could never get it to work properly and I had over $200 invested. Took the Sony stuff back went to Walmart bought the Vizio blu ray wireless hooked it up found my wireless network and I was watching my free VUDU movie all in about 30 mins (VUDU is great by the way but a lil pricey). I have been very happy with all my vizio products especially this blu ray but I do have one complaint the remote sucks and I cannot find the code to get my time warner cable remote programmed to the blu ray player. The picture on the blu ray is great and the wireless apps work well. The main reason I bought this player was for Pandora and Netflix and they both work flawlessly so for around $150 (yes Costco has this player for $149.99 right now go figure after I paid $170 at walmart but it is still worth it. I have it hooked up to my Vizio tv and it works great with my 2.1 surround sound Vizio setup also. On a rating of scale of 5 with 5 being the best I would give it a 4.5, only because of the remote which is pretty cheap. Go get one and save some money.

(Posted on 10/14/10)

How to access add'l apps - Facebook, Twitter, ect... Review by Chilly Willy

Additional apps (except movies) are all in Vudu free of charge.

(Posted on 9/27/10)

I love Vizio products! Review by Debbie

I purchased a 47" Vizio (VL470M) in May and decided to replace the rest of my home theater products with the Vizio Blu-Ray player (VBR220) and the Vizio High Definition sound bar (VSB210WS). Not only was everything easy to set up, the quality is just outstanding. I was blown away by the blu-ray and the sound bar is incredible. I really didn't believe I could get "home theater" sound out of a sound bar, but I was wrong. The sound is awesome, the wireless subwoofer works great and everything together has a sleek, contemporary, sexy look. . .I'm in love with it all and my 2 sons are both completely envious now. . .

I have to say - Vizio products are the best bang for your buck and their customer service is the best I've encountered in years. I would recommend Vizio products to anyone (and I do all the time!).

I have only one complaint - just one - and that's the remote controls that come with the products. As others have said, the buttons on the blu-ray's remote are very hard to push, and the remote for the sound bar, while it has completely different buttons, is also lacking.

I purchased a universal remote (Vizio, of course) today at Wal-mart for $17.96, programmed it in about 5 minutes to control my TV, blu-ray player, sound bar and cable TV box. It works for all the products beautifully and I am thrilled! Only $17.96!!

So for those of you with multiple products - go get this remote. If I can program it, anyone can and the buttons, options, everything - very easy to figure out and use.

Great job, Vizio - you've made a life-long customer out of me!

(Posted on 9/21/10)

VBR220 Great Blu-Ray Player! Review by Dale Deaton

Love this player! No issues hooking it up to TV, Web, Net Flix. I do have the same issue as "Ming" from above, I don't know where to go or what to do it get more apps like FaceBook, NYT, or any news or weather apps. If anyone can help with this plz send me a e-mail at dale.deaton@yahoo.com

Over all it's the best deal for the money I could find. Thanks for making a great product!

- Dale

(Posted on 9/19/10)

Excellent Value for the Price Review by DaveD

I purchased the VBR210 (apparently not on the Vizio website yet), and the box didn't have a User's Manual. Despite that minor omission, I was completely up and running (hardwired to my Vizio 42" LCD and wireless to our home network) in about 10 minutes! Set-up is very easy and intuitive for anyone who has hooked up audio video components before.

Quality of the Blu-Ray disk experience was staggeringly good. NetFlix streaming from our Instant Queue at 1080p is clearly superior to what we were receiving before (NetFlix via Wii at 480p). Also had my wife's Pandora Account up and streaming quality audio in just moments. I agree with the other comments about the Remote being a little hard to press on the buttons, but I'll adapt!

Since the VBR210 isn't on the Vizio website (yet), I wasn't able to register my purchase until I contacted Tech Support via the Chat Box function. The tech rep (William K.) was extremely helpful, took my registration that way and even e-mailed me the VBR210 User's Manual. This purchase has been a bit unconventional so far, but a very fulfilling experience.

Thanks for a excellent value/price combination ($179.99 at Target Stores).

(Posted on 9/7/10)

vbr220 Great Deal Review by peter

I had no problems with the wireless done in 10 min No problems with Net flix or Pandora I spent little more for my modem.I just don t like the remote hard to push and have to be center.This is a overall great product .A++++++++++++++

(Posted on 9/6/10)

where do I find NYT, Facebook apps? Review by ming

Love my VBR220 out of box...
Greate WIFI, Netflix, Vudo, Pandora...etc.
BUT where do I find NYT, Facebook apps?

Thanks, Ming

(Posted on 8/26/10)

Very nice unit!! Review by Loco

Purchased the new VBR231 over the weekend. So new in fact, that they don't even have it up on the website yet. Paid $149 at BJ's. Like users of the VBR220 have reported, out of the box and running wireless apps (Vudu and Netflix) in less than 10 minutes.

Video quality is great on both the discs and via the apps. The remote is a little quirky. You need to point directly at the unit and apply a bit of pressure (getting clicker thumb syndrome).
Also, a blue tooth keyboard on the remote would have been nice, especially for the facebook app. . I see they offer that option on some of the newer TV remotes.

Overall, very satisfied. Can't beat it for the money.

(Posted on 8/18/10)

Flawless Review by Brandon

All I need to say is flawless. I hooked this up to my 42" VIZIO TV and within 2 minutes I had connected the wifi, setup the device and was looking at Netflix titles. Owned it only a week now but it is perfect. Thanks for a great device.

(Posted on 8/16/10)

OK Needs more video vendors remote way to hard to press but I love it Review by cOLEY

I was a little let down when I read that I MUST install at minimum a 1 gig USB (Formatted only at AT 32) drive in order to enjoy the DB Live feature if your Blue Ray movie has the extra option.
About 8 months ago I'd bought a Wester Digital WD Live Media Player and 4 months later WD came out with the NETFLIX feature. The offered no firmware update even for money. I thought that was a very poor way to treat a customer but them I read that the CPU and or Memory in the one I bought for $94.00 (about 3/2010) was not large enough and fast enough to handle a Firmware upgrade. Sounded like hogwash. I have had no problem playing Full 10 minute YouTube videos on it, go figure.

I love this Vizio 220, I was amazed how easy it was to setup the internet. It was the least price unit that had wifi built in. My 50" TV is on the wall in the living room and the router is in the bedroom. It would be hard to run an RJ45/cat5 cable to the router. Before I knew it I was into my router and video was playing.

I had a little problem with the $15.00 free credit on VUDU (So I THOUGHT) The screen that tells you what numbers to enter didn't stay on long enough for me to write them down. Anyway I figured I would use my credit card with Vudu and Netflix and BINGO I noticed there was a $15.00 credit sitting in my VUDU account despite I messed upwith the number entry. Later I read that one did not have to be concerned if they had a Vizio player. For some reason it just gives you the credit.

Hey I feel this is great it may be short lived but at 9.95/month netflix I'm going to kill my $60 a month saatelite bill and a lot of movies on Vudu are $2.95 (for 24 hour period) and thats not to bad.

I only have a DSL lite i.e. 1.5meg down/256k up speed so Im limited to standard video (the least clearest, old 480i) but heck its fine with me. Its very pleasing on the eyes and I never got on jam in 5 movies. Only once did I stop a movie half through on Netflix and for some reason it wouldnt resume.

My biggest but minor complaint is that the remote buttons are way to hard to press. I feel like I will tear up the rubber before a year passes because I have to press everything so hard. Also when a keyboard pops up on the screen if a is at far left and lets say J is on far right and you need to press b after j you must back all the way up to B you cant simply pass J to A then select B as I could on my Dlink 620 Media player. (Its also Wifi) I hope they want mess with each other (maybe thats the answer to why it jammed)?

One feature that truly impressed me about the way Netflix is setup in this box is I got sleepy 1/2 way through a movie. but I wanted to see the rest but closed it up and went to sleep. When I turned the unit on my movie started right were I left off. I thought that was very nice. There is a box out there without blue ray that has much more options of movie providers. I'm tempted to buy it. HOWEVER I'm am going to put my FAITH in VIZIO,a company I never herd of until big screens came out that they will offer some sort of firmware upgrade every 6 or so months to include more providers. If they dont this unit may become obsolete and be nothing more than a BD player with only 2 movie channels. That want be good Vizio. I vowed never to buy another Western Digital for the stunt they pulled. Please don't do that to us customers that are supporting your cause at the time. Please give us some firmware type upgrade. I didn't see anywhere to check for a newer firmware upgrade but I'm sure Vizio can do it. Keep in mind Thumb drive memory is cheap now. I'm amazed you didn't simply put the 1 gig memory needed for DB live in the box from the start but look at it this way, Maybe you can design the next firmware to go into a 2 4 or 8 gig USB stick so you can send a firmware upgrade into the USb drive. I must leave it in place anyway so please give the firmware option a consideration. I would like my company to envy my Vizio and ask where I got not laugh because it has 2 channels and others now have 10 or 12. This is a Great product,for a great price. My Blue rays start fast (I don't know what some people complain about them starting so slow) You must have addressed that problem early on.

I want to brag about my Vizio for years to come. Hint Hint. Now I will return to enjoy some nice music and watch a movie later on my neat Vizio.

(Posted on 8/14/10)

i love it best investment Review by msdnicety

I just purchased this on 8/10/2010 and it was so easy to set up, i am not electronically inclined, so if i can set it up anyone can. i already have a blu-ray player for the living room so i decided to look into one for my vizio tv in my room, my friend recommended i get this vbr220 blu-ray player since i am a member of netflix, pandora, and facebook she said i would love it. i purchased this one from ebay and it was brand new sealed in plastic with the seal never opened. it was the best money i ever bought and I love streaming to watch movies. thanks vizio for the great products going to surprise my husband for his birthday with a 55''tv and a vbr220 blu-ray player for his game room. thank you for making things so simple. i would definitely recommend your products to everyone and anyone. best money spent i love it

(Posted on 8/12/10)

Awesome Review by lnp

This was so easy to setup, without a manual, but than I'm a tech, my 16 year old had it figured out in under 15 minutes. You really cannot go wrong, this is the ticket.
Keep up the GREAT Work Vizio!!!

(Posted on 8/9/10)

excellent Review by Tom

I actually purchased A VBR210 today and couldn't locate it on VIZIOs Website. So Far it is Awesome . connected right up to my 5 yr old DlinK wireless Router. Quickly connected to NETFlix and streamed a movie then watched A blue Ray Disc of Topgun it was fantastic. I want to watch AVATAR in Blueray now.
I am currently hooked up using component video as I thought I had an HDMI cable at home but it was a PC monitor to HDMI cable. However the component video is awesome even if only 720P.
My Logitech remote was also able to be programmed to work it with no issues what so ever.

(Posted on 8/9/10)

Excellent Review by Lance

I purchased mind a couple of days ago, and had a hard time sleeping (because it's awesome - lol), I would recommend this to anyone who's looking for a Blue Ray player. The Pandora music is incredible... Just trying to figure out Facebook and the other apps.

(Posted on 8/6/10)

So far so good Review by Petunia

At present very, very satisfied with the player. When I first hooked it up, nothing happened. The lights on the back were on but I could not get it to turn on, no power. I had to tap the top of it several times and suddenly VOILA, the power can on. Go figure. It scared me at first, loose connection maybe, should I take it back to Walmart or what? After hooking up all the connections, bother, I thought I'd keep it for a trial run, if it screwed up again it was going back. I got this Blu Ray a week ago and so far so good. It has an excellent picture and I love streaming movies from Netlix, piece of cake. I just hope that it keeps on working as well as it is. I recommend this product.

(Posted on 7/26/10)

So very worth it Review by Alex

Just go this thing tonight with the blu-ray of Saving Private Ryan. Awesome!! Easily recognized my router for internet connection. I am hooked up to Netflix and Pandora and I am eager to give Vudu a test run. This player is worth it folks. I have owned 2 Vizio LCDs and if thing is like them I will be enjoying this for some time... at least until I upgrade to Vizio's 3D equipment!!

(Posted on 7/15/10)

Very Impressed Review by Ms Meechie

So I have waited forever to buy a blu-ray player because I really never saw a need, but after being convinced by a friend of mine who swears by them. I have to say I am impressed, the set up was really easy and the connecting wirelessly to my router was smooth. I went back and forth between this one and one from Sony, and as soon as I listed the specs to my friend he was like, get the Vizio, but I think what sold him on it was the built in wireless adapter. I have no idea why I waited, but I am glad I did because this model is great.

(Posted on 7/13/10)

VBR220 Review by Edith

My new VBR220 would not connect to my Belkin router using the control button on the remote, I had to manually set the VIA to my router using the menu selections. once I figured this out, set up was only 2 minutes. Wireless internet connection is great, picture is clear. I can instantly stream movies from NETFLIX. Overall, I'm satisfied with my VIZO VBR220

(Posted on 7/13/10)

Excellent Review by Dave

Read the reviews prior to buying. All the stores in my area were sold out. Finally found one store that had 3! Bought 2 of the 3 and installed them seamlessly in less than 5 minutes each. Awesome signal strength and works well with just a linksys wireless G network. Only complaint is I cannot download user manual.....Other than that, my family will see these as Christmas gifts...grin

(Posted on 7/4/10)

WIFI Difficult to connect Review by Jim

After three calls to tech support and two to my internet carrier, I finally got an internet connection. Was not happy with all the time and phone calls and all the changes I had to make to my router to get it to accept this Blu-ray.

(Posted on 6/22/10)