Every Hisense TV has a set of built-in apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and others. However, if you want to access an app that is not pre-installed, Hisense TV gives you the option to add your desired app. All you need to do is search and download the respective apps from the app store on your Hisense TV.
After installing the app, you can explore and stream your all-time favorite movies and shows on your Hisense TV without any hassle.
Install Apps on Hisense Android TV [Google Play Store]
After connecting your Hisense TV with a stable WiFi network, you can follow the prompts below to download your favorite apps.
1. Head to the Android TV home screen and hit the Apps section.
2. Choose Google Play Store and use the search bar to enter the app name.
3. Upon selecting the relevant app, you shall hit Install.
4. Once the application has been installed, click Open to use it on your Android TV.
Tip! You can also update the app on your Hisense TV to stream the latest version of the content.
Install Apps on Hisense Google TV [Google Play Store]
Similar to Android TV, you can install apps from the Google Play Store on your Hisense Google TV.
1. From the home page, tap on Search.
2. Type any app name in the required search box and pick the respective app.
3. Hit the Install button and let the app get added to your Hisense TV.
Install Apps on Hisense Fire TV [Amazon App Store]
1. On the Fire TV remote, press the Home button.
2. Highlight the Search/Find icon and input the app’s name.
3. Choose the required app and tap the Get/Download button to start the installation.
4. Once done with the process, hit Open to launch the app.
Install Apps on Hisense Roku TV [Roku Channel Store]
1. Choose Streaming Channels on the Roku home screen.
2. Enter any app name in the search field of the Search Channels section.
3. Select the right app and visit the app info page.
4. Hit +Add Channel and press the OK option.
5. Upon installing the app, click Go to Channel and start using the app on the big screen.
Install Apps on Hisense VIDAA TV
Hisense VIDAA TV supports downloading the app in two ways. Here are the steps of both methods.
From the VIDAA App Store
1. On the VIDAA TV home screen, choose the Apps option.
2. Tap on My Apps and get the list of the available apps.
3. Hit the Search icon under the App Store.
4. Enter the app name and search for the right app.
5. Choose the right app from the suggestions and click Install.
From the VEWD App Store
1. Enter into the Apps section from the home screen once you turn on the Hisense TV.
2. Use the Search option on the left pane to find the app.
3. Type the app’s name, choose it, and hit the Install button.
5. Finally, the app will be downloaded to your Hisense TV.
Install Apps on Hisense XClass/Xumo TV
Unlike other models, XClass (Xumo) doesn’t support installing apps, and this TV model doesn’t have a built-in app store. Hopefully, it comes with a certain set of pre-installed apps through which you can stream your favorite content.
Install Apps on Old Hisense TV
If you own an old Hisense Smart TV, then here are the steps to download apps.
1. From your Hisense TV home screen, select the Apps menu.
2. There, you can see the list of available apps. Select the one that you need to download on your old Hisense TV.
3. After that, click on the Install button to get the app and start streaming the content.
When to Install Third-Party Apps on Hisense TV?
Fortunately, most Hisense TV models support downloading the application that is available on the respective app store. In addition, some Hisense TVs that run on Fire, Android, and Google TV support sideloading third-party apps. However, if you own any of these models, then install the Downloader tool and enable the Unknown Sources to sideload your favorite apps in no time.
Apart from using the Downloader tool, you can also download the apps’ APK file and copy it on a USB flash drive. After that, insert the formatted flash drive into the TV’s USB port and start sideloading the app.
If you find any difficulties in finding the app, better scan the channels on the TV and find them easily. Meanwhile, if you are confused about installing the apps or have doubts about downloading the app, visit our community forum for further assistance.