Hisense TV supports the Google Assistant feature, which allows users to control their smart TV just by provoking simple voice commands. This feature is more or less similar to accessing Alexa on Hisense TV, which helps you control the device via voice commands. Moreover, Google Assistant is one of the great voice tools that you can use to access a smart TV without a remote controller.
This curated guide will detail the compatibility and the procedure for setting up Google Assistant on your Hisense Smart TVs.
Method 1: Using Hisense TV Remote
As a primary method, you can directly access the Google Assistant feature on your Hisense TV using the remote control. As Hisense Android and Google TVs have the Google Assistant future by default, you can use it to make your process simple. Make sure the remote is inserted with fresh batteries and step forward to implement the process.
- Power on your Hisense Smart TV and launch the home screen.
- Navigate to click the Settings wheel at the right top and choose Device Preferences.
- Further, scroll down to select the Google Assistant option using the remote.
- Toggle the button to turn on the voice assistant feature and hit Continue.
- Now, tap on Allow to access your TV using Google Assistant and select Yes to complete the process.
- Once done, you can press the Google Assistant button on your Hisense TV remote to make your navigation process easier by provoking voice commands.
Method 2: Via Google Home App
Among the various Hisense TV models, the Google Home app is supported for Hisense TVs, including VIDAA, Android, and Google TVs. If your Hisense TV comes under any of these models, you can update the Hisense firmware to its latest version and follow the below steps to undergo the pairing process.
- Launch the Play Store | App Store and download the official Google Home app.
- Configure the same WiFi network on both the Hisense TV and the smartphone.
- Open the downloaded Google Home application and do the initial configuration if prompted.
- Then, look for and click the Add icon (+) at the top left of the app interface.
- Now, you will be launched on the Add and Manage section. From there, select the Set up device option.
- After that, if you have,
- Hisense VIDAA TV: Choose Works with Google → Hit the Search icon → Search & select VIDAA Voice → Enter your VIDAA account details to link with your Google account.
- Hisense Android/Google TV: Select Set up new devices → Tap on Home/Add Another Home → Hit the Next option → Pick your Hisense TV from the list.
- By doing so, the Google Assistant feature will be set on your smart TV.
After that, you can make your search and navigation process quickly by pressing the Google Assistant button on the Hisense TV remote.
Method 3: Linking Google Accounts
Excluding the above models, Hisense Roku and Fire TVs come with built-in voice assistants called Roku Voice and Alexa. However, you can use Google Assistant to control your Hisense TV by linking your Google account to Roku Voice and Alexa voice assistants. Here is how to link your Google account with both the voice assistants.
Hisense Roku TV
- Open the Google Home app on your smartphone and click the Add icon at the left top.
- Then, choose Set up device and hit the Works with Google option.
- Further, search for Roku under the search space and select your Hisense Roku TV from the suggestions.
- Input your Roku details and get into your Roku account.
- As a next step, hit the Google Assistant icon from the Google Home app’s home screen and start giving voice commands to control your Hisense Roku TV.
Hisense Fire TV
- Launch the Amazon Alexa (Play Store | App Store) application and sign in to your active account.
- From the Menu section, click the Skills & Games option.
- Then, select the Google Assistant feature and enable it to turn on.
- Now, enter your Google Account credentials and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process successfully.
- Finally, you can use the Google Assistant feature to control your Hisense Fire TV using the Alexa app.
FAQ
No. Hisense XClass or Xumo TV doesn’t support the Google Assistant feature.
If you struggle to control the smart TV using your voice commands, then check whether your smartphone and Hisense TV are working under the home network. Then, restart Hisense TV to fix minor issues and upgrade the firmware to its latest version.
