Besides the variety of streaming options, Hisense TV also offers gaming support and cooperates with consoles like Xbox for dedicated gaming setups. Suppose you are an Xbox gamer and don’t know how to connect the console to your Hisense TV. You have landed on the right spot. This article will guide you on the connection between Xbox and Hisense Smart TV and provide useful tips that help sort out issues that arise during the process.
Essential Preparations Before Connecting Xbox to Hisense TV
- First, get a good quality HDMI cable from the Amazon website that helps connect Xbox models of Original 360, 360 S, Xbox One, or X & S series to Hisense TV.
- If you have Xbox 360 S & Xbox 360, you can also use an AV connector for connection. So, get one on Amazon if you wish.
- Make sure the Hisense TV is turned off while connecting to the Xbox.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Connect Xbox & Hisense TV
The instructions that follow are common for connecting Xbox & Hisense TV using both HDMI and AV Connector.
1. Finish the corded connection of your Xbox console and Hisense with the wire you currently have with you.
- If you are using an HDMI cable, connect its one end to the Xbox’s HDMI output port. The other end has to be connected to any of your Hisense TV’s HDMI ports.
- If you are using an AV connector, then affix the single 3.5 mm connector to the respective port on the console. After that, find the AV input ports at the backside of the Hisense TV and connect the color-coded connectors accordingly.
2. Now, give the power supply to both devices by connecting them to an active power outlet.
3. Press the Power button and turn on your Hisense TV as well as your Xbox. Then, switch to the input source on your Hisense TV to which you have connected the Xbox gaming console.
4. The interface of your Xbox will appear on your Hisense TV screen. Go with the on-screen prompts and finish the console’s setup.
Note: Click here to learn the detailed setup process of Xbox on Hisense TV.
6. After setup, the Xbox Home screen will open. From now on, you can relish playing games on the console on your Hisense Smart TV.
How to Connect Xbox Controller to Hisense TV
1. If you have a wired controller, use the given wire to connect the respective ports on the controller and console. Now, the controller will start working.
2. Suppose you have a wireless controller,
- Go to the Bluetooth option on your Hisense TV and activate it.
- Then, click on the Xbox logo button on the console’s controller and enable the pairing mode.
- On the TV screen, select your Xbox controller if it appears to be one of the Bluetooth devices.
- After a successful connection, you can play games on your Xbox connected to Hisense TV with the controller.
Make sure the gaming mode on your Hisense TV is enabled whenever playing with the Xbox to enhance its performance and take your gaming experience to the next level.
Hisense TV Not Working with Xbox One – Quick Solutions
1. Check whether both the devices are connected properly. If there is a loose connection, insert the Xbox wire firmly into the power source and Hisense TV. Suppose there is damage to the cable, change it, and try connecting later.
2. Make sure you have selected the right input source on the TV to which you have connected your Xbox.
3. Restart your Hisense TV and gaming console and fix any momentary issues. If necessary, redo their connections and power cycle them.
4. If the controller is not connecting through Bluetooth, check if the Bluetooth option is enabled on the Hisense TV and the console is in pairing mode. Also, place the devices close to each other while pairing.
5. Upgrade your Hisense TV firmware if an update is available to connect it with Xbox without issues.
6. If nothing works, reset the Hisense TV and Xbox and go through the connection process from the start.
FAQ
If you want to dedicate a particular input source for Xbox, you can rename it. To do so, go to your Hisense TV’s input option and select the source. Change its default name to Xbox, and it’s done. However, you can connect any other device to this input whenever you want and change its name as well.
You can use a VGA cable to fuse Xbox 360 & 360 S models to a new or old model Hisense TV without the HDMI port. To connect the latest model Xbox to an old Hisense TV, try using an HDMI to VGA adapter.
