Plex is a unique and very useful platform that brings together a media player & server in a single app for free. With this app, you can watch over 600+ popular live channels of different genres, such as FOX Sports, The Hallmark Channel, and NFL on Hisense TV. Along with that, you can stream 50,000+ movies & series from renowned production houses. If you are a premium Plex Pass user, you can also access personal media files that you’ve added to the Plex Server at any time on the Hisense Smart TV.
The Plex Smart TV app is compatible with all the Hisense TV models, and you can install it directly from their app store, with the Hisense Xumo TV being the only exception. However, the Cast & AirPlay support offered by the media player’s mobile app will help access it on this incompatible model, too.
Go through this guide to learn the methods used to get the Plex app on each Hisense TV OS variant.
Essentials Preparations to Access Plex on Hisense TV
- Connect your Hisense TV to WIFI to download Plex and stream content directly.
- Register for the service from the official website to use its account credentials to activate the Plex app on Hisense TV.
- If you are going to cast, install the Plex app on your smartphone from the respective app store. [Google Play Store | App Store].
- Enable the screen mirroring option on Hisense Xumo TV if you are an Android mobile user. Turn on AirPlay on Hisense TV if an iPhone is used.
How to Install Plex on Supported Hisense Smart TV Models
Go through the following headings to learn about the Hisense Plex installation on different TV OS models that support the app.
Hisense Roku TV
1. Click on the Streaming Channels option on the Home screen.
2. On the next screen, select Search Channels.
3. Using the Search tab on the right side, type Plex and search for it.
4. The Plex – Free Movies & TV app will be suggested to you. Select it and click the Add app option to download it.
Hisense Fire TV
1. Navigate to the Find icon on the Home page.
2. In the Search field that is enabled, enter Plex and make a search.
3. Your Hisense Fire TV will now fetch the Plex app download page from the Amazon AppStore.
4. Select the Get/Download option and add Plex to the app library.
Hisense VIDAA TV
1. Launch the VIDAA app store on your Hisense VIDAA TV.
2. Select the Search icon & use the on-screen keyboard and remote keys to find the Plex app.
3. After locating, select Install and download the app on your Hisense TV.
Hisense Android TV
1. Open the Apps section from the Home screen.
2. Find the Google Play Store app and get into it.
3. Now, look out for the Plex Media Player app.
4. Finally, select the Install option to begin Plex installation on your Hisense Android TV.
Hisense Google TV
1. On the Home screen, scroll down a bit and select the Search for apps and games field.
2. Enter Plex using the remote control or the virtual keyboard of the paired Hisense TV remote app.
3. Search & wait for the search results to appear.
4. Select the right app and click on the Install option to get it downloaded.
How to Activate Plex App on Hisense TV
1. Open the Plex app that you’ve installed on your Hisense Smart TV.
2. You are now required to sign in to the app. Do it by entering the credentials of your Plex account.
3. Now, you’ll get an activation code and the link to the Plex activation website.
4. Take a PC or smartphone and open its browser. Enter the displayed website link [plex.tv/link] and search.
5. Type the activation code on the website & click on the Link button.
6. Now, you can refresh the Hisense TV Plex app. Within seconds, the content library will load and be available for access. You can select and watch the channel, VOD, or your personal media content from Plex Server seamlessly.
How to Cast/AirPlay Plex Content to Hisense Xumo TV
1. After completing the pre-requisite process, connect your Hisense Xumo TV and smartphone to the same WIFI network.
2. Then, launch the Plex mobile app and give in the credentials of the Plex account to log in.
3. Then, play any content on the app and select the Cast/AirPlay icon that is available on the player window.
4. In the devices list, select your Hisense Xumo TV name. The content will play on your Hisense Xumo TV and mobile phone simultaneously once a connection is established between the devices.
Plex App Not Working on Hisense TV – Immediate Fixes
1. If the content is not loading, check whether you have completed the Plex app activation properly. If yes, then check the internet speed on a reliable website (fast.com). Restart the router and disconnect any connected VPN to improve low internet speed.
2. Check the version and perform the Hisense Plex app update if it is running outdated.
3. Reboot your Hisense TV once to fix any momentary issues. Also, clear your Hisense TV cache storage to resolve problems from the app’s side.
4. If all your attempts fail to bring back the Plex app to normal, then try updating the Hisense TV. If it is already the latest version, delete the app from your Hisense TV. After some time, go to the app store & reinstall Plex, which will work fine this time.
5. If there are problems in casting Plex from smartphone to Hisense TV, ensure that both the participating devices are connected to the same WIFI network. Also, cross-check whether you have enabled the required options on the TV before casting.
FAQ
Yes, the Plex app on your Hisense TV includes ads for monetizing its content and providing you with cost-free service. However, ads won’t be displayed for the personal media you have stored on its server.
You can access the web version of Plex service [www.plex.tv] using your Hisense TV’s web browser and catch up with all its content just like the TV app.
