Hisense TV users who would like to catch up with unique Nordic on-demand content can consider the Viaplay app. The platforms also offer collections of pan-world movies, series, and famous sports leagues, like Premier League, NASCAR, La Liga, MMA, and Europa League. This guide explains the download procedure for the Viaplay app on all the Hisense TV models.
Note that these instructions apply only to Hisense TV users in Viaplay’s supported regions, except the USA & Canada, where the app is currently shut down.
What Should Be Done?
- Connect your Hisense TV to a WIFI network to download the Viaplay app.
- Visit https://viaplay.com/ and subscribe to any of Viaplay’s plans starting at £3.99/month to access the platform’s content on Hisense TVs. New subscribers receive 14 days of free access as well.
- Keep a mobile phone/PC if you wish to use it to activate the Viaplay app on Hisense TV.
How to Get Viaplay on Different Hisense TV Models
Follow the below instructions to install the Viaplay app on your respective OS version of Hisense TV.
Hisense Android TV
On your Hisense Android TV’s Home screen, select the Apps option and launch the Apps list. Find the Google Play Store app and open it. Within the app store, select the Search icon and look out for the Viaplay app. Once it appears in the suggestions list, select the Install option & get the app on your Hisense Android TV.
Hisense Google TV
Select the Search tab on the Home page. When the on-screen keyboard is enabled, type Viaplay using the remote control or the virtual keyboard on the paired Hisense TV remote app. Then, search for the app and find it in the search results. Then, select the Install button and get Viaplay installed on Hisense Google TV.
Hisense Fire TV
After turning on your Hisense TV with the Fire OS, pick up its remote control and hold the Mic button. Bring it near your lips and say, “Download Viaplay app.” Your TV will immediately start searching for the app and load its download page. Now, select the Get/Download option to begin installation.
Hisense VIDAA TV
If your Hisense VIDAA TV is manufactured after 2020, then Viaplay is one of its default apps. So, select the My Apps option on the Home screen. In the app listing, find the Viaplay app and launch it straightaway for access.
If your TV is made before 2020, open the VIDAA app store. Select the Search icon, enter Viaplay, and search the app. Now, click on Install on the app page and commence downloading it.
Hisense Roku TV
Click on the Streaming Store option from the left pane on the Home screen. Now, select the Search icon on the right side and use it to search for the Viaplay app. When the app is suggested, select it and click on the enter the channel info page. Then, click on the Add channel option and the app will be added to your Hisense Roku TV.
Hisense Xumo TV
On the Home screen of your Hisense Xumo, you can see the Search icon at the top left corner. Select it. Using that, search the Viaplay app. The app will be fetched to you in a quick time. Select it and press the Select button on the remote control to launch the app directly. Now, your next actions is activating Viaplay to watch its content.
Active & Stream Viaplay on Hisense TVs
- Open the Viaplay on your Hisense TV.
- Select the Settings option at the top right corner & click on the Sign in option.
- If you are comfortable with typing credentials using the remote control, sign in to the app by entering the username and password of your Viaplay account.
- Otherwise, choose Sign in with the activation code on the TV and launch a browser on your PC/mobile.
- Go to http://viaplay.com/activate website and log in to your Viaplay account. Then, enter the activation code you see on the TV screen.
- Now, your Hisense TV Viaplay app will get activated, and the content library will start to load. Explore the various sections of the platform, such as movies, series, and sports, and select your desired content to watch on the big screen.
How Can US Residents Stream Viaplay?
Though discontinued service through its own app on February 29, 2024, Viaplay has started a partnership with The Roku Channel, Xfinity TV, and Xumo TV. So, Viaplay fans living in the USA & Canada can access its content through them on Hisense TVs.
Moreover, the service has also merged with Prime Video, and its content is distributed through the Viaplay add-on, which is placed for a price of $5.99/month. You can also subscribe to Sling TV ($40/month) and get access to Viaplay programs on Hisense TVs.
FAQ
Viaplay mobile app offers Cast & AirPlay support, which allows you to easily mirror any content to Hisense TV and enjoy streaming. Log in to the Viaplay app on your Android mobile/iPhone. Connect the mobile and Hisense TV to the same WIFI network. Enable the Screen Mirroring & AirPlay option on Hisense TV according to your smartphone type. Then, play any content on the Viaplay app and select the Cast/AirPlay icon. Select your Hisense TV from the devices list and complete the process.
Yes, you can use the trial period of Prime Video’s Viaplay add-on and access the platform’s content free for 7 days in the USA.
Check the internet normality and rectify issues, if any. Then, restart the Viaplay app and your Hisense TV. Clear your Hisense TV cache and update the Viaplay app. Likewise, check the firmware version and update your Hisense TV. Finally, delete the app on your Hisense TV and reinstall it so that you don’t face Viaplay not working issues anymore.
