This article covers the steps to download apps on all Hisense TV models in detail. Install your desired apps and stream content on a big screen.
Generally, Hisense TV is loaded with a set of pre-installed popular streaming, gaming apps, etc. You can also install additional apps if you want from the app store of your Hisense TV. However, the process for downloading apps varies depending on the operating system of Hisense TV. In addition, some Hisense TVs allow sideloading apps. You can use the sideloading method if you can’t find your desired app in your TV’s app store.
How to Install Apps on Hisense TV
As mentioned earlier, Hisense TV comes with different operating systems, namely Android TV OS, Google TV OS, Roku OS, Fire TV OS, XCLASS TV OS, and VIDAA TV OS, each with different ways to install apps. Before installing apps from the app store, your Hisense TV should be connected to the Internet via Ethernet or WiFi.
Hisense Google TV
1. After powering up your Hisense Google TV, click the Apps menu at the top of the home screen.
2. On the Apps page, scroll down and tap the Search for Apps and Games field.
3. Search for the desired app that you want to install on your Hisense Google TV and select it from the search results.
4. Tap Install on the app’s info page to get the app.
5. Once the application is installed, start using it on your Hisense TV by completing the login process.
Hisense Android TV
1. After connecting your Hisense Android TV to the Internet via Ethernet or WiFi from settings, go to the home screen.
2. Click the Google Play Store tab and click on the search field. Enter the name of the app that you are looking for and tap OK. You can click the Mic icon to search for your desired apps using voice commands.
3. Select the app from the search suggestions and tap Install.
4. Launch the app, log in using the app credentials, and start watching your desired content.
Hisense Roku TV
1. From the home screen of Roku, move to the right side of the screen, where you will find multiple App tabs.
2. Scroll down to the last and tap the Add Channels icon.
3. You will be taken to Roku’s Channel Store. Click the Search tab and search for any app using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Click on the app tile from the suggestions and tap +Add Channel on its info page.
5. Tap OK on the pop-up once the app gets installed.
6. Select the Open App to launch it and stream your favorite content.
Hisense Fire TV
1. To download apps, first, you need to be on the Home page of Hisense Fire TV.
2. Move your selection towards the right and tap the Apps icon.
3. Scroll down and click the AppStore tile below Your Apps & Channels section.
4. Once it takes you to the Amazon Appstore, click the Search icon and search for your desired apps.
5. Pick the app from the results and tap Get to download the app on your Hisense Fire TV.
6. Within seconds, the app will be installed on your TV, and start watching your desired content.
Hisense VIDAA TV
1. From the home page of the Hisense VIDAA TV, press the down navigation button on your Hisense remote.
2. Below the Apps list, you will find a big App Store tile. Select the App Store tile to open the app store. You can also launch the App Store by selecting the More Apps icon.
3. On the App Store, click the Search icon at the top-right and use the on-screen keyboard to look for the app.
4. A list of applications will appear on the search results. Pick the application from the list and tap Install to download the app. Then, tap Open to launch the app and stream your desired content.
Can I Download Apps on Hisense Xumo TV?
No. You cannot install apps on Hisense Xumo TV or Hisense XCLASS TV. Like any other Hisense TV model, there is no app store to install apps on Hisense Xumo TV or Hisense XCLASS TV. You can only use the pre-installed apps on these Hisense TV models, such as Netflix, YouTube, etc. However, if you want to install additional apps to stream the content, use any streaming device like Apple, Firestick, or Roku.
Is It Possible to Sideload Apps on Hisense Smart TV?
Yes. You can sideload any apps only on Hisense TVs with operating systems such as Fire TV OS, Android TV OS, and Google TV OS. If the app you are looking for is not available on your TV’s app store, you can sideload the app.
To do this, you need to install a third-party sideloading tool named Downloader on your Hisense Android or Google TV from the Play Store. If you are a Hisense Fire TV user, get the Downloader app from the Amazon Appstore. Once you install the app, enable the Downloader app to install apps from unknown sources. Then, enter the APK link of the app on Downloader and sideload the app on your device.
Further, you can also use the USB Flash Drive to sideload apps on Hisense Android, Google, and Fire TV. Just copy and paste the APK file of the app you want to install on your Hisense TV on a USB drive. Then, insert the USB drive into your Hisense TV and install the app by selecting the APK file.
FAQ
If you face issues while installing the apps on your Hisense TV, check whether you have connected your TV to stable WiFi. Further, you need to check whether your Hisense TV has enough storage space to install the app. If the storage space is full, delete the unused apps on your Hisense TV to free up the space.
