Emby is a freemium, open-source media server designed to organize all your personal media, including music, photos, and videos, in one place. The Emby server automatically converts and streams your media to play on any device, including Hisense TV. Though this multimedia service works freely, it requires an in-app purchase or an active Emby Premiere subscription.
Visit its official website and subscribe to the base plan, which is $4.99/month, or choose any other plan of your choice.
Scroll through the guide below to learn how to use the Emby app on your Hisense Smart TV models, including VIDAA, Roku, Google, Android, XClass/Xumo, and Fire OS.
How to Add Emby on Hisense Roku TV
The Emby app is natively available on the Roku Channel Store, and you can download the app directly on your Hisense TV by following the below steps.
1. With your Roku TV turned on, launch the home screen.
2. Navigate to the Settings section and choose the Streaming Channels option.
3. Highlight Search Channels and tap on it.
4. Upon doing so, enter the Emby app name in the search field and search for the app.
5. Select the right app and click the +Add Channel button.
6. Finally, tap on Go to Channel.
How to Download Emby on Hisense Android/Google TV
If you own a Hisense TV running on Android or Google OS, you can directly get the app from the built-in Google Play Store.
1. Launch the home screen once you turn on your Hisense TV.
2. Tap the Apps/Search icon at the top of the home screen.
- Enter into the Google Play Store if you use an Android TV.
3. Then, click the Search icon and type Emby.
4. Pick the right app and hit the Install button.
5. Once done, tap on Open to use the app on your TV. Otherwise, move the Emby app to the home screen and launch it.
How to Install Emby on Hisense Fire TV
Fire TV users can download the Emby app directly from the Amazon App Store by undergoing three simple steps.
1. Using the Fire TV remote, click the Find icon.
2. Type the Emby app name in the search field.
3. From the search suggestions, select the right app and tap the Get/Download button.
4. After that, Open the application and stream your favorite media content on the big screen.
How to Use Emby on Hisense TV
After getting the Emby app, follow these simple steps to use it on your smart TV.
1. Open the downloaded Emby app on your Hisense TV.
2. Login with your Emby server credentials.
3. Check if your TV is connected to the same network your Emby server is running on.
4. Once done, you will get the Emby app’s home screen.
5. Finally, you can bring all of your home videos, music, and photos together in one place.
In case you need to log in via your Emby Connect account, follow the below-mentioned steps.
1. Initially, log out of your username and exit the server.
2. Then, launch the Emby server screen and choose the Login with Connect option.
3. Note down the displayed code and enter it into emby.media/pin on any browser on your PC or smartphone.
4. Input the required credentials and click the Submit button.
5. Finally, tap on Next to log in to your Emby Connect account.
Alternative Ways to Get Emby on Hisense TV
Since the Emby app doesn’t support Hisense TVs running on VIDAA and XClass/Xumo OS, I have got you alternative ways to use the app on your unsupported smart TVs. This method can also be followed by those who are not interested in downloading the app on their TVs.
1. Ensure you connect your smartphone and Hisense TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Download the Emby app from the Play Store and App Store on your smartphone.
3. Choose and play any content on the app and click the Cast icon at the top-right.
- If you use an iPhone, you must visit the Control Center and hit the screen mirroring option to AirPlay to your Hisense TV.
4. Now, select your Hisense TV from the list of displayed devices and check whether you have the same Emby app screen on your TV.
5. Finally, you can start accessing the app on the big screens.
Troubleshooting Emby Not Working on Hisense TV
If you face issues with accessing your personal media files using the Emby app on your Hisense TV then follow the prompts below to fix the issue.
- Restart your Hisense Smart TV to eliminate temporary bugs.
- Close and re-launch the Enby app again and try accessing the files.
- Update the Emby app if it’s outdated.
- Clear the Hisense TV cache for a better app performance.
- Update the Hisense TV’s firmware.
Final Words!
The above list includes all the possible methods for streaming your media files on your Hisense TV via Emby. This app allows you to organize, play, and stream audio and video on any Hisense TV model without interruption.
FAQ
No. Downloading any files on the Emby app requires an Emby Premiere subscription.
Yes. You can sideload Emby on your Hisense Android, Google, and Fire TVs using the Downloader app.
