Philo is the best option for anyone who needs an affordable streaming platform with a decent content collection. It is ad-supported and covers almost 70+ channels, 70,000 shows & movies, and AMC+ content. Hisense TV is one of its supported devices, but only for models with Android, Google, Fire, and Roku OS.
This article covers everything about Philo, such as subscription, installation, and activation on Hisense TVs. If you read it all the way through, you can also learn alternate methods to access the platform on Hisense Xumo & VIDAA TVs without native compatibility.
What Should Be Done?
- To download Philo, connect the Hisense TV to WIFI that supports the app.
- To join the Philo platform as an official member, head to its official website and subscribe to its single plan, available for $28/month, which includes 7 days of free access. You can pay additional charges to access premium channels like MGM+ and Starz.
- To sign into Philo’s app on your Hisense TV, you must access the email account or mobile number you used to sign up for the platform.
Install Philo App on Supported Hisense TV Models
- Hisense Roku TV: Scroll down the Home page → select the Streaming Channels option → choose Search channels → enter Philo on the Search tab → search the app & locate it → click the Add channel option for installation.
- Hisense Google TV: From the Home screen, go to the Apps section → select Search for apps and games → enter Philo using the on-screen keyboard → do a search → select the Install option to download the app on Hisense TV with the Google OS.
- Hisense Fire TV: Select the Find option on the Home page → search for the Philo app using the Search tab → locate the app → click on the Download/Get option on the app download page.
- Hisense Android TV: Enter the Apps section → launch the Google Play Store app → choose the Search icon → search Philo app → select the Install option & get it.
Login & Watch Philo on Hisense TV
- On the Philo app you’ve installed on your Hisense Smart TV, select the Sign In option.
- Now, type the mobile number linked to your Philo account. You can also type the email address by selecting the Switch to email option.
- A verification link will be sent as an SMS to your mobile phone or email. Click on the link, and a confirmation screen will appear asking whether you are trying to sign in to the Philo app on Hisense TV.
- To confirm, tap the green color right arrow, and your login will be confirmed with the message “You are signed in.”
- Now, the Philo app on your Hisense TV will refresh and load the content for your plan.
- Select and stream any channel or on-demand video you like, and enjoy big-screen streaming with Hisense TV.
- If you are out of time, leave now and watch it later by rewinding within 72 hours. Otherwise, start recording it and catch up in the Saved section when you are on break.
Methods to Access Philo on Incompatible Hisense TVs
There are 2 alternate ways to get the Philo app on Hisense Xumo & VIDAA TVs. One is connecting a supported streaming device, and the other one is casting or AirPlay from a smartphone. Both methods are demonstrated below.
1. Using Streaming Device:
- Take a Roku, Firestick, or Apple TV, whichever device you have at home.
- Connect it to the HDMI port and select the right input on your Hisense TV to get the steaming device’s interface.
- Now, access the app store of your streaming device and download the Philo app.
- Carry out the activation process and enjoy direct streaming of Philo content on your Hisense Xumo/VIDAA TV.
2. Cast/AirPlay from Smartphone:
- Install the Philo app on your Android mobile or iPhone [Play Store | App Store] and log in to your account.
- Connect your Hisense TV and smartphone to the same WIFI network. Then, enable the screen mirroring option to cast from Android mobile and turn on the AirPlay feature on Hisense TV if you are using an iPhone.
- Launch the Philo app and choose a content. Tap the Cast or AirPlay icon respectively and select the Hisense TV name from the devices list.
- After connecting, you can watch the content you selected on your mobile device run on the Hisense TV screen.
FAQ
Close and relaunch the Philo app once. Check if the internet connection is stable & restart the router. Reboot the Hisense TV once and clear the cache files. Make sure both the Philo app and Hisense TV firmware are up-to-date versions. Finally, delete the app on your Hisense TV and reinstall it to fix the Philo not working issue.
Philo doesn’t offer any yearly plans except its single monthly plan. You have to renew this subscription every month to stream on Hisense TV, which will cost you $336 for a year in total.
No, the Philo service does not cover some major channels, such as ESPN, CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, etc.
