How to Download Apps on Hisense Smart TV

Once you set up Hisense Smart TV, you will be excited to download apps. Since Hisense TV runs on multiple operating systems, the steps for installing the app vary for each model. In this guide, you will learn the app installation process on all Hisense Smart TV models.

How to Download Apps on Hisense Smart TV

Unfortunately, you can not install apps on Hisense XCLASS TV, as it already has pre-installed apps. Go through the upcoming headings and familiarize yourself with the app installation method of Hisense TVs, which run on Android, Google, Roku, Fire, and VIDAA TV OS.

Note: Connect your Hisense TV to WIFI as a prerequisite for downloading apps.

Download Apps On Hisense Android/Google TV

• Navigate to the Apps option on the home page and select Google Play Store. If you’re a Hisense Google TV user, click Search for Apps and Games.
• Enter the app name and search for it.
• Select the app from the suggestion list and hit the Install button on the info page to download it.

Download Apps On Hisense Roku TV

• Navigate to the Streaming Channels option on the home page and choose Search Channel.
• Enter the app name in the Search field and press the OK button on the remote.
• Choose the app and hit the Add Channel option.

Note: Alternatively, you can download apps on Roku-based Hisense TVs directly from the Roku Channel Store app or website. To do so, sign in to the app/website using the same account as your TV and search for the app you want. Click the Add channel option and add it to your Hisense Roku TV remotely.

Download Apps On Hisense Fire TV

• Press the Power button and turn on your Hisense TV with Fire OS.
• Hit the Search icon and search for the required app.
• Click the Get/Download button to install it.
• Finally, hit Open to launch and access the app on your Hisense Fire TV.

Note: You can also download the app directly from the Amazon App Store website. To do so, sign in with the same account on your Hisense Fire TV and search for the app. Choose your Fire TV model and hit the Get App button.

Download Apps On Hisense VIDAA TV

• Click the My Apps tab on the VIDAA TV home page.
• Hit the Search icon and search for the app you want to download.
• Choose the app from the search results and hit the Install option to get the app on your Hisense VIDAA TV.

Tip! You can also use a cloud-based App Store called VEWD App Store to download your desired app on Hisense VIDAA TV.

Download Apps on Old Model Hisense TV

• Launch the Home screen of your Hisense TV and click on Apps.
• You’ll have a display of a limited set of apps. Select the particular app you want.
• Then, click on the Green/Install button to download the app.

How to Install Third-Party Apps on Hisense Smart TV

If the app you’re looking for is unavailable on the Hisense TV App Stores, you can sideload its APK file using the Downloader app. However, sideloading is supported only on Hisense smart TV, which runs on Android, Google, and Fire TV OS.

• Install the Downloader from the respective app stores of your Hisense Smart TV.
• Then, enable the Unknown Sources option on your Hisense TV.
  • Hisense Android/Google TV: Go to Settings → navigate to Device Preferences/Apps → Security & restrictions → Install unknown apps → Select Downloader → Turn On.
  • Hisense Fire TV: Navigate to Settings → Head to My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install unknown apps → Choose Downloader → Turn On.

• Launch the Downloader app and hit the Home tab in the left pane.
• Enter the required app’s APK URL in the URL field and hit the Go button.
• Once the file has been downloaded, click the Install button to download the app to your Hisense TV.

Why Can’t I download Apps on Hisense Smart TV?

You cannot download apps on your Hisense TV for several reasons, such as a poor internet connection, outdated firmware, insufficient storage space, or technical bugs. So, before downloading apps on Hisense Smart TV, connect it to a stable internet connection, clear excessive Hisense TV cache, and update the Hisense TV software to its latest version.

The above are the steps for downloading apps on Hisense TV models with ease. If the app you’re looking for is unsupported for TVs, you can cast or AirPlay it on your Hisense TV from a smartphone. To do so, you must connect your smartphone and TV to the same WiFi and enable the screen mirroring or AirPlay on Hisense Smart TV.