The FOX Sports application is free to download, but you need a subscription to a pay TV Provider to stream its available content on your Hisense Smart TV. All the major TV Providers, including DirectTV Stream, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and more, offer subscription plans for FOX Sports.
This app is a hub for sports fans, where you can watch live games, shows, real-time scores, instant replays, on-demand highlights, game notifications, and more on larger screens. This article will clearly explain the installation and activation steps of FOX Sports on any Hisense TV model.
FYI! FOX Sports is a service for US-based residents. However, you can use a VPN service like NordVPN to bypass its restrictions and stream the content outside the US.
How to Download FOX Sports on Hisense Smart TV
The Fox Sports app is compatible with Hisense TV with Roku, Android, Google, Fire, and XClass/Xumo. However, the app is unavailable on Hisense VIDAA TV.
Follow the below steps to get the app on other smart TV models.
| HISENSE ROKU TV | 1. Navigate to the Roku home screen and choose Streaming Channels under Settings. 2. Select the Search Channels option using the remote. 3. Then, enter the FOX Sports app name and search for it. 4. Upon selecting the right app, click the Add Channel button. 5. Then, hit OK and tap on Go to Channel. |
| HISENSE ANDROID/GOOGLE TV | 1. With your Hisense TV turned on, get the home screen. 2. Tap the Apps/Search icon at the top of the screen. 3. Click the Search bar and type FOX Sports. 4. Get the right app and tap on the Install button. 5. Finally, hit Open to launch the application. |
| HISENSE FIRE TV | 1. Launch the Fire TV home screen and get the remote control. 2. Enter the App Store and click the Search icon. 3. Type the FOX Sports app name and search for it. 4. Hit the Get/Download button to initiate the process. 5. Once the app is downloaded on your Hisense TV, tap on Open. |
| HISENSE XCLASS/XUMO TV | 1. Switch on your Hisense XClass/Xumo TV. 2. Using the remote, hit the View All option. 3. Search for the FOX Sports app and open it. 4. Finally, you can access the app content on the big screen. |
How to Activate FOX Sports on Hisense TV
With your Hisense TV connected to the WiFi network, you need to perform the activation process once you have completed the installation process.
- Open the FOX Sports app on your respective Hisense Smart TV.
- Using the remote control, hit the Sign In button to get the Activation code and website.
- Then, make a note of them and visit the Activation website [http://activate.foxsports.com/] of FOX Sports.
- Type the code in the required box and click the Submit button.
- As a next step, you need to pick up your TV Provider and sign in with your account credentials.
- Once done, the app will be activated on your Hisense TV. Further, you can stream your favorite sports content on the big screen.
Is it Possible to Cast/AirPlay FOX Sports on Hisense TV?
Yes. The FOX Sports app has a built-in Cast and AirPlay feature, so you can easily mirror your favorite sports content to your TV from your smartphone. To perform this process, make sure to connect both devices to the same home network and then enable the Chromecast/AirPlay on your Hisense TV.
Then, install the FOX Sports app from the Play Store/App Store on your smartphone. Open the app and sign in with your TV provider credentials. Then, play any video of your choice and hit the Cast/AirPlay icon. Further, select your Hisense Smart TV from the active device list, and you will see the selected content on the big screen.
The FOX Sports app installed on your Hisense TV lets you catch up on the action and live games, get instant game updates, discover top stories, and more.
FAQ
The FOX Sports app is natively not available on the Hisense VIDAA TVs. However, you can watch the app’s content by Casting or AirPlaying it on the TV from your smartphone.
If the app on your Hisense TV gets stuck, it may be due to a software glitch or a technical problem within the app. So, it’s better to perform basic troubleshooting methods like restarting the TV, checking the app’s server status, clearing the caches, or deleting the app and reinstalling it again on the TV.
