How to Restart Your Hisense Smart TV

If your Hisense TV is slow and not performing well, a simple restart is the best solution to fix it. Restarting the Hisense TV can resolve many software-related issues quickly, and it is an effective solution to help restore your TV’s optimal performance. Below, we’ll guide you through the process of restarting your Hisense TV, covering different operating systems. Perform the restart and get your Hisense TV back to its best performance in no time.

How to Restart Hisense Smart TV With Remote

Based on the Hisense TV model you own, skip to it and learn the steps to reboot the TV.

Restart Hisense Android TV

Method 1: Through Settings

1. Press the Home button on the remote to open the main menu.
2. Navigate to Settings and select Device Preferences.
3. Scroll down and select About.
4. In the About section, choose Restart.
5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Select Restart again to reboot your Hisense Android TV.

Method 2: Using Remote Shortcut

1. Press and hold the Power button on the remote for about 5 seconds.
2. A menu will appear on your screen. Select Restart to reboot the TV.

Reboot Hisense Google TV

Method 1: Through Settings

1. Press the Home button on the remote.
2. Click the Profile icon located at the top-right corner.
3. Navigate to Settings and then go to System.
4. Select Restart from the options available.
5. Confirm by selecting Restart again.

Method 2: Using Remote Shortcut

You can also use the Google Assistant to restart your Hisense Google TV. Press the Voice button on your remote and say, “Restart my TV,” and the system will perform the restart. You can also use this method on other Hisense TV models as well.

Restart Hisense Fire TV

Method 1: Through Settings

1. Hit the Home button to open the menu.
2. Navigate to Settings and select Devices & Software or My Fire TV, depending on your model.
3. Scroll down to Restart and select it. Confirm the restart by selecting Restart again.

Method 2: Using Remote Shortcut

1. Long-press the Select button (the center button) and the Play/Pause button at the same time.
2. A menu will be shown on the screen with an option to Restart. Select Restart to reboot your Hisense Fire TV.

This shortcut is useful if you’re looking for a fast and straightforward way to reboot without going through several steps in the menu.

Reboot Hisense Roku TV

Method 1: Through Settings

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Navigate to Settings and select System.
3. Under System, select System Restart.
4. Choose Restart to reboot your Hisense Roku TV.

Method 2: Using Remote Shortcut

You can use a special combination of remote buttons to restart your Hisense Roku TV:

1. Press the Home button 5 times.
2. Press the Up arrow once.
3. Press the Rewind button twice.
4. Press the Fast Forward button twice.

This sequence will trigger a reboot of your Roku TV. It’s a handy shortcut for quickly restarting without diving into menus.

Hisense XCLASS TV and Hisense VIDAA TV

For Hisense TV models with XClass OS or VIDAA OS, there is no dedicated Restart option.

1. Turn off your Hisense TV.
2. Unplug the Power cord of the Hisense TV from the wall outlet.
3. Wait for 10-15 seconds, then plug it back in.
4. Turn the TV back on.

This simple method should reboot the TV and fix common issues like lag & slow loading times. You can also use this power cycle method for all Hisense TV models as well.

How to Restart Hisense TV Without Remote

There are two ways to restart the Hisense TV without a remote. They are discussed below. You can choose any of these methods to reboot the device if you have lost the remote or if it isn’t working properly.

Hisense TV Remote Apps

The most effective way to reset your Hisense TV without a physical remote is by using a remote control app. To do so, download the relevant remote app for your Hisense TV’s operating system from either the Play Store or the App Store onto your smartphone. Then, pair the remote app with your Hisense Smart TV. Once done, use the remote app to navigate to the TV’s System settings and restart the device.

• Hisense VIDAA TV
  • Remote App: VIDAA Smart TV App
  • Download Link: Play Store / App Store
• Hisense Android TV / Hisense Google TV
  • Remote App: Google TV App
  • Download Link: Play Store / App Store
• Hisense Roku TV
  • Remote App: Roku Remote App
  • Download Link: Play Store / App Store
• Hisense XUMO TV
  • Remote App: RemoteNow
  • Download Link: App Store

Use the Buttons on the TV Panel

If you don’t have access to the remote or a remote app, you can still reboot your Hisense TV using the buttons located directly on the TV panel. Most Hisense TVs have a power button on the side, bottom, or back of the TV. The exact location depends on the model, so check your TV carefully.

1. Press and Hold the Power Button: Once you’ve found the power button, press and hold it for around 10-15 seconds.
2. Wait for the TV to Restart: After holding the power button for a few seconds, release it. The TV will begin restarting.

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