Are you a recent cable user? If so, you can setup a Cable TV Antenna on your Hisense TV, which is essential for accessing streaming channels. By using the antenna to receive over-the-air (OTA) signals, you can enjoy both premium and free channels on your Hisense TV. Unsure about how to handle this process? Follow the steps outlined in this article to complete the setup yourself.
How to Connect and Setup Antenna to Hisense Smart TV
To set up an antenna on your Hisense Smart TV, you’ll need a few essential tools: a coaxial cable, an Ohm adapter (if required), and the antenna itself. Once you have all the necessary materials, follow these steps to get your antenna working on your Hisense TV:
1. Place the antenna on the roof to ensure strong reception of over-the-air (OTA) signals.
2. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the antenna’s RF port.
3. Attach the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable port on your Hisense TV.
4. After the connections are secure, turn on your Hisense Smart TV and navigate to the Inputs Settings.
5. Select “ATV” or “Antenna” to change the input and start streaming cable TV channels smoothly.
How to Scan Channels on Hisense Smart TV
After setting up the antenna, you’ll need to scan for channels on your Hisense TV to access more free channels. Follow the steps below based on your Hisense TV model to scan channels:
Hisense Android TV & Hisense Google TV
- Go to Settings → Channel & Input.
- Select Channels → Channel Scan.
- Choose Country/Region.
- Select either Scan Automatically or Manually Scan.
- Hit Finish to complete the process.
Hisense Fire TV
- Navigate to Settings → Live TV.
- Choose Channel Scan.
- The process will finish automatically.
Hisense Roku TV
- Go to Settings → TV Inputs.
- Select Live TV → Set up Input.
- Click Scan for Channels to start the process.
- Once done, you’re all set.
Hisense VIDAA TV
- Select Settings.
- Go to the Channel tab.
- Choose Auto Scan and complete the process.
Hisense Xumo TV (XClass TV)
- Tap on Settings → Antenna and Inputs.
- Select Antenna and follow the prompts to finish scanning.
After scanning, you’ll be able to access a variety of free channels on your Hisense TV.
How to Fix Hisense TV Antenna Not Working Issue
Is your Hisense TV not picking up channels or failing to load? This could be due to bugs in the TV or issues with the antenna signals. Start by ensuring that your antenna is positioned correctly for optimal signal strength. Also, ensure all of the cables are securely connected to both the TV and the antenna.
If everything seems fine but the issue persists, try restarting your Hisense TV. If restarting doesn’t help, consider updating your Hisense TV to resolve any software glitches. Additionally, using a signal booster with your antenna can help improve signal strength and fix the problem.
FAQ
Set up the antenna and perform a channel scan on your Hisense Roku TV to access free TV channels for streaming.