Is your Hisense TV remote not working? No need to worry; you have several alternative methods to control your TV. You can use the physical buttons on the TV, a remote app on your smartphone, or voice assistants to manage your Hisense TV seamlessly.
This article will guide you through each of these methods, highlighting their benefits and limitations. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to keep enjoying your TV without relying on the remote.
How to Use Hisense TV with Physical Buttons
All the Hisense TV models are equipped with physical buttons. The placement of these buttons varies by model and can typically be found on the back, front, or sides of the TV. Common buttons include Power, Volume, Channel, Menu, and Input.
- Power button: Turn your Hisense TV on or off.
- Volume buttons: Increase and decrease the TV volume.
- Channel buttons: Change the TV channels.
- Input button: Change the Hisense TV input to HDMI, Antenna, USB, etc.
- Menu button: Access the Hisense TV settings.
Additionally, the Channel and Volume buttons often function as directional keys when navigating the menu or TV settings.
Hisense Roku TV Models feature a factory reset button, which is a small pinhole-sized button that allows you to reset your TV to its factory settings.
How to Control Hisense TV Using the RemoteNOW App
Depending on the operating system, you can use various remote apps to control your Hisense TV. However, you can use the RemoteNOW app, as it works with all the variants.
1. Download the RemoteNOW app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
2. Connect the smartphone to a WiFi where your Hisense TV is connected. Pair the app with your Hisense TV.
3. Tap the Remote icon, and a virtual remote control interface will appear. It functions like your original TV remote. It will display controls for input, numeric keyboard, volume, channels, exit, and much more.
4. At the bottom, click on the TV Content to use the apps available on your Hisense TV.
5. If you want to share media files from your TV, select the TV& Mobile icon option at the top right corner/ Choose your media and watch it on your TV.
6. At the top, you can find a search icon, which helps you access the required app and settings easily.
How to Use Hisense TV via Voice Assistant
Voice assistants offer a convenient way to control your Hisense Smart TV, and most models support Alexa & Google Voice Assistants.
First of all, enable Alexa or Google Voice control on your TV and then long press the Mic button on the RemoteNOW app. Now, say, “Hey Alexa” or “Hey Google,” followed by your command. Your TV will respond accordingly.
These voice assistants can handle functions like turning the TV on or off, adjusting the volume, changing channels, launching apps, and switching inputs. However, they cannot perform tasks such as restarting or factory resetting your Hisense TV.
FAQ
Yes. You can use external devices like a mouse, keyboard, or gamepad to access the TV settings. Both USB and Bluetooth versions are compatible.
The HDMI-CEC feature allows you to turn on/off the Hisense TV with the help of external devices connected to it. However, you can’t use it to control the TV functions.