Sling TV on Hisense Smart TV – Installation and Activation Guide

If you are looking for an affordable live TV streaming service, Sling TV is the best choice for Hisense TV. Whether you have a Hisense TV running Android TV, Google TV, Roku, Fire, VIDAA, XClass, or Xumo, you can find Sling TV in its built-in store. After installing the app, you have to sign in with a premium account to stream live sports, movies, TV shows, etc. If you don’t have a subscription, go to its website and subscribe to a preferred plan. This guide shows the procedure for installing and using Sling TV on Hisense TV.

Steps to Install Sling TV on Hisense Smart TV

Sling TV is geo-restricted and accessible only in the United States. To stream the app outside the US, install NordVPN on your Hisense TV to bypass the geo-restriction. As a prerequisite, connect your Hisense TV to WiFi. The procedure for installing Sling TV will vary according to the TV’s operating system, which is as follows.

Hisense VIDAA TV

1. Turn on your Hisense TV and go to its home page by clicking the Home button on the remote.

2. Go to the Apps section and select the My Apps option present on the screen.

3. Navigate to the App Store and type Sling TV on the search bar.

4. Pick the Sling TV app from the search results and tap the Install option.

Hisense Roku TV

1. Go to the Hisense Roku TV home page by pressing the Home key on the remote.

2. Choose the Streaming Channels on the screen and proceed further by tapping on the Search Channels option.

3. Select the Sling TV app from the list of the search results.

4. Hit the Add Channel button to get the Sling TV app on your Roku TV.

5. Confirm the installation process by hitting on the OK button.

6. Upon completing the installation, tap Go to Channel to launch the Sling TV app.

Hisense Google or Android TV

1. On your Hisense Android TV, navigate to the Play Store and click the Search menu. For Hisense Google TV, hit the Search option on the home screen.

2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter the Sling TV app name.

3. Choose the Sling TV app from the search results and click Install.

Hisense Fire TV

1. Go to the home page on your Hisense Fire TV by clicking the Home button.

2. Tap the Appstore or Find icon and click the Search bar present on the screen.

3. Enter Sling TV using a virtual keyboard and pick the application from the suggested results.

4. Hit the Get button to start the installation process.

Hisense XClass or Xumo TV

The Sling TV app will be preinstalled for Hisense XClass or Xumo TV models, so you can access it directly.

1. Go to the home screen and open the Sling TV directly.

2. If not, move through the apps on the right and click the View All option to launch the apps category.

3. You can select the Sling TV from the Apps, Networks & More section.

4. Then, open the Sling TV app, and you can stream your favorite shows worry-free

Steps to Activate Sling TV on Hisense TV

After completing the installation steps for the Sling TV app, activating it is mandatory.

1. Launch the Sling TV app and click the Sign in button.

2. Next, an activation code is displayed on your Hisense TV along with the activation website URL.

3. Visit (sling.com/sign-in/activate) on a web browser of your PC or smartphone.

4. In that, enter Sling TV’s activation code and click on the Continue button.

5. After that, re-launch the Sling TV app on your TV and sign in to your account to stream your favorite TV shows and movies.

How to Watch Sling TV on Hisense TV Using Browser

If your Hisense TV has limited storage space, avoid installing the app. Instead, use a browser on your Hisense TV to access the web version of Sling TV.

1. Launch the built-in web browser on your Hisense Smart TV. If unavailable, download and install your favorite browser from the TV’s app store.

2. In the Search bar, type (sling.com), and go to the website.

3. Once you reach the main page, tap Sign In and log in with valid credentials.

4. Explore the channels list and click on the preferred one to stream on your Hisense TV.

Alternative Ways to Stream Sling TV on Hisense TV

Rather than installing Sling TV, you can Cast or AirPlay its videos from your phone.

Tip! Connect your phone and the Hisense TV to the same WiFi. Ensure you enable AirPlay on Hisense TV to mirror the app from an iPhone or iPad.

1. Get the Sling TV from the Play Store or App Store on your phone.

2. After the installation, launch the Sling TV app and sign in to your account with the required credentials.

3. Play any of your favorite shows or movies on the Sling TV and click the Cast icon (Android) or the AirPlay icon (iPhone/iPad).

4. Choose your Hisense TV from the active devices to mirror the Sling TV on the big screen.

Troubleshooting Sling TV Not Working on Hisense TV

The Sling TV app might occasionally malfunction on your Hisense TV for many reasons. Some of the main reasons are listed below.

• The weak internet is one of the primary reasons why the app does not work on Hisense TV. So, make sure your Hisense TV has stable internet.
• If the Sling server is down, you can’t access its content for a specific amount of time. Visit Downdetector and ensure the server is stable.
• Another reason is the accumulated cache files, which will affect the streaming performance. Clear the app cache on Hisense TV to fix the issue.
• If your subscription expires, you won’t be able to access the Sling content. To continue accessing the available content, resubscribe to the monthly plan.
• Check if there’s any update available for the Sling TV app on your Hisense TV. If so, update the app on Hisense TV to fix the issue.

Winding Up!

To conclude, these direct methods will help you better stream different choices of movies under multiple genres. Besides, it also gives you around 50 hours of DVR cloud storage to download your favorite content hassle-free.

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