Disney+ is a popular on-demand streaming service that offers thousands of entertainment shows, movies, exclusive originals, and more. To stream this content on your Hisense Smart TV, you need to subscribe to the base plan of Disney Plus, which costs $7.99 per month, from its official website.
For your information, Disney Plus is compatible with 2017 and newer Hisense Smart TV models, and the app is pre-installed on all the latest TV models. Hence, update your Hisense TV to the latest version of firmware to get the Disney Plus app.
If the Disney Plus app is not pre-installed, refer to this installation guide to get the app on your Hisense TV.
Launch Disney+ on Hisense TV With Hot Button
Hisense manufactures separate remote controllers for each TV model according to its operating system. Fortunately, some remote controllers are equipped with the Disney+ hot button. If you have one on your remote, then proceed with the following.
- Check if the batteries are inserted properly on your Hisense TV remote.
- Make sure the remote’s IR blaster is working properly.
- Point the remote towards your Hisense TV and press the Disney+ button.
- Now, the Disney+ app will open, and you can log in to your premium account and start streaming your desired shows and movies.
Installation Procedure of Disney Plus on All Hisense TV Models
The installation steps for each Hisense TV model vary according to its OS, and I have detailed them in the below section.
Hisense VIDAA TV
1. With a strong internet connection on your Hisense TV, navigate to the home screen.
2. Tap on My Apps under the Apps section.
3. Head to the App Store and enter the Disney Plus name in the Search bar.
4. Upon selecting the right app, tap the Install button to start the download process.
5. Once done, you can use the app on four screens simultaneously to stream your favorites.
Tip! If you can’t find the Disney+ app on the VIDAA App Store, you can download it from the VEWD App Store.
Hisense Roku TV
1. Launch the Roku TV home page and choose the Streaming Channels option.
2. On the next screen, select Search Channels and enter Disney Plus in the search field.
3. From the search suggestion, pick the relevant app and click the Add Channel button.
4. Once the app is downloaded on your Hisense TV, hit the OK button.
5. Finally, click Go to Channel to open the app.
Hisense Android/Google TV
1. With your Hisense TV turned on, hit the Apps/Search option on the home screen.
- You need to visit the Google Play Store on your Hisense Android TV.
2. On the Search bar, type the Disney Plus app name.
3. You need to hit the Install button after choosing the correct app.
4. Wait for a few minutes to end the installation process. After that, tap on Open to launch the app on your TV.
Hisense Fire TV
1. Turn on your Fire TV and head to the home screen.
2. Hover to the App Store tab and then click on the Search bar.
3. Enter Disney+ using the remote and pick the right app.
4. Further, hit the Get/Download button.
5. After the installation, you need to click Open to run the application.
Hisense XClass/Xumo TV
If you are a Hisense XClass/Xumo TV user, you cannot download a new app since the TV doesn’t have a built-in app store. However, certain pre-installed apps can be accessed without the need for a download process.
1. Launch the Home screen of XClass TV.
2. Using the remote, hit the View All option.
3. Now, search and open the Disney Plus app.
How to Activate Disney Plus on Hisense TV
Once you have completed installing the app on your TV, the next step is to activate it to stream its content.
1. Launch the downloaded Disney+ app on your desired Hisense TV model.
2. You must click the Login button to get the activation code.
3. Make a note of the code and visit the Disney Plus activation website (http://disneyplus.com/begin) on any browser on your PC or smartphone.
4. Enter the 8-digit code in the required field and click the Continue button.
5. Once the code is verified, enter your login credentials and sign in to your account.
6. Now, the activation process will be completed, and you can refresh and relaunch the app to access its content.
Alternative Ways to Stream Disney Plus on Hisens TV
Did your Hisense Smart TV run out of storage and cannot install the app? Don’t worry! Alternatively, you can use the Cast or AirPlay feature according to the device you own. By doing so, you can display the Disney+ content on your smartphone and on Hisense TV.
1. Connect your Hisense Smart TV and smartphone to a common WiFi network.
2. Then, fetch your smartphone and get the Disney+ app from the App Store/Play Store.
3. After that, sign in to your Disney+ account with credentials.
4. Play your desired on-demand content on your smartphone.
5. Click the AirPlay/Cast icon from the playback screen.
6. Choose your Hisense TV from the list of available devices and pair it up.
Finally, the respective VOD content will play on your Hisense TV’s bigger screen.
Winding Up!
After you download the app on your Hisense TV, you can open it and look for options such as My Space, Search, Home, TV, Movies, Sports, and Categories. From here, you can receive a personalized gateway to access the content of your choice. If you have any difficulties in using the app on your TV, don’t hesitate to reach out to Hisense customer support.
FAQ
Some of the major reasons for the Disney Plus app not to work are, weak internet connection, outdated app version, accumulated cache data, and system bugs.
