Developer mode, available on all Hisense TV models, is a hidden feature primarily used by developers and technicians to access advanced tools and settings. If you are an app developer looking to test or debug applications on your Hisense TV, this mode is essential.
Be cautious, as improper use of developer mode can significantly affect your Hisense TV. Use it only when necessary. This article will guide you on how to enable and use Developer Mode on all Hisense TVs.
How to Enable Developer Mode on Hisense TV
The steps to enable Developer Mode vary depending on your Hisense TV’s operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure for your model.
- Android TV
- Google TV
- Roku TV
- Fire TV
Hisense Android TV
1. Go to the home screen on your TV.
2. Click on the Settings (Gear icon) in the top-right corner.
3. Choose Device Preferences and select About.
4. Scroll down to the Build option and press OK on your TV remote 7 times. A pop-up message will appear, stating, “You are now a developer.”
5. Developer Mode is now enabled on your Hisense Android TV. Go back and scroll down through the Device Preferences menu.
6. Select the Developer options and adjust the settings according to your needs. (The Developer options section appears only after enabling Developer Mode on your Android TV).
7. To disable Developer Mode, switch off the toggle next to Enable Developer options.
Hisense Google TV
1. From the home screen, click the Settings icon and select System.
2. Choose About and scroll down to the Android TV OS build option.
3. Tap this option 7 times to activate developer mode on your Google TV.
4. Navigate back to the System menu and select Developer options.
5. Here, you can customize your developer settings or disable developer mode. Once you turn off developer mode, the Developer options section will no longer appear in the System menu.
Hisense Roku TV
Before proceeding with the steps, ensure you have a Roku account and are enrolled in the Roku developer program. If not, visit my.roku.com/signup to create a Roku account and developer.roku.com/enrollment/standard to enroll in the developer program.
1. Click on the Home button on your remote three times.
2. Press the Up button twice.
3. Press the following navigation buttons in this order: Right > Left > Right > Left > Right.
4. The Developer Settings menu will appear on your Hisense Roku TV screen.
5. Note the IP address and username.
6. Select Enable installer and restart to enable the development application installer.
7. Read and accept the tool’s license agreement. Provide a valid development web server password.
8. Click Set password and reboot to enable developer mode on your Hisense Roku TV.
9. On your PC, open a web browser and enter the noted IP address in the search bar.
10. Sign in using the Username (Rokudev) and the development web server password you created.
11. Ensure your Hisense Roku TV and PC are connected to the same WiFi network.
12. From here, you can install development applications on your Hisense Roku TV.
For more details, visit github.com/rokudev/samples to explore channels that demonstrate the Roku development platform.
Hisense Fire TV
1. Open Settings on your Hisense Fire TV, select My Fire TV and choose About.
2. Press Fire TV Stick 4K Max (or the relevant option for your TV) seven times until a pop-up message appears saying, “No need, you are already a developer.”
3. Navigate to the My Fire TV menu and select Developer Options on the next page.
4. Enable ADB debugging and turn on the Install Unknown Apps option to install apps on your Hisense Smart TV that are not available in the App Store.
By following these steps, you can activate Developer Mode and access hidden options. However, Hisense experts strongly recommend keeping Developer Mode turned off for security reasons, as it may cause your Hisense TV to underperform and affect its overall performance.