Control all your Hisense TVs from one app

Every Hisense TV in the house appears in one app, and switching rooms is one tap. The detail that matters: a Hisense sold in North America is usually a Google TV or a Fire TV, while the same model in Europe is a VIDAA set — which changes what can reach it.

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Hisense changes OS by region

Which Hisense TV you have — and how it takes commands

Hisense sells the same panel with different software depending on where you bought it. In North America the U-series runs Google TV, part of the range ships with Fire TV, and a handful of models are Roku TVs. In Europe the same hardware runs VIDAA, Hisense’s own platform — the 2026 UR9S and UR8S flagships are literally the same TV with VIDAA in Europe and Google TV in North America.

Hisense TV model lines, the operating system each one runs, how it is reached over the network, whether pairing is required, and where the on-set button is.
Model line / series	TV operating system	How it is controlled over the network	Pairing	On-set button
U-series (U6 / U7 / U8, North America)	Google TV	Android TV remote protocol over TLS, ports 6466/6467	6-digit PIN on screen	Control stick under the centre of the bottom bezel, or rear behind the logo
Hisense Fire TV models (e.g. U6HF)	Amazon Fire TV	Local HTTP, found by mDNS (_amzn-wplay._tcp)	4-digit PIN on screen	Control stick under the centre of the bottom bezel
Hisense Roku TV models	Roku TV	Roku ECP — HTTP on port 8060, found by SSDP	None on most units	Single button, underside or rear
VIDAA models (Europe, most of the range)	VIDAA U	Hisense’s own local protocol — not Roku, Google TV or Fire TV	Handled inside RemoteNOW	Control stick under the centre of the bottom bezel
2026 UR9S / UR8S flagships	VIDAA in Europe · Google TV in North America	Follows whichever OS the region shipped	Follows the OS	Varies — some recent flagships hide the control entirely

VIDAA is Hisense’s in-house system and speaks its own protocol; RemoteNOW is the app written for it. A universal app that covers Roku OS, Google TV and Fire TV does not reach a VIDAA set.

Reaching the menu with no remote

A control stick, not a row of buttons

From that quick menu the route is Settings → Network → Network Configuration, then pick your SSID and type the password. If your model has no quick menu, a USB keyboard plugged into the TV navigates first-time setup, and Ethernet skips the Wi-Fi step altogether.

Known Hisense failure mode

The set stops responding after a firmware update

What helps: The recovery owners describe is a manual firmware reinstall: the correct image for your exact model on a FAT32 USB stick in the TV’s first USB port, then the power and panel button held to enter recovery mode. If the set is in warranty, call Hisense before trying it.

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Control multiple Hisense Roku TV units from one iPhone app. All Roku OS TVs on your Wi-Fi network are discovered simultaneously via SSDP — switch between rooms with a single tap. Each TV connects via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060). No subscription, no separate apps per room — one free Hisense remote app covers every TV in your home.

How it works

Control Every Hisense TV in Your Home

Step 1

Download the App

Install the Universal TV Remote app for free. One app handles every Hisense TV in your home.

Step 2

Connect to Home Wi-Fi

Make sure your phone is on the same Wi-Fi network all your Hisense TVs are connected to.

Step 3

Add Each Hisense TV

The app discovers all Hisense TVs on your network. Name them by room for easy switching.

Step 4

Switch TVs in One Tap

Tap any room name to instantly control that Hisense TV. No re-pairing, no extra fees.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific answers for Hisense TV users — including which Hisense lines run which system.

Can I control multiple Hisense TVs from one iPhone app?

Yes. Our free Hisense remote app discovers all Hisense Roku TV units on your Wi-Fi network simultaneously using SSDP. Every TV appears in the device list — tap to switch between rooms instantly. Each connection uses HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060). No pairing code needed per TV on the first connection. No separate apps per TV, no subscription, and no limit on the number of TVs you can add.

How do I switch between multiple Hisense TVs in the remote app?

All Hisense Roku TV units on the same Wi-Fi network are discovered automatically via SSDP and appear in the app's device selector. Tap any to switch control instantly — the app maintains connections to all Roku OS TVs simultaneously so switching is immediate with no re-pairing delay. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant per TV on the very first connection only. Each subsequent connection is instant.

Is there a free Hisense remote app that works across all TVs in my home?

Our free Hisense remote app supports multi-room control with no additional cost. All Hisense Roku TV units on your home network are discovered simultaneously via SSDP. You select individual TVs from the device list — no simultaneous broadcast mode, but switching between TVs is instant. Each TV connects via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060). No pairing code needed per TV on first launch. No subscription, no account, no limit on TV count.

Does Hisense have its own remote app for this TV?

RemoteNOW. Hisense publishes RemoteNOW, written for VIDAA and Android-based Hisense sets. Its store listing names series like H6E, H8E, H9E and the V5G and V6G lines — a catalogue of older and VIDAA models rather than everything Hisense currently sells.

Where is the button on the Hisense TV itself, and can it reach the settings menu?

Most Hisense sets use a single five-way control stick rather than a button strip. It sits behind a small opening under the centre of the bottom bezel, roughly below the logo, or in the same position on the rear panel. Press it to power on, tilt it for volume and channel, and hold it to reach an on-screen quick menu on models that offer one. From that quick menu the route is Settings → Network → Network Configuration, then pick your SSID and type the password. If your model has no quick menu, a USB keyboard plugged into the TV navigates first-time setup, and Ethernet skips the Wi-Fi step altogether.

Why would a remote app fail to find my Hisense TV?

Owners of Android-based Hisense models — the U6K and its Canadian U68KM variant come up most often — have widely reported sets becoming unresponsive after installing a firmware update. Hisense has not published an acknowledgement, so treat this as a well-attested owner report rather than a documented defect. The recovery owners describe is a manual firmware reinstall: the correct image for your exact model on a FAT32 USB stick in the TV’s first USB port, then the power and panel button held to enter recovery mode. If the set is in warranty, call Hisense before trying it.