<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25295334/STK257_VISIO__B.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2040" height="1360" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25295334/STK257_VISIO__B.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>   </figcaption> </figure> <p>Walmart bought Vizio in 2024, and now it's taking the next steps to formally fold the TV maker into itself by phasing out Vizio accounts. Now, when you purchase a new Vizio TV, you'll be asked to sign in or create a Walmart account. Customers will have the option to merge their Vizio account, if they have one, with their Walmart account. Your only other option will be to simply delete it.</p> <p>According to an email sent by Vizio, customers who choose to delete their account will have 30 days to request a copy of any data related to the account, after which it &#34;may no longer be available.&#34; The email also said that while the option to merge accoun …</p> <p>Read the full story at The Verge.</p></div>

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<p>Walmart is integrating Vizio into its operations following its acquisition of the TV maker in 2024. Customers purchasing new Vizio TVs will need to sign in or create a Walmart account, with an option to merge existing Vizio accounts. Those opting to delete their accounts will have 30 days to request their data before it may become unavailable, as stated in a communication from Vizio.</p>

- Walmart has begun the process of integrating Vizio after its acquisition in 2024 by phasing out Vizio accounts.  
- Customers purchasing a new Vizio TV are now required to sign in or create a Walmart account, with the option to merge existing Vizio accounts or delete them.  
- Those opting for deletion will have 30 days to request their account data before it becomes unavailable.

Vizio accounts are becoming Walmart accounts