Showbox is a popular streaming app that lets you enjoy movies and TV shows for free. However, it’s not available in the app store on any Hisense TV model. Fortunately, you can sideload Showbox on Hisense TVs running Android TV, Google TV, or Fire TV OS. The app is completely free to use, and it doesn’t require any sign-in process, making it an easy option for streaming your favorite content directly on your TV.
Steps to Sideload Showbox on Hisense Android TV, Google TV, or Fire TV
1. On your Hisense TV, head to Settings.
2. Access the Network section and connect your TV to a strong WiFi network.
3. Open the app store on your Hisense TV and search for the Downloader app.
4. Find the app and install it on your TV.
5. After installation, you need to enable a setting in favor of the downloader app to sideload apk files.
- Hisense Android TV: Go to Settings → Device Preferences → Security & Restrictions → Unknown Sources → Select Downloader and toggle it On.
- Hisense Google TV: Go to Settings → Apps → Security & Restrictions → Unknown Sources → Enable Downloader.
- Hisense Fire TV: Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps and toggle Downloader On.
6. After enabling the permission, launch the Downloader app and allow in-app permissions to read your storage files.
7. Type the URL of the Showbox apk and then click on Go to download the apk file.
8. After downloading the Showbox apk file, tap the Install option.
9. Once installed, launch it and allow the necessary permissions. Then, select and play the title you want to watch.
Open the Showbox app to start streaming your favorite TV shows and movies for free.
How to Screen Mirror Showbox on a Hisense TV
If you prefer not to sideload the app directly, you can mirror Showbox from your Android device. Start by enabling Screen Mirroring on your Hisense TV. Ensure your TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Download the Showbox APK from a trusted source and install it on your smartphone. Then, launch it and select the title.
Once you’re ready to stream, open the Notification Panel on your Android phone, tap the Cast icon, and select your Hisense TV. The video from Showbox will now appear on your TV screen.