# Vizio > Vizio Inc. is an American company that designs and sells televisions, soundbars, and viewer data/advertising software. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in California, it rose to prominence by offering high-definition displays at aggressive price points through warehouse clubs and mass retailers. In 2024, the brand entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/vizio - Slug: vizio - BAI Score: 92/100 - Archetype: Challenger - Category: Consumer Electronics - Last Analyzed: May 8, 2026 --- ## Full Details / RAG Data ### Overview Vizio is listed in the AI Directory. Vizio Inc. is an American company that designs and sells televisions, soundbars, and viewer data/advertising software. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in California, it rose to prominence by offering high-definition displays at aggressive price points through warehouse clubs and mass retailers. In 2024, the brand entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart. ### Metadata | Field | Value | |--------------|-------| | Name | Vizio | | Slug | vizio | | URL | https://optimly.ai/brand/vizio | | BAI Score | 92/100 | | Archetype | Challenger | | Category | Consumer Electronics | | Last Analyzed | May 8, 2026 | | Last Updated | 2026-05-08T05:47:48.867Z | ### Verified Facts - Founded: 2002 - Headquarters: Irvine, California, USA ### Links - Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/vizio - JSON endpoint: /brand/vizio.json - LLMs.txt: /brand/vizio/llms.txt