YouTube is a built-in app for all Hisense TVs, regardless of their OS. Moreover, the YouTube app button is provided in the remote control of most Hisense TV models, which launches the app directly. If the YouTube app is not available or you have deleted the app on your Hisense TV for storage issues, you can download it at any time from the default app store.
Here, you can learn how to download & log in to the YouTube app on all Hisense TV models to enjoy uninterrupted streaming of music videos, shows, and vlogs from diverse sources.
What Should Be Done?
- Give a WIFI connection to your Hisense Smart TV.
- Have your Google account credentials or your mobile phone ready in order to log in to YouTube on Hisense TV.
- Upgrade to YouTube Premium from the official website to enjoy exclusive features and stream the platform’s content without ads.
Ways to Download YouTube on Different Hisense TVs
Refer to the respective method for your Hisense TV model from the below headings and follow it to install YouTube in quick time.
Hisense VIDAA TV
- Turn on the TV and launch the Home screen.
- Look for the VIDAA app store option and select it.
- Within the app store, select the Search icon. Using the enabled on-screen keyboard, type YouTube using the remote and do a search.
- In the search results, find YouTube and click Install to add the app to Hisense TVs with the VIDAA OS.
Hisense Roku TV
- On the Home screen, select the Streaming Store option.
- Then, select the Search tile at the right and search for YouTube.
- On the app that appears in the suggestions, select it and get into the channel info page.
- Click Add channel and download the Hisense Roku TV YouTube app.
Hisense Android TV
- Press the Mic button on the remote control and say, “Open Play Store app.” Or, directly launch the app from the Apps section.
- Do a voice search similarly or manually search for the YouTube app using the Search icon within the Google Play Store.
- Click the Install button & get the app once you find it in the suggestions.
Hisense Fire TV
- Navigate to the Appstore tile on the Home page and select it.
- Then, choose the Search icon available there.
- Type & search for YouTube and wait a few seconds. The app download page will appear.
- Click on the Get/Download option, and the app will be added to your Hisense Fire TV.
Hisense Google TV
- Once the Home screen opens up after turning on your Hisense Google TV, click on the Search tab.
- Enter YouTube on the required field and press the magnifier button on the virtual keyboard.
- The app will be suggested to you. Select the Install option and begin the installation.
Hisense Xumo TV
You can’t delete or install the YouTube app on Hisense Xumo TVs, either. Since it is available by default, you can just open the app and start accessing it. Here’s how to do it.
- Scroll down to the Apps row and hover over each app using the right navigation button on the remote until you see the YouTube app. Alternatively, click View All to see the Apps list and find it.
- Once you locate the app, highlight it and press the Select button on the remote. Upon doing so, the YouTube app will open on Hisense Xumo TVs.
Login & Stream YouTube on Hisense TV
Once you open the YouTube app on Hisense Smart TVs, it will start loading videos in different categories. You can select and watch them straight away. If you want personalized usage or you are a YouTube Premium user, you can log in to YouTube. To do so,
- On the Home screen of the YouTube app, scroll to the top and click on the Sign In option. Now, you’ll have 3 options:
Among these, you can choose any method and log in to the YouTube app on Hisense Smart TVs. The procedure for all three methods is given below.
Use your remote
- Upon selecting this option, you’ll be asked to enter the email address & password of your Google account.
- Type them in the required fields using the on-screen keyboard with the help of remote control.
- After that, click Sign In.
Scan or type a code
- If you choose this option, the YouTube app will display a QR code, and a webpage link to reach the YouTube activation webpage & a Hisense TV code for YouTube.
- Take your mobile and scan the QR code or browse the website link.
- On the YouTube activation webpage [youtube.com/tv/activate], enter the activation code and click Continue.
- Now, log in to your email address and refresh the YouTube app on your Hisense TV.
Open the YouTube mobile app
- To log in to YouTube within a fraction of a second, connect your Hisense TV and your smartphone to the same WIFI.
- Launch the YouTube app on your mobile and sign in with your Google account.
- Now, a pop-up will appear asking whether you want to sign in to your Hisense TV with the same account. Select Continue on it.
- Then, tap Connect on the next screen.
- The TV will immediately display your email account on-screen. Select it, and you’ll be taken into it.
You have successfully signed in to the YouTube app on your Hisense TV. You can start watching videos or YouTube Shorts, like/dislike them, put them into a playlist, and subscribe to any channel.
YouTube on Hisense TV Not Working – Quick Fixes
- The YouTube not working issue on Hisense Smart TV mainly occurs because of internet problems. So, check your internet speed and restart the router if it is slow. Also, make sure the internet subscription is active.
- If the YouTube app faces some momentary errors, exit the app and relaunch it once. Also, reboot your Hisense TV once & power cycle it if you wish. If that doesn’t work, log out of the YouTube app by selecting the left menu → Profile picture → your account → Sign out option.
- Hisense TV YouTube app freezes often because of accumulated cache files & bugs. So, clear the cache on your Hisense TV. Also, update the YouTube app on Hisense Smart TV regularly.
- If the YouTube app doesn’t load content despite good internet speed, uninstall & reinstall the app on your Hisense TV. Then, set it up again for smooth streaming.
- If you haven’t been able to fix the YouTube app issues so far, check if the firmware is the latest and update your Hisense TV.
FAQ
YouTube Premium offers plans in different price ranges. The basic plan, at 13.99 USD/month gives you ad-free access to YouTube on Hisense TV. First-time subscribers can avail of a 1 month-free trial benefit.
No, YouTube offers content from independent creators, while YouTube TV provides US local channel broadcasts from 70+ networks on Hisense TV. The subscription also differs for both platforms.
