You might be used to controlling your Hisense TV volume using the remote control with just a few clicks of buttons. Note that it is not the only source from which to adjust the volume level, and you have various choices to help with it. They include TV unit buttons, smartphone remote apps, and connected voice assistants. These remote alternatives can help you timely when you are not able to access your physical remote control.
This article will elaborate on how to turn the volume up on Hisense TV without the remote using the mentioned sources.
How to Use Remote Alternatives to Turn Volume Up on Hisense TV
Follow the upcoming guidances to turn the volume up on the Hisense Smart TV without the remote control using the above-mentioned alternate sources. Note that these instructions apply to all the Hisnese TV OS versions.
TV Buttons
Using the buttons on the unit is the easiest way to turn the volume up on Hisense TV in the absence of the physical remote. The old model Hisense TVs have dedicated volume control buttons, while the latest model Hisense TVs come with a single button that offers multiple functionalities, including increasing & decreasing TV volume.
Refer to the upcoming headings to learn where to find the unit button on the old and new models of Hisense TV and use it to adjust your Hisense TV volume.
Turn Up the Volume on the Old Model Hisense TV
1. After turning on your Hisense TV, inspect the front right corner, left & right panels, and its backside.
2. You’ll find the Volume buttons labeled Vol + (Volume UP) and Vol – (Volume DOWN) near the input button.
3. You can turn the volume up on your Hisense TV at each level by pressing the Vol + button in short gaps. Pressing the Vol – button in the same manner will do the vice versa.
4. To raise the TV volume rapidly, hold the Vol + button for about 4 seconds. You can also mute your Hisense TV sound by clicking the Volume UP & Volume DOWN buttons simultaneously.
Turn Up Volume on New Model Hisense TV
1. Locate your Hisense TV Power button on the unit in the bottom middle, right side corner, or near the IR sensor.
2. Press and hold it to get an on-screen pop-up with different options. Click the button each time you want to hover through the menus.
3. When you reach the Vol+ option, hold it, and your Hisense TV volume will start increasing. Likewise, you can lower the volume level by selecting the Vol – option and repeating the same procedure.
4. If you highlight the Mute button and hold the Power button, your Hisense TV sound will cut down.
Smartphone Apps
The official Hisense TV remote app, RemoteNOW, works with all Hisense TV OS versions and has volume control options. To use it, you need to ensure the same WIFI connection for your smartphone and TV. Otherwise, you can use third-party IR-based remote apps to finish the task easily. Refer to both these apps’ setup and access methods and choose the one you feel comfortable using to adjust Hisense TV volume.
Use RemoteNOW to Turn Up Hisense TV Volume
1. Install the RemoteNOW app on your mobile phone.
2. If your Hisense Smart TV has a Home network, keep it active, and the TV will connect to it upon recognition. Then, connect your mobile phone to the TV’s current network. Technically, both your Hisense TV and smartphone are now linked to the same WIFI network.
Attention! If your Hisense TV doesn’t have a WIFI network to auto-connect, this method won’t work for you now. After you find your missing physical remote or get a new one, connect your Hisense TV to WIFI and follow these guidelines to set up the RemoteNOW app with your TV as a backup for the remote.
3. Thus, open the RemoteNOW app and tap the Select button to get the TV list.
4. Click on the Hisense TV name, and your TV will display an 8-digit code. Enter it into the remote app, and the pairing will be successful. As a confirmation, you’ll get the Connected status near your Hisense TV name.
5. Now, tap the Remote icon on the app’s Home screen to get the virtual remote interface.
6. Use the [+] option to turn the volume up on Hisense TV, [- ] to decrease it, and tap the Speaker icon to mute.
Note: Each OS version of Hisense TV has its own respective remote apps. You can also pair them and adjust your Hisense TV volume in a similar way as mentioned above.
Turn Up Hisense TV Volume using IR Remote Apps
1. Lots of IR-based remote apps share compatibility with Hisense TV. Head to the App Store or Play Store and download any of such apps on your mobile.
2. While keeping your Hisense TV booted up, launch the IR remote app and select your TV brand.
3. Now, the app will start searching for your Hisense TV in particular. Keep selecting and skipping options until your TV responds to any option you click on your mobile phone suddenly.
4. After the app locates your Hisense TV, save the connection and get into the remote interface.
5. Click on the Volume + and Volume—buttons to increase or decrease the Hisense TV sound level, respectively.
Voice Assistants
Note: You can use this method only if you have set up Alexa on your Hisense TV or any other smart speaker, like Google Nest.
1. Provoke your voice assistant by commanding, “Hey, Alexa/Google.”
2. When the voice assistant starts listening, and you notice it on your TV screen, say, “Turn up the volume to (a volume level, e.g., 50).” Now, you can see the TV volume rising to 50.
3. Similarly, you can give commands like “Increase volume by 30%,” “Reduce volume to 10,” or “Mute the TV” hands-free, and the instructed tasks will be completed at once.
Additional Info! You can also use the above-mentioned voice commands and adjust TV volume by holding the Mic button on the Hisense TV smartphone app’s remote interface.
Use Backup Remotes to Turn Volume Up on Hisense TV
If you are comfortable using a physical remote to access your Hisense TV and control the volume, you should consider buying a universal remote. You can also set up an external device’s remote, like a soundbar or AV receiver, with your Hisense TV and enjoy control over its volume level. Follow the points below to learn how to use both of these remote types.
Universal Remotes:
1. Buy the best-performing universal remote for Hisense TV online and unbox it. Then, get 2 fresh batteries and insert them into the remote.
2. Now, enter the respective universal remote’s programming codes for Hisense TV to pair. Otherwise, make use of the Auto-code search function if the remote offers it or implement the brand-specific pairing method given in the user guide.
3. When the pairing is over, adjust the Hisense TV volume using the universal remote’s Volume buttons just like you do with the original remote control.
HDMI-CEC Remote:
This method can be carried out only with your Hisense TV’s original physical remote. However, you can still follow it if you are interested in setting up an alternate remote for your Hisense TV as a backup for future usage.
1. Have the external device attached to the Hisense TV using an HDMI cable, whose remote control is going to be connected.
2. Navigate to Settings and turn on the HDMI-CEC feature. Then, pair the alternate remote by following the respective steps.
3. From now on, the alternate remote can also control your Hisense TV. You can use its Volume + button to turn the volume up.
FAQ
If you have already connected a gaming console, such as a PS5 or Xbox to your Hisense TV using the HDMI-CEC feature, then you can access it to navigate options and change the TV media volume.
Check for any damages if you can’t increase the TV volume using the unit buttons. If not, you can restart your Hisense TV and clear up the temporary issues. If the remote app or voice assistant is not turning up the Hisense TV sound level, make sure that the connection between them is still ON. Suppose everything is okay, then you have to update or reset the Hisense TV to solve software errors. In the scenario of not having a remote, buy a new one and try it, or contact the Hisense support team for help.
If your Hisense TV volume is too low or loud, mismatching the set volume level, check the audio settings, power cycle the TV, and inspect for any traces of water entry on the speaker or other parts of the unit.
