If you are an experienced Hisense TV user who has been using it for quite a while, then you would know all the available functions and have used most of them. But what if I say there are still more options to explore? Yes, Hisense TVs with Android, VIDAA, or Roku OS offer a special function called a secret menu that offers various advanced configurations. Hisense TV service menu was once restricted for professional service purposes but is now open to users.
To learn about how the Hisense TV service menu is useful and how to access it, follow this guide.
Purpose of Hisense TV Service Menu
- On the secret menu, you can access some exclusive audio and picture settings of Hisense TV that are not available in normal mode. These options are way more advanced than the usual ones, so calibrate them cautiously.
- The secret menu is a great troubleshooting option and helps diagnose any issues bothering your TV.
- It also helps factory reset and update your Hisense TV if those options can’t be accessed due to technical errors.
- Some in-depth technical information about your Hisense TV is available only in the secret menu.
- You can make customization of options, home screen, etc., or test apps by accessing the Developer options on the service menu.
What Should Be Done?
- Ensure to provide a proper power supply to your Hisense TV without fluctuations before accessing the secret menu.
- Have your Hisense TV remote control handy with fresh batteries since it is essential for accessing the secret menu on any supported OS model.
Access Service Menu on Hisense VIDAA TVs
- Go to the Settings option and choose Sound from the left pane.
- Next, select Advanced Audio Settings and click on the Balance option on the upcoming screen.
- Set the Balance level as O and enter the Hisense service menu code by pressing the following numerical button on the remote control in sequential order: 1, 9, 6, 9.
- Now, you can see the M icon on the screen’s top right-hand side, indicating you are now in the Hisense TV factory service menu.
- Click on the Menu/Settings button on the Hisense TV remote. You’ll see the service menu options, and now you are free to access them, whichever you want, using the remote on the Hisense TV.
Unleash Service Menu on Hisense Android TVs
- After turning it on, access the Settings option on your Hisense TV.
- Then, open the Sound → Advanced Settings → Balance options.
- Try entering 1969 or 0532. If any of this works, you will get into the service menu and see the M icon as an indication in the top left corner.
- Clicking the Menu or the Settings button on the remote control will get you the service menu options.
Open Service Menu on Hisense Roku TVs
The Hisense Roku TV service menu stands out from other Hisense TV models and is referred to as the secret menu. Multiple secret menus are available, but they are not present in just one section. To access a particular secret menu, you have to enter its corresponding remote shortcut code.
In the following listing, you can learn what are all the secret menus available for Hisense Roku TV and the code to access it.
- Reboot menu: Press Home button 5 times → Up → Rewind 2 times → Fast Forward 5 times.
- Developer mode: Home button 3 times → Up 2 times → Right → Left → Right → Left → Right.
- Update & Reset menu: Home button 5 times → Fast Forward 3 times → Rewind 3 times.
- WIFI menu: Home button 5 times → Up → Down → Up → Down → Up.
- Network menu: Right → Left → Right → Left → Right.
- Channel information menu: Home button 3 times → Up → Left → Right → Left → Right → Left.
- Roku antenna menu: Home button 5 times → Fast Forward → Rewind → Down → Fast Forward.
- HDMI menu: Home button 5 times → Down → Left → Up 3 times.
- Roku platform menu: Home button 5 times → Fast Forward → Pause → Rewind → Pause → Fast Forward.
- Images and Advertisements: Up → Right → Down → Left → Up
- Bitrate Override: Home button 5 times → Rewind 3 times → Fast Forward 2 times.
FAQ
On Hisense Android TV, you can click on the Menu button on the remote control to exit the service menu. On Roku & VIDAA OS models, you have to turn off your Hisense TV to exit the service menu.
The Roku App (Official) can help you access the secret menu of Hisense Roku TVs using the same physical remote shortcuts. But, on the other Hisense TV OS models, you have to rely only on the remote control to access their service menu.