How to Connect Hisense Smart TV to a Bluetooth Speaker

Hisense TVs are equipped with good-quality speakers, but they might not deliver the high-definition sound you desire for music. To enhance your audio experience, it is vital to connect a Bluetooth speaker to your Hisense TV.

Most Hisense TV models come with built-in Bluetooth functionality, making it easy to pair with a Bluetooth speaker. Additionally, if your Bluetooth speaker supports WIFI or has ports like HDMI, Optical, RCA, or AUX, you can use these connections as well.

This article outlines all the possible ways to connect your Hisense Smart TV to a Bluetooth speaker, ensuring you get the best audio experience.

How to Enable Bluetooth on Hisense TV to Connect a Speaker

Before you can connect your Hisense TV to a Bluetooth speaker, you need to enable Bluetooth on your TV. Since Hisense Smart TVs come in various models, the steps to turn on Bluetooth vary. Below are the instructions for different Hisense TV models:

Hisense Android TV:

• Go to Settings → Navigate to Network & Accessories → Select Bluetooth Settings → Turn on Bluetooth.

Hisense Fire TV:

• Click Settings → Select Remote & Bluetooth Devices → Choose Other Bluetooth Devices → Click Add Bluetooth Devices.

Roku TV:

• Go to Settings → Select Remotes & devices → Choose Wireless Headphones → Click Add new wireless headphones.

Google TV:

• Select your Profile → Go to Settings → Navigate to Remote & Accessories → Select Pair remote or accessory.

VIDAA TV:

• Press Menu on the TV remote → Go to Settings → Select Network or Remotes & Accessories → Turn on Bluetooth.

XClass TV:

• Go to Settings → Select Bluetooth → Turn on Bluetooth.

By following these steps, you can enable Bluetooth on your Hisense TV and enjoy an enhanced audio experience with your Bluetooth speaker.

How to Connecting Your Hisense TV to a Bluetooth Speaker

After enabling Bluetooth on your Hisense TV, follow these steps to connect it to your Bluetooth speaker:

1. Once Bluetooth is turned on, your Hisense Smart TV will search for nearby devices to pair with.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your speaker and set it to pairing mode.
3. The Bluetooth speaker should now appear on your Hisense TV. Select the speaker’s name on your TV to pair the devices.

You can now experience your favorite media content with enhanced audio through your Bluetooth speaker.

Note: These steps can also be used to connect a soundbar to your Hisense TV.

Alternative Ways to Connect Hisense TV to a Bluetooth Speaker

Most Hisense TV models come equipped with various connection ports, such as HDMI, Optical Cable, RCA, WIFI, and Audio Jack. If your Bluetooth speaker supports any of these ports, you can use them to connect both devices. Here are the procedures for each method:

Using WIFI

This method applies if your Bluetooth speaker has a WIFI option, like Sonos, Bose, or Amazon Echo.

1. Connect your Hisense TV to a WIFI network.
2. Install the specific mobile application for your Bluetooth speaker on a smartphone.
3. Connect the phone to the same WIFI network as your Hisense TV.
4. Launch the Bluetooth speaker’s app on your smartphone and go to its Settings.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Hisense TV to the Bluetooth speaker.
6. Enjoy the TV’s audio through the Bluetooth speaker.

If your Bluetooth speaker doesn’t have a WIFI option, you can use a WIFI dongle:

1. Plug a WIFI dongle into the USB port of your Bluetooth speaker and turn it on.
2. Connect your Hisense TV to the dongle’s WIFI network.
3. Play any media on your Hisense TV and listen to it on your Bluetooth speaker.

Via HDMI Cable

1. Locate the HDMI ARC port on your TV and connect one end of the HDMI cable to it.
2. Connect the other end to your Bluetooth speaker.
3. Turn on your Hisense TV and set the input mode to HDMI ARC.
4. Play and enjoy your favorite music through the Bluetooth speaker.

Using an Optical Cable

1. Locate the optical cable port on your Hisense TV.
2. Connect one end of the optical cable to your Hisense TV and the other end to your Bluetooth speaker.
3. Turn on your TV and switch the input to Optical.
4. Enjoy the content played on your Hisense TV via the Bluetooth speaker.

Via an AUX Cable

1. Find the Audio Jack port on your TV and connect one end of the AUX cable to it.
2. Connect the other end to your Bluetooth speaker.
3. Switch the input on your Hisense TV to AUX.
4. Listen to the audio from your Hisense TV through the speaker.

Using RCA Cables

1. Connect one end of the color-coded RCA cable to your Hisense TV, matching the color codes.
2. Connect the other end to your Bluetooth speaker.
3. Turn on your TV and change the audio output to the Bluetooth speaker.

How to Change Audio Input on Hisense Smart TV

After connecting the Bluetooth speaker, select the respective TV input on your Hisense TV.

1. Turn on your Hisense TV and press the Source button on the remote controller or the TV.
2. Navigate to the desired input and highlight it for a few seconds.
3. Enable the chosen input, and the Bluetooth speaker will emit audio from the selected input source.

How to Fix Bluetooth Speaker Not Working on Hisense TV

If your Bluetooth speaker isn’t working with your Hisense TV, it could be due to various reasons. First, ensure both devices are paired correctly. When the issue persists, disconnect and reconnect them. Restarting both your Hisense TV and the Bluetooth speaker can also help.

For wired connections like HDMI, Optical cable, RCA, or AUX, ensure the wires are properly connected and undamaged. If you’re using the WIFI method, try disconnecting and reconnecting to the network.

If the above solutions don’t work for you, then it is time to contact customer support for your Bluetooth.

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