Vizio recently announced that millions of SmartCast customers now have access to several A&E Networks apps commercial free.
The subscription apps include HISTORY Vault, A&E Crime Central and Lifetime Movie Club, according to a Feb. 7 press release. The apps are available through the SmartCast platform, as well as through Vizio’s WatchFree streaming service.
“Vizio’s commitment to offer viewers a wide breadth of compelling content and experiences makes expanding A&E on SmartCast a natural fit,” said Katherine Pond, vice president of business development for Vizio, in the release. “With A&E’s entertainment portfolio that tells amazing stories and spans multiple genres, we’re thrilled to be launching these additional apps that are sure to keep the whole family entertained.”
Mark Garner, executive vice president of global content sales and business development for A+E Networks, shared his excitement about the venture.
“This integration with VIZIO SmartCast TVs extends the reach of these popular streaming apps and greatly adds to our connected TV footprint, making it easier than ever for our engaged audiences to access their favorite content when, where, and how they want,” Garner said in the release. “We value our relationship with VIZIO and look forward to building new ways for viewers to tune into their favorite library content across our brands.”
The HISTORY Vault has more than 3,500 hours of content that includes series, specials and documentaries, according to the release. Popular programs include “America’s Greatest Feud: The History of the Hatfields and the McCoys,” and “Ice Road Truckers.”
A&E Crime Central has 1,300 hours of content that includes crime shows from A&E, The HISTORY Channel, Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network, the release stated. Popular shows include “The First 48: Missing Persons,” “Beyond Scared Straight,” and “Cold Case files.”
The Lifetime Movie Club offers more than 300 films including “Flowers in the Attic,” “Death of a Cheerleader” and “Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret.”