Remote control plays a crucial role in managing Hisense TVs. However, the remote may fail to work at times. It may become unresponsive, which can be frustrating, as using the Hisense TV without a remote is challenging. Fortunately, you can reset your Hisense TV remote to resolve such issues.
Depending on your remote model, you can reset it using certain button combinations. Here, we have provided simple steps to guide you through resetting your remote and restoring its functionality.
Steps to Take Before Resetting Your Hisense TV Remote
- If your remote stops working suddenly, you don’t need to reset it right away. Remove the batteries and clean the terminals. Then, reinsert the batteries and test the remote.
- Sometimes, the issue is due to battery drain. In such cases, replace the old batteries with new ones.
- Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, matching the positive and negative terminals.
- Check for any button faults and make sure there’s is no distraction between the remote and the receiver.
If the problem persists, proceed to reset your Hisense TV remote using the instructions below.
How to Factory Reset Your Hisense TV Remote
The reset procedure varies based on the Hisense TV operating system you’re using.
Hisense Roku TV Remote
Roku Smart TVs support two different remotes: Simple Remote and Voice Remote.
Roku Simple Remote
1. Ensure that your TV is turned off. Remove the batteries from the remote and wait for a few minutes.
2. Reinsert the batteries into the remote after turning on your TV.
3. Test the remote to control your TV.
Roku Voice Remote
1. Remove and replace the batteries in your Roku remote if needed.
2. Unplug your Roku TV’s power cable from the socket.
3. Wait for 3-5 minutes, plug the power cable back in, and turn on your TV.
4. Insert the batteries on your remote and hold the Pairing button.
5. Release the Pairing button when a green light flashes, then press it again.
6. A Pairing remote prompt will appear on your TV screen, indicating a successful reset.
Hisense Fire TV Remote
Like Roku TV, Fire TV also supports two types of remotes:
- Fire TV Edition Remote
- Alexa Voice Remote
Hisense Fire TV Edition Remote
1. Unplug the power cable from its source.
2. Wait for a minute.
3. Hold the Left, Menu, and Back buttons simultaneously for 12 seconds.
4. Release the buttons, wait for a few seconds, and remove the batteries.
5. Turn on the TV and wait until you see a message stating, “Remote can’t be detected.”
6. Reinsert the batteries and press the Home button. If the LED blinks blue, the remote is reset and paired. If it doesn’t pair, hold the Home button for 10 seconds.
Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote
1. Unplug your Hisense Fire TV and wait a minute.
2. Hold the Left and Menu buttons on the remote for 12 seconds.
3. Release the buttons and wait 5-10 seconds.
4. Remove the batteries from the remote.
5. Plug in the power cable and turn on your TV. Then, reinsert the batteries.
6. Press the Home button to pair the remote. If it doesn’t pair, hold the Home button for 10 seconds.
Hisense Google TV Remote
1. Remove the batteries from the remote and hold the Home button.
2. Reinsert the batteries without releasing the Home button.
3. Release the Home button when the LED pulsates, indicating a successful reset.
Hisense Android TV Remote
1. Remove the batteries and press all buttons to discharge the remote completely.
2. Reinsert the batteries.
3. Simultaneously, press the 2 and 8 buttons for 6 seconds. The LED will blink twice.
4. Enter the code 9 8 1, and the LED will blink four times, indicating a factory reset.
Hisense VIDAA TV Remote
1. Unplug your Hisense VIDAA TV and remove the batteries from the remote.
2. Hold the Power button on the remote for 10 seconds.
3. Release the Power button and press all remote buttons multiple times.
4. Reinsert the batteries and the remote should reset successfully.
Hisense XClass TV Remote
1. Hold the Back (←) and Plus (+) buttons until the LED turns green.
2. Press the 9, 8, and 1 buttons sequentially.
3. Wait for the LED to flash red, indicating the reset is complete.
After resetting, pair the remote with your TV and start using it. If the remote still doesn’t work, contact Hisense support or use the Hisense TV remote app to control your TV if the remote is damaged.