Have you lost the Hisense Smart TV remote and don’t know how to turn it on? This guide covers everything you need. We will walk you through simple workarounds in case the remote isn’t available or doesn’t work.
Generally most Hisense TVs have physical buttons on it. You can easily turn on the TV by pressing the Power button on the TV’s bezel or panel. Alternatively, you can use the remote apps to power on the Hisense Smart TV.
Using the Power Button on the Hisense TV’s Panel
1. Connect the Hisense TV to the wall outlet and ensure the switch is turned on. Now, you can see a red light at the bottom center.
2. Look for the buttons on the Hisense TV panel or bezel. They are usually located at the bottom center or the back.
3. Press the Power icon button once to turn on the Hisense TV.
Using Remote Apps on Smartphone
Another way to turn on your Hisense TV is by using a remote control app on your Android or iPhone. However, there’s a small catch you need to use an app compatible with your Hisense TV’s operating system and it should be previously configured with the TV.
The table below shows which app works with each Hisense TV OS.
| Hisense TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Hisense Android TV | Google TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense Google TV | Google TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense VIDAA TV | VIDAA Smart TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| For All Hisense TV Models | RemoteNow App (App Store) |
Based on your Hisense TV OS model, download the application on your phone. After doing it, open and grant the necessary permissions. Then, follow the steps below.
1. Connect the Hisense TV to the home WiFi network, same as your Smartphone.
2. Open the remote app on your phone, select your TV name, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
3. Go to the app’s remote interface, and you will see the Power icon.
4. Hit the Power icon by pointing the phone towards the TV. Now, the Hisense TV will turn on or off.
Use Gaming Consoles to Turn On Hisense TV
If you have a gaming console at your home, you can use it to turn on the Hisense TV. To do this method, your TV should have HDMI-CEC support. The name may be labelled as Anyview on some Hisense TV OS. Remember that the configuration steps we have discussed below should be done priorly.
If your TV has the HDMI-CEC support, go to the System or Input settings and enable this feature. Once done, make sure to enable the below option based on the console you have connected with your Hisense TV.
- PlayStation 4 / PS5 – Settings → System → HDMI → Tick the box Enable HDMI Device Link.
- Xbox – Settings → General → Enable Power Mode & Startup.
- Nintendo Switch – System Settings → TV Settings → Turn On Match TV Power State.
After doing every steps above, just turn on the gaming console connected with the TV. The Hisense TV will also automatically turn on.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find the manual power button at the bottom center of the Hisense Smart TV.
