Where Are Vizio Televisions Made?

Vizio TVs are not manufactured in the United States. Vizio’s 2021 Annual Report confirms that its products are assembled abroad. While Vizio controls the design and development process in California, similar to Apple’s strategy, the actual manufacturing is outsourced to third-party vendors.

Vizio’s design and engineering teams are located in Irvine, California, where they conceptualize and develop Vizio products. However, the manufacturing process takes place outside the US. This information is readily available on Vizio’s website, reinforcing the company’s transparency about its manufacturing locations.

A significant development in February 2024 was Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio for $2.3 billion. This acquisition has raised questions about the future of Vizio’s manufacturing. Walmart’s primary interest appears to be Vizio’s SmartCast operating system, rather than the television sets themselves.

Currently, it’s uncertain whether Walmart will maintain the Vizio brand or integrate it as their in-house TV brand. Should Walmart choose to invest further in Vizio’s TV business, leveraging their extensive supply chain could potentially influence where future Vizio televisions are manufactured. This could lead to changes in production locations, though no concrete plans have been announced. The long-term impact of the acquisition on Vizio’s manufacturing remains to be seen.