After setting up your Antenna, you must scan the channels automatically or manually on your Hisense TV. This will help you find local channels available to stream in your region. If you’re using an antenna to watch channels, this guide will teach you the necessary steps to set up and scan the channels.
How to Setup Antenna on Hisense TV
Setting up an antenna is simple and straightforward. You will probably find the setup process quite similar on all Hisense TV models, including Android, Google, Fire, Roku, VIDAA, and XClass/Xumo TV. Here’s how to set it up.
1. First, you need to turn off your Hisense TV by unplugging the power cables.
2. Locate the Antenna Jack on your desired smart TV.
3. Hold the Antenna Cable in your hand and plug it into the Hisense TV’s Antenna Jack.
4. Now, you can connect the AC adapter of the Antenna to the power socket and turn on your Hisense Smart TV.
How to Scan Channels on Hisense TV
Once you set up the antenna, you can follow the steps below to scan the channels on each Hisense TV model.
Hisense VIDAA TV
1. On the home screen, choose the Settings option.
2. You need to visit the Channel tab
3. Under that, click on Tuner Mode and set it to Antenna.
4. Further, tap on Auto Scan.
5. By doing so, the channels will be automatically scanned on your TV.
Hisense Roku TV
1. Launch the Settings section of your Roku TV to choose TV Inputs.
2. Head over to select the Live TV option.
3. Under the Live TV option, choose the Set up Input.
4. Proceed to tap on Scan for Channels and wait for a minute to scan the live TV channels.
5. Once you get the list of channels, you can tap on Done.
Finally, start streaming your favorite channels on big screens.
Hisense Android/Google TV
1. Get the remote in your hand and click the Home button.
2. You need to launch the Settings section and tap on Channel & Input.
3. Navigate to choose the Channels option and hit Channel Scan.
4. On the next screen, select your Country/Region and choose the Scan Automatically/Manually Scan option.
5. Wait for about a minute to end the scanning process. Now, you will get the Finish option.
Hisense Fire TV
1. After turning on your Fire TV, use the remote and hit the Settings wheel.
2. Move to tap the Live TV option and then choose Channel Scan.
3. Now, your TV will scan for the available channels.
After scanning, you will be listed with the available channels on your Fire TV.
Hisense XClass/Xumo TV
1. You should press the Settings button on your TV remote and get the home screen.
2. Proceed to tap Antenna and Inputs and click Antenna.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan channels on your XClass (Xumo) TV.
You will get the available channel list once you scan the channels on your TV. Moving to the flaws, your Hisense TV will not pick up channels due to specific issues. This can be resolved by restarting your Hisense TV to fix temporary bugs and glitches. Also, it’s better to contact your satellite TV provider to rectify the issue quickly.
What to Expect After Scanning Channels on Hisense TV?
The following are the benefits one would experience upon scanning the channels on Hisense TV.
- It supports free-to-air channels available in your location.
- This ensures your channel list is up-to-date with the latest broadcast information.
- Scanning channels help optimal signal reception; thus, you will get the best picture and sound quality.
- You will even find channels that are new and previously unavailable.
- In addition, you will also be able to watch special broadcasts that are available for a specific time.
By following the above steps, you can unleash a variety of channels at your fingertips. Keep in mind that regular maintenance will ensure your TV runs smoothly. Always keep your Hisense TV firmware updated to avoid any issues related to channel scan.
FAQ
Improper antenna positioning is one of the major reasons for the auto scanning not finding local channels issue. In that case, you can adjust the TV antenna to the right position to fetch channels.
