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Customer reviews for VIZIO 40" Class VFD40M Series Full HD LED Smart TV for
VIZIO 40" Class VFD40M Series Full HD LED Smart TV
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7,351 ratings6,350 reviews
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Jun 20, 2025
Reviewer name: JBV1025
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Surprise Setup Cost!

I have purchased 2 Vizio TVs in the past. My recent third purchase a 43" Full HD Smart TV, came with a surprise cost where I had to pay a (substantial) setup fee so I could get the TV to work (after the purchase). This includes Over-the-air (OTA) channels that are free. So my total cost to get this TV ballooned 41% additional increase over what I paid at the store!! There was no mention of this fee upon purchase. The time you find out about this charge is after you unpackage the TV install it and you are sitting down to start it up. It's too bad that this is now happening. Vizio makes a good product but with this surprise cost going forward I will no longer be purchasing from Vizio products in the future.

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I would like to offer the assistance of our award-winning technical support team with this issue. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’ or for instant support download the VIZIO Mobile app, then click "Support" and "Contact Us.

Jun 29, 2025
Reviewer name: CheetsinPA
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Third a time NOT a Charm

Bought my third Vizio TV a few weeks ago. Loved the first two. In fact one is still absolutely perfect after about 15 years. My second one I bought a year ago and the third one - the subject of this review I bought a month ago. #3,is a disappointment. When you turn it on the picture comes up out of focus. You need to wait about 30 seconds and in then comes in to focus. That’s the short of it. Gonna call and see what they say! It’s NOT my internet connection because my LG is perfect! I’ll follow up this review and post the outcome of my call to Vizio.

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I would like to offer the assistance of our award-winning technical support team with this issue. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’ or for instant support download the VIZIO Mobile app, then click "Support" and "Contact Us.

Jun 7, 2025
Reviewer name: suzy
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

vizio 40" tv for $138 @ sams

Lowest possible rating because this tv is extremely frustrating to use. The guide is a nightmare & you can miss your show trying to find the channel. I have spectrum wifi & my guess the signal is not strong enough, constant connectivity problems. Spend a little more $ to get a more satisfactory product, this tv is way too frustrating to use regularly.

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Jun 24, 2025
Reviewer name: Nader Bassily
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

bad experience

I wouldn’t say this is the worst TV ever, but it’s definitely cheap for a reason. Here’s why I’m returning it: After unboxing the Vizio TV, I went through the setup—added my account, connected it to WiFi, signed into Google, and everything worked fine. I then hired someone to mount it high on the wall, as I purchased multiple units to use in my retail store for in-store advertising. But once the TV was mounted and powered on again, it prompted me to go through the entire setup process as if it were brand new—asking for WiFi, account setup, etc. I thought maybe it was because it had been unplugged, so I went through the steps again. Unfortunately, every time I turn it off and back on, it resets and asks for the full setup again. I gave it a few tries, but the problem kept happening. After some research, I found that this is a common issue—clearly a software defect. My advice: test your unit thoroughly before mounting or installing it. I now have to pay someone again to take it down and reinstall a replacement. In the end, trying to save money by buying a cheaper TV cost me more in time, labor, and frustration. If you ask me, skip this one and invest in a better-quality TV. I honestly doubt this one would’ve lasted a year anyway.

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We appreciate you taking the time to review our product. We are constantly working to deliver exceptional value, endless entertainment options and amazing customer experience. We’ll continue to use feedback like yours to improve our TVs and the user experience in the future. 

Aug 15, 2024
Reviewer name: Kimberly Lynn
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Tv

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this tv and there was so much work involved in watching it. Where are the days when you buy a tv and just turn it on and enjoy. I had to sign up or in to Vizio. I had to download the Vizio app. I had to to a factory reset twice. I mean come on. Why does a person have to sign up for stuff whenever they buy something. Everything is so involved these days.

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Sep 19, 2024
Reviewer name: JB24
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

TV stand legs appeared to have melted & shattered

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the TV Lulu a month ago and came home the other day to find the TV leaning forward with both TV stand legs, broken and the part dead, cruising shattered into almost black powder crystals. This needs to be resolved with a replacement as I can no longer return.

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I would like to offer the assistance of our award-winning technical support team with this issue. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’ or for instant support download the VIZIO Mobile app, then click "Support" and "Contact Us.

Jul 28, 2024
Reviewer name: noneu
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

I'ts ok

The only problem I have is when I hooked up the Vizio it was extremely hard to get through all the questions that I think are not important. I do not and will not pay for any service with any television. I had to become a member which I think is unfair. Also the channel numbers are on the upper left hand of the screen so small I can't read them without getting up right in front of the screen. Other than that I ma stuck with it until I can afford a better television

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We understand your concern about the new VIZIO Account requirement. At VIZIO, we are constantly working to improve your entertainment experience. With an improved, central destination to access all VIZIO Smart TV benefits and features, we're excited to welcome you to VIZIO Account.

Jul 2, 2024
Reviewer name: Pondlily
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Picture and Apps

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just bought this to replace a huge Sony in my guest garage garage apartment! Love how light it is carrying up the stairs! Great picture. Had a little trouble setting it up with my hidden WiFi but figured it out and it works great! Sure my guests will enjoy it!

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Jul 30, 2024
Reviewer name: pmag56
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Great Picture, but...

I've had this set for a little over two weeks and it randomly reboots itself whenever I access Paramount + This doesn't happen with Max, Netflix, or Amazon Prime or regular OTA channels. What's going on? Is it a software glitch in your set/system or Paramount issue? Help!!!

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I would like to offer the assistance of our award-winning technical support team with this issue. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’ or for instant support download the VIZIO Mobile app, then click "Support" and "Contact Us.

Sep 5, 2024
Reviewer name: MrPhillip2
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Doesn’t work well with poor internet/WiFi

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Doesn’t work well with poor internet/WiFi Takes forever to turn on, freezes often. Too small to read from across the room, but would be a nice computer monitor. The remote doesn’t support voice. Didn’t say that on the box.

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I would like to offer the assistance of our award-winning technical support team with this issue. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’ or for instant support download the VIZIO Mobile app, then click "Support" and "Contact Us.