Hisense TV Remote App: How to Pair and Virtually Control TV

Currently, all smart brands have their own remote apps that can act as a substitute for the physical remote control. Hisense is not an exemption and offers RemoteNOW, which can control Hisense TVs irrespective of their Operating Systems. This article will explain how to set up and use the RemoteNOW app with your Hisense TV with its additional functionalities.

What Does Hisense RemoteNOW App Can Do?

The Hisense RemoteNOW app acts just like your traditional remote control, except the controls will be on your phone. It will have all the buttons your remote control has and possesses provisions to directly access some of your Hisense TV’s options. Thus, you don’t have to worry about performing actions on your Hisense TV if the remote is broken or lost.

However, the virtual remote isn’t the only feature of this app. You can also view and manage the installed apps on your Hisense TV, get channels and program information, and watch photos & videos of your phone on the TV screen with a few touches.

The RemoteNOW app will work only with the following TV models. In short, if you have bought your Hisense TV after 2018, you can enjoy utilizing this app’s functions.

• 43″, 49”, 50”, 55”, 65” H6E Series
• 43”, 55”, 65” H60x0E Series
• 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75” H8E Series (supports voice service)
• 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75” H80x0E Series (supports voice service)
• 55”, 65” H9E Series (supports voice service)
• 55”, 65” H90x0E Series (supports voice service)
• 32″, 40″, 43″ V5G Series(supports voice service)
• 50″, 55″ V6G Series (supports voice service)
• 50″, 55″, 65″, 75″ H8G Series
• 65″, 75″ H9G Series

How to Connect Hisense TV to RemoteNOW app

Download the RemoteNOW app from the Play Store or App Store on your mobile in the first place and follow the below steps.

• Connect your Hisense TV to WiFi & make sure to connect your mobile phone to the same network.
• Now, open the Hisense TV remote app on your mobile and tap the TV icon in the top-left corner. Now, you’ll get a list of available devices.

Note: If you are opening the app for the first time, tap the Select option on the “No Device Connected” pop-up that appears.

• Select your Hisense TV name, and the Hisense remote app will connect to your TV within a few seconds.

How to Access the RemoteNOW App

Once you open the app, you will see the following sections displayed in the below picture on the home screen.

• My Channels: This section shows all the channels available on your Hisense TV. Just scroll through and tap on the desired tile to switch between channels. You can also add channels to your Favorites list to access them quickly.
• My Apps: Tap on this section to view and access all the downloaded apps on your Hisense TV and the existing ones. Just tap on the app you want and use the virtual remote to surf within the app.
• From this device: This section allows you to share photos, videos, and music from your phone to your Hisense TV. Select an option to view all the content on your phone, or tap on a photo or video & it will instantly appear on your Hisense TV screen.
• Inputs: This allows you to change between your TV inputs to access different HDMI inputs connected to your TV. With this option, you can easily switch between your gaming console input and streaming device input with a tap.

How to Use the Virtual Remote

Once you tap on an app on the RemoteNOW app, the virtual remote will appear. All the buttons that are available on a traditional remote will present on this virtual remote.

• As known, options are available to navigate, change channels, and adjust volume on your Hisense Smart TV.
• A virtual keyboard is available at the top for typing and searching content within the streaming apps.
• Your phone can be used as a mousepad by tapping the hand icon on the virtual remote interface. Just swipe to scroll vertically or horizontally on your TV.
• If you want to use the voice assistant, tap the Microphone icon and speak a command.

Now that you know how to use the RemoteNOW app, you will never have to worry about not being able to use your Hisense TV when your remote doesn’t work. You can also use the remote app of your Hisense TV model, which also has the same specifications as the RemoteNOW app.

FAQ

1. Can I use third-party apps to control my Hisense TV?

Yes, you can use third-party IR remote apps to control your Hisense TV which will work on all OS versions and doesn’t required a WiFi connection.