On the YouTube app, you might be vibing to your favorite songs by watching its video. But if you want a dedicated music listening experience, then consider using its music streaming platform, YouTube Music on your Hisense TV. It can be installed on Hisense Google & Android TVs. On the Hisense Fire TV, you can sideload and access the app. Unfortunately, the YouTube Music app is unavailable on Hisense VIDAA, Roku & Xumo OS TVs.
This article provides you with the method to download & use YouTube Music on supported Hisense TV models and workarounds to access it on the other incompatible models.
What Should Be Done?
- Connect your Hisense TV to a WIFI network to install the YouTube Music app and play songs.
- Keep your Google account login credentials ready to sign in to the YouTube Music app on Hisense TV.
- To enjoy certain premium features and play soundtracks ad-free, upgrade to YouTube Music Premium from the official website, which costs $10.99/month. New subscribers can avail of a 1-month free trial.
Stream YouTube Music on Supported Hisense TVs
1. Install the YouTube Music app on the supported Hisense TVs by downloading from the respective app store or by sideloading.
Hisense Android TV:
- Open the Google Play Store app from the Apps section.
- Select the Search icon and enable the on-screen keyboard.
- Enter YouTube Music with the help of remote control and search.
- When you locate it in the search results, select the Install button & download the app on your Hisense TV with the Android OS.
Hisense Google TV:
- Select the Search for apps and games field in the Apps section.
- Type and search for YouTube Music and pick up the app from the suggestions by identifying it with the logo.
- Then, click on the Install option, and YouTube Music will be added to your Hisense Google TV in seconds.
Hisense Fire TV:
- Install the Downloader app from the Amazon AppStore.
- Then, go to the Settings menu and select the My Fire TV tile.
- Click on the Developer options and reach Install unknown apps.
- Select Downloader in this section and turn on the app to enable permission to sideload YouTube Music.
- Now, launch the Downloader app and select the Home tab.
- In the URL field, enter the link of the YouTube Music APK file obtained from a bankable source.
- Click on Go & the APK file will be downloaded. Then, select it and click on the Install option so that the YouTube Music app gets installed.
2. After downloading, select the Open option and get into the YouTube Music app.
3. Explore the music library and play any music album to enjoy listening to it. To enhance the sound level if you are with a group of people, connect a soundbar to your Hisense TV.
4. To have personalized access, log in to your Google account in the same way you signed into the YouTube app on Hisense TV.
Access YouTube Music on Incompatible Hisense TV Models
YouTube Music is integrated into the YouTube app. So, users with Hisense Xumo, VIDAA, and Roku TV can access the platform’s content on this app. Cast and AirPlay support is also available on the mobile app. You can access its song collection on these unsupported models using these features. I have explained both of these alternate methods below.
Use YouTube App:
- Open the Hisense TV YouTube app and sign in to Google account if you wish.
- On the menu in the left pane of the app, select the Music option.
- The YouTube Music platform will open up now, and you can select your favorite tracks to listen to them on your Hisense TV.
Cast/AirPlay from Mobile:
- Install and launch the YouTube Music app on your smartphone [Play Store | App Store].
- Users with Android mobile enable the screen mirroring option, and iPhone users turn on AirPlay on their Hisense TVs.
- Then, connect your Hisense TV and smartphone to the same WIFI network.
- Login to your Google account and play any song.
- Now, click on the Cast/AirPlay icon and select your Hisense TV name from the list of available devices.
- After connection, songs on your YouTube TV mobile app will play on Hisense TV until you disconnect.
FAQ
If the YouTube Music app is not working properly, exit and relaunch it once. Check the internet connection and restart your Hisense TV. Make sure the app is running in its up-to-date version. If nothing works, switch to YouTube and access YouTube Music within the app. If you can’t cast/AirPlay YouTube Music from mobile to Hisense TV, check if there is the same WIFI connection between the devices and if you have enabled the necessary options on the TV.
Yes, if you already have a YouTube Premium subscription, you don’t have to sign up for YouTube Music Premium separately to access exclusive features and ad-free streaming.
