Restarting your Hisense TV will fix technical issues at a basic level. If you encounter glitches or get stuck while accessing apps, the Hisense TV system restart must be your primary troubleshooting technique before proceeding with the complex fixes.
We’ve compiled a guide on restarting your Hisense TV with or without a remote control to help you better understand.
How to Restart Hisense TV With Remote
If you have a remote control in your hand, follow the methods below to restart your Hisense TV with a remote.
Restart Hisense VIDAA TV
If you’re using a Hisense VIDAA or XClass/Xumo TV, you can restart the device easily. All you have to do is to fetch the remote control and point it towards your Hisense TV. After that, press the Power button to turn off your Hisense TV.
After a while, you can press the Power button again to turn on your Hisense TV, and the device has been restarted, eliminating the temporary issues. Moreover, this method is also applicable to other Hisense TV models, including Roku, Fire, Google, Android, and XClass/Xumo TV.
Restart Hisense Roku TV
- Opt for the Settings option once you’ve turned on the TV.
- Choose the System option.
- Further, select System Restart and tap on Restart again to reboot your Roku TV.

Note! If you want to restart the TV directly from the remote, press the Home button 5 times → Click the Up arrow once → Press Rewind twice → Press Fast Forward twice.
Restarting Hisense Android TV
- After booting up your Android Smart TV, open Settings.
- Pick up the About option under the Device Preferences menu.
- Further, tap Restart to initiate the system restart.
- Hit Restart again to confirm the restart procedure.

Note: Alternatively, you can force restart your Hisense Android TV by holding the Power button on the remote for about 5 seconds.
Restarting Hisense Google TV
- Hover to your Profile icon and select Settings from the drop-down.
- Pick up the System option and choose Restart.
- Then, pick the Restart option again to confirm your selection.

Once done, your TV will be restarted.
Restart Hisense Fire TV
- Fetch your remote control and select the Settings icon.
- Upon selecting, pick out Device & Software/My Fire TV.
- From the next screen, select Restart and confirm the process.
- Now, your TV will turn off, and the restart will be completed within a few minutes.

Note: Alternatively, Get the Fire TV remote and press the Select and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously →. Tap on Restart on the confirmation screen.
How to Restart Hisense Smart TV Without a Remote
If the Hisense TV physical remote malfunctions, you can reboot your TV without a remote by following the methods that we’ve mentioned below.
- TV’s Physical Button: Look for the Power button on the Hisense TV and press it once to turn off your TV. Leave the TV for 30 seconds and press the Power button again to turn on the TV.
- Remote Apps: Download any Hisense TV remote app on your smartphone. Pair the remote with your TV and connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, use the virtual remote and navigate to Settings to restart your Hisense Smart TVs.
- Keyboard or Mouse: If you own a wireless keyboard or mouse, you can connect its dongle to your Hisense TV using its USB port. Once the cursor pointer appears, use it to navigate to the TV settings and restart your Hisense TV.
Power Cycle Hisense TV to Restart Device
In addition to the above methods, you can also power cycle your Hisense TV to remove the temporary bugs in the system.
- Initially, unplug the Power cable from the power socket.
- Leave the TV undisturbed for 2-3 minutes.
- Then, plug the power cable back in and turn on the TV to complete the restart process.
After a successful restart, the technical error at the initial level will be eliminated. After that, you can access your desired content hassle-free. Since restarting doesn’t delete or disturb the internal files on your TV, you can use this method before resetting your Hisense Smart TV.
FAQ
No. There isn’t a dedicated restart button available on Hisense Smart TV. Instead, there’s a reset button available on Hisense Roku TV to reset the device to its default settings.
No. Restarting doesn’t delete any data or configured settings on your Hisense Smart TV.
No. Restarting involves refreshing the TV using the remote control or physical buttons. On power cycling, you must physically disconnect the power cables and reconnect them to eliminate bugs.