MKV, abbreviated as Matroska Video, is a universal video streaming format that compressively stores multiple media files, such as audio, video, and subtitle tracks, without affecting the quality. If you are wondering how to access and play the local MKV files from your USB flash drive to Hisense TV, then I am here to guide you.
How to Play Local MKV Media Files on Hisense TV
Your Hisense TV must include a media player to play an MKV file. However, many Hisense TV models don’t come with a built-in media player. So, I’ve curated the best media player apps to play MKV files.
Also, I’ve hand-picked one media player for each Hisense TV model, including VIDAA, Roku, Android, Google, and Fire OS, to play MKV files.
Note: Before downloading the media player, make sure you connect the USB flash drive that consists of the MKV file to the USB port of your Hisense TV.
Hisense VIDAA TV
If you’re using Hisense VIDAA TV, you can install the Plex Media Player app to play the MKV files.
- Boot up your VIDAA TV and navigate to the home menu.
- Make sure the USB flash drive is connected firmly.
- Select the My Apps option.
- After that, choose App Store and hover to the Search menu.
- Search for the Plex app and click on Install.
Besides the VIDAA TV, you can also use the Plex media player to access the MKV files on your Hisesne XClass/Xumo TV.
Hisense Roku TV
Hisense Roku TV users can use the Roku Media Player to access the MKV file hassle-free.
- After turning on the Hisense Roku TV, select the Streaming Channels option and click Search Channels shown on the screen.
- On the search bar, you have to type Roku Media Player and pick the app. Upon selecting the app, press the +Add Channel option present on the app info page.
- Confirm the selection by clicking the OK option. Then, select the Go to Channel option to launch the app.
- If a prompt box appears after launching, tap Allow to access the media files. Now, you can freely play the MKV files on the Hisense Roku TV.
Hisense Android TV/Google TV
Both Hisense Android and Google TV users can download the VLC Media Player to access MKV files.
- Firstly, start by turning on your Hisense TV and tap the Apps/Search section on the home page.
- In the case of the Hisense Android TV, you will have to choose the Google Play Store after selecting Apps.
- Enter VLC for Android in the search box; the TV will browse for the available apps.
- You have to pick the top one shown on the search results and click the Install option.
- After installation, you can click Open to launch the VLC app. If prompted, give permission to access the media files.
- Finally, start playing your favorite MKV file videos on VLC and stream them on a big screen.
Hisense Fire TV
Hisense Fire TV users can download the MX Player application to play the MKV files.
- Hit the Home button on the Fire TV remote, and tap the Find icon. Next, enter MX Player on the given field using the virtual keyboard.
- Pick the MX Player app from the search suggestions and click Get/Download on the next screen to download the app to your Hisense TV.
- After that, you can hit the Open button to launch the app on your Fire TV.
- In the pop-up dialog box, tap the Allow option to access the media files. Play any MKV media file and stream it on your Hisense Fire TV.
Hisense VIDAA TV and Hisense XClass/Xumo TV are designed with a built-in media player, so you can directly access the MKV files without any installation of the external media players.
How to Play MKV Files on Unsupported Hisense TV
To my knowledge, all Hisense TVs with USB ports support the MKV file format. However, there’s a chance that your Hisense TV doesn’t. In that case, you can use an HDMI cable to play the MKV file on a PC.
1. Connect your Hisense TV and PC using a good quality HDMI cable.
2. Change the Hisense TV input to the HDMI where your PC is connected.
3. After that, open a media player on your PC and play the MKV file.
4. Now, the MKV file format will be mirrored to your Hisense TV.
5. Also, if the display is irregular, you can adjust the screen size by navigating to the display settings on your PC.
Hisense TV Won’t Play MKV Files – Fixes
If you have issues while playing the MKV files on your Hisense TV, follow the below troubleshooting guide to rectify them within a few minutes.
- Initially, inspect the USB port of Hisense TV and make sure the USB drive is connected properly.
- Restart your Hisense TV to eliminate the temporary bugs.
- Switch to other media players to access the MKV file.
- Update your Hisense TV’s firmware to the latest software version.
To conclude, the methods mentioned in this article are possible ways for you to play the MKV file on your Hisense TV and stream your desired content hassle-free.
FAQ
Some of the popular supported file formats for Hisense TV are NTFS, FAT32, and FAT.
