Freeview offers a TV service that grants free access to live and on-demand content. The official Freeview app is compatible with Hisense Android TV, Google TV, and VIDAA TV. For Hisense Roku TV users, the built-in Freeview Play feature enables access to live and VOD content. Users with Hisense XCLASS TV and Hisense Fire TV can utilize screen mirroring or sideloading methods to stream Freeview content.
With Freeview on Hisense TV, you can enjoy over 100 live TV channels, including BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, and more, all in one place. This guide details the various methods to stream Freeview on all Hisense TV models.
How to Install Freeview on Hisense VIDAA TV
To download apps on Hisense VIDAA TV, you can use the VIDAA app store or the VEWD app store.
1. Start at the VIDAA TV Home screen and go to My Apps.
2. Open either the VIDAA App Store or the VEWD App Store.
3. Tap the Search icon and enter Freeview.
4. Click Install to download the Freeview app on your smart TV.
5. Once installed, open the app, sign in, and begin streaming your favorite content on your Hisense VIDAA TV.
How to Install Freeview on Hisense Android TV
1. Navigate to the Hisense TV Apps section to select the Google Play Store.
2. Hit the Search icon at the top and type in Freeview Plus.
3. Select the app from the search results and click the Install button.
4. Open the Freeview Plus app on your smart TV and log in to start streaming content.
How to Download Freeview on Hisense Google TV
1. Connect your Hisense TV to WiFi, open the home screen, and select the Search option.
2. Type as Freeview app into the search bar and initiate the search.
3. Highlight the Freeview app from the search results and click Install.
4. Once installed, open the Freeview app and sign in to start streaming live TV channels and VOD content.
How to Watch Freeview on Hisense Roku TV
The Freeview app isn’t available on the Roku Channel Store, but you can stream Freeview content using the built-in Freeview Play feature.
1. Go to the Home screen and scroll down to Freeview Play.
2. On the right pane, you’ll see a list of channels available through Freeview Play. Select any channel to start streaming content on your Hisense Roku TV.
How to Get Freeview on Hisense Fire TV
Although the Freeview app isn’t available in the Amazon Fire TV App Store, you can sideload it on your Hisense Fire TV using the Downloader app.
1. From the home screen, select the Find icon.
2. Type Downloader and select the app icon from the search results.
3. Click the Download/Get button to start downloading the app.
4. Once downloaded, return to the home screen and navigate to Settings.
5. Select My Fire TV, then click on Developer Options.
6. Choose Install Unknown Apps and enable the Downloader app.
7. Open the Downloader app on your TV and select Allow when prompted.
8. Enter the Freeview Plus APK URL in the URL box and click Go.
9. Click Install to add the app to your Hisense Fire TV. Once installed, open the app, log in, and start watching Freeview content on your TV.
How to Stream Freeview on Hisense XCLASS TV via Screen Mirroring
1. Enable the Media Casting option on your Hisense XCLASS TV.
2. Download the Freeview app from the Play Store on your Android phone and log in.
3. Ensure both your Hisense TV and Android phone are connected to the same WiFi network.
4. Select the Cast icon in the Notification Panel on your phone.
5. Select your Hisense Smart TV to mirror your phone’s screen. Then, play any video on the Freeview mobile app to stream it on your TV.
Can I Cast Freeview on Hisense Smart TV from an Android Phone?
Yes, you can cast Freeview from an Android phone to your Hisense Smart TV. Download and open the Freeview app on your phone. Connect phone and TV to the same WiFi. Play a video on your Android phone, tap the Cast icon, and select your Hisense TV from the list to cast the content.
Can I AirPlay Freeview on Hisense TV from an iPhone?
No, you cannot AirPlay Freeview content to your TV from an iPhone, as Freeview does not support AirPlay. Instead, you need to mirror your iPhone screen to the TV.
To do this, first, enable the AirPlay option on your Hisense TV. Ensure both the Hisense TV and the iPhone are connected to the same WiFi network. Get the Freeview app from the App Store and log in to your account. Play any content on the app, then open the iOS control center and tap the Screen Mirroring icon. Choose your Hisense TV from the menu to display the content on your TV.
FAQ
Freeview Play or Freeview may not work on TV properly due to device bugs, an outdated app or TV firmware, the app cache, or a poor Internet connection on the TV.
Freeview Play offers over 100 channels and on-demand content. You can set up and use Freeview Play on Hisense TVs to watch popular channels like BBC, ITV, My5, ALL4, and more.