Twitch is a live-streaming service that allows users to stream a mixture of content, including music, gaming, sports, podcasts, IRL streams, cooking shows, and more. Among the various Hisense TV models, the Twitch app is compatible only with Hisense TVs running on Android, Google, and Fire OS.
So, in this guide, I have come up with all the possible ways to stream Twitch content on your smart TVs.
Installation Process of Twitch App on Hisense TV Models
Twitch is free to use, and you can also subscribe to a monthly plan of $4.99 to access its premium features and content. If you are new to Twitch, visit its official website and gather more information about the app. Once done, you can follow the below steps to get the Twitch app on your respective Hisense TV models.
How to Install Twitch on Hisense Android/Google TV
If you use a Hisense Android/Google TV, you can download the Twitch application from the Google Play Store.
1. Upon turning on your Hisense TV, get the home screen.
2. Hit the Apps/Search icon at the top of the home page.
- Visit the Google Play Store on Hisense Android TV.
3. Using the remote, enter Twitch on the Search bar.
4. From the search results, pick the right app and enter the app info.
5. Look for the Install button and tap on it.
6. Once the app is downloaded, click Open to access the popular sports, podcasts, live games, and more on your TV.
How to Download Twitch on Hisense Fire TV
Fire TV users can get the Twitch app from the Amazon App Store.
1. Using the Fire TV remote, hit the App Store tab on the home screen.
2. Tap on the Search icon and type the Twitch app name.
3. Select the relevant app from the list and click the Get/Download button.
4. Wait for about a minute to download the app on your Hisense TV. Further, Open the application to access its content.
How to Activate Twitch on Hisense Smart TV
After installing the app on your respective Hisense Smart TV, you need to undergo the activation process to stream the app content. To activate your app,
1. Initially, open the downloaded Twitch app and launch the Welcome page.
2. Hit the Sign In button to get Twitch’s activation code.
3. Now, visit the Twitch app’s activation website (www.twitch.tv/activate) on any browser on your PC or smartphone.
4. Input the noted code in the required box and click the Activate button.
5. Further, you must log in to your account to complete the activation process.
6. Finally, you can stream the Twitch content by refreshing the app.
How to Stream Twitch on Unsupported Hisense TV
The Twitch app is not available on Hisense Roku, VIDAA, and XClass/Xumo TVs. So, if you own any of these models, you can use the screen mirroring feature to mirror the content from your smartphone. To perform this process, you need to undergo certain prerequisites beforehand.
- Connect your smartphone and Hisense TV to the same WiFi network.
- Enable screen mirroring on your Hisense TV for Android devices.
- Turn on AirPlay on Hisense TV for iPhone/iPad.
- Download the Twitch application from the Play Store and App Store.
Screen Mirror Twitch from an Android Phone
1. Open the Twitch app on your smartphone.
2. Play any content of your choice.
3. Hit the Cast icon at the top-right of the app.
4. Choose your Hisense TV name from the list of active devices.
5. Stream the selected Twitch content on the big screen.
AirPlay Twitch From iPhone/iPad
1. Upon launching the Twitch app, select and play any video.
2. Look for the AirPlay icon and tap on it.
3. Select your desired Hisense TV model.
4. Finally, the video you have selected will appear on your TV screen.
Twitch App Not Working on Hisense TV – Fixes
Sometimes you might face issues while streaming the Twitch content on your Hisense Smart TV. In that situation, you can follow the below troubleshooting techniques to eradicate the errors.
- Poor Internet: If the internet is poor or unstable, use an ethernet cable for faster and larger bandwidth.
- Technical Bugs: Retart your Hisense Smart TV once to eliminate the temporary bugs and make the app perform properly.
- Accumulated Cache: To rectify the performance issue, you must clear the cache data on your Hisense TV regularly.
- Outdated App: If Twitch releases a new version, ensure you update the app on Hisense TV for seamless streaming.
- Outdated Firmware: Sometimes, an outdated firmware version also causes issues with the installed apps. So, ensure you update the Hisense TV firmware to the latest version to fix the issue.
These are the available ways to access the Twitch app on your Hisense Smart TVs. Based on your TV model, choose any method. Just create an account and bring people together. If you have any streaming issues with the app, contact Twitch customer support and fix the issue immediately.
