How to Watch YouTube TV on Hisense TV

Are you looking for the best app to stream live channels on Hisense TV without relying on cable? There is no better choice than the YouTube TV app. It is one of the default apps that’s compatible with all the OS versions. Some Hisense TV models even offer a YouTube TV app button on their remotes to launch the app quickly.

Can’t you find the YouTube TV app on your Hisense TV’s default apps list? Follow my upcoming guidances and download the app on different Hisense TV models.

Essential Preparations Before Accessing YouTube TV on Hisense TV

• Connect your Hisense TV to WIFI to install & stream YouTube TV.
• Visit YouTube TV’s official website and subscribe to any of the available plans. You can activate and watch the platform’s content only if you join the service.
• Keep a smartphone to activate the YouTube TV app on Hisense TV.

How to Install YouTube TV on Hisense Smart TV [All Models]

Below is the procedure to install the YouTube TV app on different TV models.

Hisense Xumo TV:

On the Home screen, scroll down to the View Apps section. Scroll towards the right on the App tiles and locate YouTube TV. Or, choose the View All option and locate the app by exploring the apps list. Now, press the remote’s Select button and get into the YouTube TV app on your Hisense TV.

Hisense VIDAA TV:

Launch the VIDAA app store. Select the Search icon and enable the on-screen keyboard. Using your remote keys, type YouTube TV and make a search. In the search results, locate it correctly using the logo and download the app on your Hisense TV with the VIDAA OS.

Hisense Roku TV:

On the Home screen of your Hisense Roku TV, select Streaming Channels. On the next screen, click the Search Channels option and search for the YouTube TV app. When the app is suggested, select it and enter the app info page. Click on the Add channel option & add it to your TV.

Hisense Android TV:

Open the Google Play Store from the Apps section. Use the Search icon on the app store to search for YouTube TV.

Then, pick up the app from the suggestions and select the Install option to download on Hisense Android TV.

Hisense Fire TV:

On Hisense Fire TV’s Home page, you can see the Find icon. Select it and enable the Search tab. Type and search for YouTube TV and get its download page from the Amazon App Store. Now, tap Install/Get, and the app installation will commence.

Hisense Google TV:

Select the Apps section & click on the Search for apps and games option. Look for YouTube TV and choose the app. Now, click on Install, and you’ll have the app on your Hisense Google TV within a few seconds.

How to Activate & Watch YouTube TV on Hisense TV

• Open the downloaded YouTube TV app.
• Click on the Sign In option and get the link for the YouTube TV activation website [tv.youtube.com/start] and activation code.

• Now, open a mobile phone/PC browser and head to the displayed website. Enter the code in the respective field and click Continue.

• Sign in to your YouTube TV account on the next screen, and the activation process is over.
• If you refresh the YouTube TV app on your Hisense Smart TV, you’ll be already logged in to your account. So, hover over the live channels and events available on the app and select your desired content for streaming.

How to Cast/AirPlay YouTube to Hisense TV

If your Hisense Smart TV runs out of storage, you will face issues while installing the app. In such cases, you can make use of YouTube TV’s Cast or AirPlay feature to play the desired content without installing the app. To do that,

• Connect your Hisense Smart TV and smartphone to the same WiFi network.
• Then, fetch your smartphone and install the YouTube TV app [App Store | Play Store].
• After logging in, play your desired live TV content from the YouTube TV app.
• Then, click the Cast or AirPlay icon from the app’s playback screen.
• Choose your Hisense Smart TV from the list of available devices and pair it up.

Finally, the YouTube TV content from your Android phone or iPhone will be displayed on the Hisense TV’s big screen.

YouTube TV on Hisense TV Not Working? Easy Ways to Fix the Issue

• If the YouTube TV app lags or fails to load content, close the app and relaunch it once again. Also, check the internet connection to see whether it is stable. If not, restart the router.
• Reboot your Hisense TV, and log out & log in to the account on the app to check if this brings it back to normalcy.
• When you are not able to load any content, check if your YouTube TV subscription is active. If it is expired, resubscribe to your existing plan and access the service’s content like before.
• If YouTube TV keeps shutting down unexpectedly, update the app on your Hisense TV. If it is already in its latest version, delete the app on your Hisense TV and reinstall it after a while.
• Check the software version and update your Hisense TV to prevent any malfunctioning of the app. Likewise, clear the cache on your Hisense TV regularly.

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