All Hisense TVs come with built-in media players, but if you’re looking for a free alternative, VLC is an excellent choice. This open-source media player helps you access local files and even IPTV content on Hisense TVs. You can install VLC directly on certain Hisense TV models with Google, Android, or Fire OS. However, for models like Hisense Roku, VIDAA, and Xumo, screen mirroring from your smartphone is the only choice.
This article will elaborate on the methods of using the VLC app on each Hisense TV model, as mentioned above.
Prerequisites for Using VLC on Hisense TV
- Connect the Hisense TV to WIFI to download the VLC app if it is one of the compatible models.
- For screen mirroring VLC, iPhone users turn on the AirPlay feature on Hisense TV. Android mobile users enable the screen mirroring option on Hisense TV, respectively.
Download VLC on Hisense Fire TV
- Turn on your Hisense Fire TV and go to the Home screen.
- Select the Find icon, then click on the Search tab.
- Type VLC using the on-screen keyboard and press Search.
- Wait for a few seconds for the VLC app and it will appear in the search suggestions.
- Select the Get/Download button to install the media player app on your Hisense Fire TV.
Install VLC on Hisense Android TV
- Open the Google Play Store app from the Apps section.
- Use the Search icon to look for the VLC media player for your Hisense Android Television.
- Select the app from the search results and click on the Install button.
- Wait for the app to download and install.
- Once installed, click on the Open option to launch the app.
Get VLC on Hisense Google TV
- Press the Mic button on your Hisense Google TV remote.
- Say, Download VLC on Google TV.
- Alternatively, use the Search for Apps and Games field on the home screen to manually search for VLC.
- The VLC app info screen will appear in the Play Store.
- Click the Install button to add the VLC app to your Hisense TV with Google OS.
How to Screen Mirror VLC on Incompatible Hisense TV Models
If you have an unsupported Hisense TV model, such as Roku, VIDAA, or Xumo, you will need to use casting or screen mirroring to stream content from the media player app.
- Download and open the VLC app from the [Play Store | App Store] on your mobile device.
- Connect your Hisense TV to WiFi and ensure your smartphone is connected to the same WiFi connection.
- Launch the VLC app on your mobile.
- Open the notification panel or control center on your mobile device.
- Tap the Cast icon (for Android) or the Screen Mirroring option (for iPhone).
- Select your Hisense TV, and the app interface will appear on your TV screen.
- Play any media content from your phone’s storage, and enjoy watching it on the big screen.
FAQ
Yes. The VLC app has built-in Cast and AirPlay features. To use them, go to the Video or Audio tab, play any file from your smartphone’s local storage, and tap the Cast icon. For iPhone users, you need to select the AirPlay and Bluetooth options. Simply choose your Hisense TV from the list, and you’re good to go.
No, it can’t be done. If you want direct access to the VLC media player on your Roku, VIDAA, or Xumo TV, you can connect an external streaming device to your TV.
