This guide uncovers the steps for installing and accessing the Kodi app on Hisense Smart TV.
Kodi is one of the most popular open-source media players and entertainment hubs. Besides accessing local files, you can also stream your favorite TV shows, movies, podcasts, and music by installing the Kodi add-ons. If you want to watch plenty of live and on-demand content on Hisense TV for free, here are the steps you need to follow.
Kodi Compatibility Check!
Hisense Smart TV runs on multiple operating systems. However, the Kodi app is available only on Hisense TVs with Google Play Store. To be precise, you can install and access the Kodi app only on Hisense Android TV and Hisense Google TV.
For other Hisense models, you can proceed with alternative jailbreaking measures like screen mirroring or sideloading to access the Kodi content.
How to Install Kodi on Hisense Smart TV
You can get this application from the Play Store on your Hisense Android TV and Hisense Google TV using the steps below.
Hisense Android TV
- From the Home screen, go to the Apps tile.
- Scroll and hit the Google Play Store option.
- Using the virtual keyboard, search for Kodi and pick up the app.
- Tap Install to get the Kodi app on your TV.
Hisense Google TV
- Select Apps from the home menu.
- Scroll down and navigate to the Search for Apps and Games bar.
- Now, search for the Kodi app and tap the Install button.
How to Sideload Kodi APK on Hisense Smart TV
Fortunately, Hisense models like Hisense Android, Google, and Fire TV allow users to sideload APK files and install apps. So, if you own any of Hisense TVs with these operating systems, you can sideload and install the Kodi app hassle-free.
In the meantime, you must use a proper sideloading tool to proceed with this process. Among plenty of sideloading tools, you can use Downloader for seamless installation.
- Install the Downloader app on your Hisense TV from the Google Play Store | Amazon Appstore.
- After this, navigate to TV settings and choose Install Unknown Apps.
- From there, choose Downloader and turn it On.
- Now, open the Downloader app and head to the Home menu.
- Input the APK URL for Kodi and hit Go to sideload the APK file.
- After a while, click the Install button on the installation screen to download Kodi on your device.
How to Screen Mirror Kodi on Hisense Smart TV
As the Kodi app is unavailable on the VIDAA App Store, you can’t download the app directly on Hisense VIDAA TV, and the same applies to Hisense Roku TV. On the contrary, use the screen mirroring technique to mirror the Kodi content from your Android smartphone. After turning on the screen mirroring option on your TV, follow these steps to screen mirror Kodi to your Hisense VIDAA and Roku TV.
- Connect the Hisense TV and smartphone to the same WiFi.
- Fetch your smartphone and install the Kodi app from the Play Store.
- Once installed, launch the app and play your desired content from the respective add-ons.
- Now, pull down your smartphone’s Notification panel and tap the Cast option.
- Choose your Hisense Smart TV from the menu. Now, the Kodi content on your smartphone will be mirrored on your Hisense VIDAA and Roku TV. This method can also be used on other Hisense TV Models, such as Android, Fire, and Google TVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can access the add-ons and other available Kodi content for free.
Weak internet is one of the major causes of the Kodi app not functioning properly. So, inspect the WiFi network and troubleshoot the internet to fix the issue.
Yes. You can use the AirPlay feature to display Kodi’s content on your Hisense TV.
