VLC is a cost-free open source media player that supports video & audio files of different formats. The media player will be helpful in accessing local storage files and even IPTV content on Hisense TVs with the Google, Android & Fire OS it is compatible with. Since VLC doesn’t support the Hisense Roku, VIDAA & Xumo TVs, you have to screen mirror the app from smartphone on these models.
This article will elaborate on the methods of using the VLC app on each Hisense TV model, as mentioned above.
What Should Be Done?
- 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 get into the Home screen. Then, select the Find icon. In the Search tab, type VLC using the on-screen keyboard. Make a search and wait a few seconds.
The VLC for Fire app will appear as the primary suggestion. Select the Get/Download button and the app will be added to your Hisense Fire TV.
Install VLC on Hisense Android TV
Open the Google Play Store app from the Apps section. Search for the VLC for Android app using the Search icon. Then, choose the app from the results & click on the Install button. The app will start downloading now.
When the installation is over, the Open option will appear. Select it, and launch the app.
Get VLC on Hisense Google TV
Press the Mic button on the remote of your Hisense Google TV. Command, “Download VLC for Android app.” Otherwise, use the Search for apps and games field on the Home screen and search for VLC manually.
Now, the VLC app info screen on Play Store will open up. Click the Install button there and add the app to your Hisense TV with Google OS.
How to Screen Mirror VLC on Incompatible Hisense TV Models
Download and launch the VLC app [Play Store | App Store] on your mobile. Make sure your mobile and Hisense TV are linked to the same WIFI network.
Now, launch the VLC media player on your mobile. Then, launch the notification panel or control center on your mobile device. Tap the Cast icon (Android) or Screen Mirroring option (iPhone).
Select your Hisense TV and the VLC mobile app interface will appear on the TV screen. Play any media content from your phone’s storage at you can watch it run on the big screen.
FAQ
Yes, the cast & AirPlay features comes built-in on the VLC app. To utilize it, select the Video or Audio tab and play any video or audio file from your smarphone’s local storage. Then, tap Cast icon. iPhone users select the AirPlay or Bluetooth option additionally. Choose your Hisense TV name and its done.
No, it can’t be done. If you want the direct access of VLC media player on your Hisense Roku, VIDAA, or Xumo TV, you can connect a Firestick device with your TV.
