DirecTV Stream is a premium streaming service that telecasts live sports, breaking news, and thousands of on-demand titles. You can access its content by installing the DIRECTV app on your Hisense TV. You can get this app from the built-in store if you own a Hisense TV powered by Google TV, Android TV, Fire, or Roku OS. This guide shows the steps for installing and using the DirecTV Stream app on compatible Hisense TV models.
Note: As DirecTV Stream is a subscription-based service, you can’t use it without an active plan. If you are a new user, visit its website to sign up and purchase a preferred plan.
Steps to Install DirecTV Stream App 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 the Get/Download option.
4. Once the download is complete, tap 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
Remember that the DirecTV app is unavailable for Hisense VIDAA, XClass, and Xumo TV models. If you own one of these TVs, you can Cast or Screen Mirror the DIRECTV app to stream its content wirelessly. For this to work, check if your smartphone and Hisense TV are connected to the same WiFi
Cast DirecTV on Hisense TV
1. Install the DirecTV app on your Android from the 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. Run 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 Watch DirecTV Stream on Hisense TV Using Browser
If your TV has a native browser, you can also watch the web version of DirecTV Stream on Hisense TV.
1. Launch the built-in browser on your Hisense TV.
2. In the URL field, type (streamtv.directv.com) and visit the website.
3. Tap SIGN IN at the top right corner and log in with your registered credentials.
4. Once signed, you can explore and stream live TV channels on news, sports, movies, etc.
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.
- Check if your Hisense TV is connected to WiFi, which should be fast and stable.
- Verify whether the app 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 TV to eliminate the technical errors on the app and the device.
Using the above-mentioned methods, you can seamlessly watch the content of the DirecTV app on your Hisense TV.
