Your phone never needs batteries. Switch to Wi-Fi control of your Hisense TV—free and permanent.
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Your phone never runs out of batteries. Control your Hisense TV over Wi-Fi permanently — no AA or AAA batteries required.
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When Hisense remote batteries die, switch to Wi-Fi control immediately. Our free iPhone app connects to your Hisense Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060), auto-discovered over SSDP. No pairing required — instant connection. Full remote functionality on your phone — D-pad, volume, mute, HDMI switching, media controls. No batteries ever needed.
How it works
Your Hisense TV stays powered via AC. No remote batteries needed on your end.
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Ensure your phone and Hisense VIDAA TV are on the same Wi-Fi. The app finds it automatically.
Tap Hisense in the app and enjoy full remote control—no AA or AAA batteries, ever again.
FAQ
Specific answers for Hisense TV users.
If you have replacement batteries, swap them — most Hisense Roku OS remotes use 2 × AA alkaline cells. If you're out of batteries, use our free Hisense remote app on your iPhone as an instant wireless remote replacement. It connects to your Hisense Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060), discovered automatically over SSDP. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. Full remote functionality with no batteries ever needed.
Yes — our free wireless remote replacement iOS app gives you complete control of your Hisense Roku TV over Wi-Fi using HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060). Your TV is discovered automatically via SSDP. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. Navigation, volume, HDMI inputs, media controls, and streaming app launcher all work from your iPhone without a physical remote. This is a permanent solution — many users keep the app even after replacing batteries.
Most Hisense Roku OS remotes use 2 × AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries. Premium models like slim remotes may use AAA cells — check your specific model's battery compartment cover. Standard alkaline AA batteries last 6–18 months with typical use. While waiting for replacements, our free Hisense remote app provides complete wireless remote control of your Hisense Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060) with no batteries required.
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