Sling TV is a US-based streaming app where you can stream 40+ live TV channels and 120K+ on-demand content. The Sling TV app is pre-installed on most Hisense TV models. If not, you can download it manually from the Hisense TV’s app store. Alternatively, you can Cast or AirPlay the Sling TV content from your smartphone.
Sling TV Subscription Plans
Sling TV offers multiple subscription plans, and you can subscribe to any one by visiting its website.
- Sling Freestream – You can watch 500+ live TV channels and thousands of on-demand shows for free with ads.
- Sling Orange – This plan costs $45.99 per month. It offers 35 channels, which include sports and family channels. The channels present on this plan will not be available in Sling Blue.
- Sling Blue – This plan also costs $45.99 per month, which includes 43 channels that are not available in Sling Orange. With this plan, you can stream the Sling TV content on three devices simultaneously.
- Sling Orange + Blue – If you want to stream all the channels that are available on Sling Orange and Sling Blue, you can subscribe to this plan at $60.99 per month.
Steps to Sign Up and Activate Sling TV on Hisense TV
1. Connect your Hisense TV to WiFi and launch the Sling TV app. If the app is not installed, get Sling TV from the App Store.
2. On the home page of the Sling TV app, tap the Sign In button.
3. An Activation Code with a QR Code will appear on your TV screen. Use your smartphone and scan the QR.
4. You will be taken to the Sling TV activation page (https://www.sling.com/sign-in/activate) on your phone’s browser. Enter the Activation Code on the browser app and tap Continue.
5. If you haven’t signed in already on your phone’s browser, enter the Sling TV credentials to log in.
6. The Sling TV app on your TV will refresh automatically, and you can now access the app to stream live TV channels, TV shows, etc.
How to Cast or AirPlay Sling TV to Your Hisense TV
If you are not interested in installing the Sling TV app, you can Cast or AirPlay it from your smartphone. To do that, first, your Hisense TV and handheld device should be connected to the same WiFi. Next, the iPhone and iPad user should enable the AirPlay mode on their TVs.
Go to the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone and install the Sling TV app. Then, complete the Sign In process and play any content on the smartphone app. Tap the AirPlay or Cast icon on the playback screen and choose your Hisense TV. Now, the Sling TV content from your smartphone will appear on the big screen.
How to Fix Sling TV Not Working on Hisense TV
If the Sling TV app fails to work, follow the steps below to fix it.
- Make sure your Hisense TV is connected to a stable WiFi connection. This is because a TV with a low internet connection will not load the content properly.
- Check if there is any server issue from Sling TV’s side. You can check a few third-party websites to see the status of the Sling TV server.
- Too much cache might slow down the Sling TV app. So, clearing the cache on your Hisense TV is one of the important steps in fixing the app.
- A simple restart also usually resolves the loading or app-crashing issue on your Hisense TV.
- If the Sling TV subscription has expired, you cannot watch anything on the app. So, check whether the subscription is active. If not, renew the subscription.
- Sometimes, an outdated Sling TV app might be the reason for the streaming issues. Update the app on your Hisense TV from the app store and use the latest version of Sling TV that is free from bugs and errors.
- If none of the above steps resolve the Sling TV app issue, you can uninstall and reinstall the app to fix it.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the Sling TV app is not available on your TV’s app store, then you reside in a region where the app is unsupported. The Sling TV app is available only in the US region.
