DirecTV Stream is the most popular streaming service, covering live sports, breaking news, and thousands of on-demand titles. To stream its content, you have to install the DirecTV app on your Hisense TV and subscribe to one of its premium plans (starting at $79.99/month).
The DirecTV app is mostly available on all of the Hisense TV models of Google, Android, Fire, and Roku TVs except VIDAA and the XClass/Xumo TV. Follow the installation and the alternative steps mentioned here to proceed with using the DirecTV app on your Hisense Smart TV.
How to Install DirecTV Stream on Hisense TV
Here are the detailed steps to install the DirecTV app on your Hisense Android/Google, Roku, and Fire TVs.
To stream the DirecTV app outside the US, you have to download a highly secured VPN service like NordVPN to stream the geo-restricted content without interruption.
Hisense Roku TV
1. First, you have to select the Streaming Channels option on the Roku TV’s home screen.
2. Then, scroll down to select the Search Channels option.
3. Enter DirecTV on the search bar with the help of the virtual keyboard.
4. Next, proceed further and tap on the Add Channel option.
5. Finally, after a few minutes, navigate towards the Go to Channel to launch the DirecTV app on your Hisense Roku TV.
Hisense Google/Android TV
1. Initially, turn on your Hisense TV using the remote controller.
2. Choose the Apps/Search icon on the home screen.
- For Android TV, select the Google Play Store shown on the screen and click on the Search bar present at the top.
3. Enter DirecTV on the given bar using the virtual keyboard.
4. Now, pick the app from the search results and click the Install option.
5. After that, launch the DirecTV app on your Hisense TV to proceed with the activation steps.
Hisense Fire TV
1. Press the home button on your remote controller to direct you to the Fire TV’s home screen.
2. Then, click on the Find icon available on the home screen and enter DirecTV on the search bar.
3. After choosing the application from the search results, click on the Get/Download option.
4. Once the download is complete, tap on Open to launch the DirecTV Stream app on your Hisense TV.
5. Further, complete the activation steps to proceed with the seamless streaming.
How to Watch DirecTV Stream on Unsupported Hisense TV
As mentioned earlier, DirecTV is not available on the Hisense VIDAA and the XClass/Xumo TV. So you can either Cast or AirPlay the app from your smartphone to the Hisense TV.
In that case, the DirecTV app has built-in Cast support, so that you can cast the app from your Android phone to the TV. Unfortunately, the DirecTV app does not support AirPlay, so you can screen mirror the DirecTV from your iPhone/iPad to the Hisense TV.
Tip! Ensure to connect your smartphone and the Hisense TV to the same WiFi network while casting or screen mirroring.
Cast DirecTV on Hisense TV
1. Install the DirecTV app on your Android from the Google Play Store.
2. Upon installation, launch the app and sign in to your account with the credentials.
3. Tap on the Cast icon on the home page of the DirecTV app.
4. Choose your Hisense Smart TV from the list of available devices.
5. This starts to mirror the DirecTV content from the Android to the Hisense TV.
Screen Mirror DirecTV on Hisense TV
1. Visit the App Store on your iPhone/iPad and install the DirecTV app.
2. Open the DirecTV app and sign in to your account with the credentials.
3. Now, start playing any one of your favorite TV shows.
4. Scroll down the Control Center and select the Screen Mirroring icon.
5. From that, choose your Hisense TV from the active devices.
How to Fix DirecTV Stream Not Working on Hisense TV
Sometimes, due to some technical errors, the DirecTV app might malfunction on your Hisense TV. In that case, you can follow the below troubleshooting techniques to rectify the issue.
- Initially, make sure your Hisense TV is connected to a proper WiFi network for fast streaming.
- Visit downdetector.com/status/DIRECTVSTREAM/ and make sure the server is stable. If not, wait until the problem gets resolved.
- Update the DirecTV Stream app on your Hisense TV.
- Clear the cache files on your Hisense TV to boost the device’s performance.
- Restart your Hisense Smart TV to eliminate the technical errors on the app and the device.
Using both the direct and screen casting methods, you can seamlessly enjoy watching the content of the DirecTV app on your Hisense.
