If you’re a new Hisense TV user, it’s important to know that your TV comes with a built-in App Store. From there, you can download various streaming apps, IPTV players, and even games for your Hisense Smart TV. By connecting your Hisense TV to the internet via WiFi or Ethernet, you can easily download compatible applications without any hassle.
The Hisense Smart TV brand incorporates six different operating systems in its models, which vary depending on the country you reside in. The steps for downloading apps will differ based on the TV model you own. In this guide, we will explain the steps for all TV models.
How to Install Apps on Hisense TV
Based on the operating system of your Hisense TV, follow the steps and download the apps.
Hisense Android TV and Google TV
- Visit the Apps section on the home screen and open the Google Play Store. For Hisense Google TV, click Search for Apps and Games.
- Type the app name into the search bar and look for it.
- From the search suggestions, select your desired app and click Install to download the app on your TV.
As an additional method, you can download apps on Hisense Android or Google TV using your Android mobile. By linking your TV account to your Play Store mobile app, you can easily install the app on your TV with the help of your phone.
Hisense Roku TV
- Go to Streaming Channels on your TV’s home screen and select Search Channels.
- Enter the app name in the Search field and hit the OK button on your remote.
- Pick out the app from the Roku channel store and click Add Channel to download the app.
Tips: Alternatively, you can download apps on your Hisense Roku TV using the Roku Channel Store website or The Roku Mobile App.
Hisense Fire TV
- Power on your Hisense Fire TV and reach the home screen.
- Select the Search icon and type the app’s name in the search field.
- Pick out the app from the Amazon App Store and select the Get/Download button to start the installation.
Hisense VIDAA TV
- Click the My Apps tab on the VIDAA TV home screen.
- Select the Search icon and type in the app name you want to download.
- From the search results, select your desired app and click Install to download the app on Hisense VIDAA TV.
Additionally, you can use the VEWD App Store to install apps on your Hisense VIDAA TV.
Hisense Xumo TV (XClass Models)
The Hisense Xumo TV, also known as the XClass TV model, doesn’t have an app store in its OS. This means that you can’t download apps on Hisense Xumo TV. However, you can enjoy accessing the popular preinstalled apps on your Hisense Xumo TV for entertainment.
Can I Sideload Third-Party Apps on Hisense Smart TV?
Like every TV brand, Hisense Smart TV also gives you the flexibility of sideloading applications. However, this is possible only with Hisense Android, Google, and Fire TVs. You can easily install third-party apps on these Hisense TV models with the help of an APK installer.
- First, install the Downloader app from the app store on your Hisense Smart TV.
- Next, turn on the Unknown Sources option on your Hisense TV models.
- Hisense Android & Google TV: Open Settings → select Device Preferences/Apps → Security & restrictions → Install unknown apps → Select Downloader → Turn it On.
- Hisense Fire TV: Navigate to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Select Install unknown apps → Choose Downloader → Turn them On
- Open the Downloader app and select the Home tab from the left.
- Enter the APK URL of the app you want to install in the URL field and click the Go button.
- After downloading the file, click Install to sideload your third-party app to your Hisense TV.
Why Can’t I Download Apps on Hisense TV?
In some cases, downloading apps on your Hisense TV might be interrupted due to factors such as an unstable internet connection, outdated firmware, limited storage, or technical glitches. To resolve this, ensure your TV is connected to a reliable internet connection. Then, make sure to clear unnecessary cache files and update your Hisense TV software to the latest version to fix this problem.
FAQ
If you find no app store on your Hisense Smart TV, your TV model is either an XClass model or an old basic model.
No. You can’t install the applications without an app store on your TV. However, if you own a Hisense Xumo TV, you can access the preinstalled apps even if there is no app store.