CuriosityStream Now Available on VIZIO SmartCast TV(SM)
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CuriosityStream, created by the founder of Discovery Channel and home to award-winning original documentary features and series exploring science, space, technology, history, nature, health and more, is now available on VIZIO SmartCast displays. The availability of CuriosityStream on the VIZIO SmartCast TV platform allows VIZIO owners to browse and stream world-class documentaries right on their big screen. The app is rolling out now to 2016 and 2017 VIZIO SmartCast P-, M- and E-Series Ultra HD display collections.
With the integration of the CuriosityStream app into the VIZIO SmartCast TV platform, users can watch CuriosityStream's most popular and binge-worthy shows including the Emmy® award-winning series Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places and David Attenborough's Light On Earth directly on their VIZIO SmartCast displays.
Connected TV platforms are key to the television entertainment revolution. A recent report from research firm Parks Associates shows 46% of homes with broadband in the U.S. now have a smart TV, making it the most commonly used platform for online video content.
"Ease of use is a key reason viewers are gravitating to smart TVs, and the VIZIO SmartCast TV platform excels at giving consumers direct access to the entertainment they want, all in one place," says Clint Stinchcomb, Chief Distribution Officer for CuriosityStream. "We are thrilled to have CuriosityStream's library of incredible documentaries and shows ready for VIZIO users to discover and watch."
CuriosityStream's immersive experiences feature world-renowned experts, stunning visuals and unrivaled storytelling. CuriosityStream fills a void in a crowded media landscape for viewers searching for a trusted source of engaging shows, whether you want to explore Mars, travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, or discover the secrets behind the science of nutrition.
CuriosityStream offers a 7-day free trial, with monthly subscription plans starting as low as $2.99.
About CuriosityStream
Launched by Discovery Communications founder and media visionary John Hendricks, CuriosityStream is the award-winning streaming and on-demand destination where viewers can journey through our world and beyond. Our immersive experiences feature experts from Stephen Hawking and David Attenborough to Veritasium's Derek Muller, stunning visuals, and unrivaled storytelling to demystify science, history, technology, nature, health and more. With over 1,700 features and series, including exclusive originals, CuriosityStream is available in over 190 countries to watch on TV, desktop, mobile and tablets. Find us on the web and via Roku, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV and Google Chromecast, iOS and Android, as well as Amazon Channels, Sling TV, VRV, Comcast Xfinity on Demand, Layer3 TV and the Sony, LG, VIZIO and Samsung smart TV platforms.
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