Showbox is a free platform that provides an interesting catalog of on-demand movies. It is a great option to catch up with Western TV shows that are available only on premium streaming platforms without paying on Hisense TV. However, no Hisense TV model offers support for the Showbox app. But you can sideload it and access its content on Hisense TVs with the Android, Google & Fire OS.
As the sideloading process of Showbox on Hisense TV is a bit complicated, I’m going to guide you on that through this article.
Essential Preparations Before Downloading Showbox on Hisense TV
- Connect your Hisense TV to the internet using a WIFI or LAN cable to install the Showbox app.
- Acquire the APK file of the Showbox app from a reliable website on the internet and save it on any device.
How to Install Showbox on Supported Hisense TV Models
1. Open the App Store of your respective Hisense TV model. [Android/Google OS – Google Play Store, Fire OS – Amazon AppStore].
2. Choose the Search icon and enable the on-screen keyboard.
3. Use the remote keys or the virtual keyboard if the Hisense TV remote app is paired to type Downloader.
4. Search for the Downloader app and locate it in the search result. Select it and tap the Install/Get/Download option to install the app on Hisense Smart TV.
5. Now, go to Settings and enable permission for Downloader to install the Showbox app.
- Hisense Android TV: Open Settings → Device Preferences → Security & restrictions → select Unknown sources → Turn On Downloader.
- Hisense Google TV: Choose Settings from the Profile option → click System & tap Android TV OS build 7 times. Come back to the Settings screen and select Apps → Security & restrictions → choose Unknown Sources and turn on the Downloader app’s toggle.
- Hisense Fire TV: Go to Settings from Home → select My Fire TV → Developer options → Install unknown apps → choose Downloader → Enable the toggle.
6. Now, launch the Downloader app and finish the initial setup by agreeing to the terms and conditions.
7. Then, select the Home tab and enter the Showbox app APK file link in the URL field. Click Go & the APK file will be downloaded.
8. Select and click Install, and add the Showbox app to Hisense Smart TV successfully.
9. Select the Open option and get into the Showbox app. Explore the content library and select your favorite content to enjoy its big-screen streaming.
Showbox Not Working on Hisense TV – Immediate Solutions
1. Check whether your Hisense TV is actually connected to the internet. If the network speed is not sufficient, restart the router and fix it.
2. Reboot your Hisense TV and the Showbox app to get rid of temporary bugs & glitches.
3. Check the version and update the app on your Hisense TV by installing the latest APK file. Also, go to settings and clear the app cache on Hisense TV to restore normalcy.
4. Make sure the latest firmware version is installed, or else update your Hisense TV to make the Showbox app work without issues.
FAQ
Yes, you can sideload the Showbox app on your Android mobile device and then screen mirror to watch its content on any Hisense TV model. Before doing so, enable the screen mirroring option on your Hisense TV and make sure your smartphone and TV are connected to the same WIFI. Then, play any content on the Showbox mobile app & tap the Cast icon on the Notification Panel → Hisense TV name.
No, Showbox is an entirely free platform, and it doesn’t offer any premium service with a pro version app.
