In this guide, you will find the steps on how to use the YouTube app on every Hisense Smart TV model.
YouTube is a social media app where you can watch funny videos, movies, music, and many more. With YouTube available on every Hisense TV model, you can access its content library on your big screen easily. To get the most out of YouTube on your smart TV, you will have to subscribe to its premium for $13.99 per month on its official website.
Open YouTube on Hisense TV Using YouTube Button
In basic, the YouTube app will be preinstalled on every Hisense TV model. However, if your TV remote comes with a YouTube hot button, you can launch and stream the content without breaking a sweat.
- Turn on your Hisense TV using the remote control.
- Point your remote control to the TV and locate the YouTube button.
- Press the YouTube button once to launch the YouTube app.
After this, you can scan the QR code displayed on the TV screen to activate the app and watch the available content hassle-free.
How to Install YouTube on Hisense Smart TV
If you delete the app by accident, then you can install it from the TV app store. As an initial step, you need to turn on and connect Hisense TV to a WiFi network. After doing that, here are the crisp installation steps you need to follow to play YouTube on your Hisense TV models.
Hisense VIDAA TV
- From the Home screen, select More Apps.
- Select App Store and hover to the Search bar.
- Type YouTube, pick the app, and click on the Install button.
Hisense Roku TV
- From the Roku Home, select Streaming Channels.
- Select Search and look for the YouTube app.
- Pick the YouTube app and tap on Add Channel.
Hisense Android & Google TV
- Open the Google Play Store or Search option.
- Search and select the YouTube app from the search results.
- Tap on Install to download the YouTube app.
Hisense Fire TV
- Open the Appstore on your Hisense Fire TV.
- Search for YouTube and navigate the App Info page.
- Tap on Get/Download to install it.
How to Activate YouTube on Hisense TV
The activation steps of YouTube are a simple process that can be performed within a few seconds. To activate the app,
- Open the downloaded YouTube app and click the Sign in button.
- Now, you should click on the Scan or type a code option on the TV.
- Make a note of the code and activation website displayed on the screen.
- Now, either scan the QR code or visit the YouTube activation website (youtube.com/activate) directly using your mobile device.
- Enter the activation code and click Continue to finish the activation process.
- Finally, you must log in with your account credentials on the website and refresh the TV app to access YouTube and its endless library.
Alternative Methods to Watch YouTube on Hisense TV
If your Hisense TV is out of storage and you can’t install YouTube on it, there are two alternative ways you can access the app on your big screen. You can easily Cast or AirPlay the YouTube app from your smartphone or PC to your smart TV.
- Make sure to connect your smartphone and Hisense TV to a common WiFi network.
- Install the YouTube app on your smartphone from the App Store | Play Store.
- Sign in to your YouTube app with your Google account.
- Play your favorite YouTube content and click the Cast icon at the top.
- If you’re using an iPhone, click on AirPlay and Bluetooth Devices when selecting the Cast icon.
- Pick your Hisense TV from the list of available devices and pair it up.
This way, you can easily access YouTube on your TV even without installing the app.
YouTube Not Working on Hisense TV – Fixes
Though YouTube is a popular app with a huge number of active users, sometimes the app fails to perform perfectly. The common issues that you might face are the app lagging, buffering, content not loading, app not opening, etc. To fix these issues, you can perform the following troubleshooting measures, which I have listed below.
- Restart your Hisense TV.
- Check the internet connection.
- Clear the app caches on Hisense TV.
- Update the app on your Hisense TV.
- Reinstall the YouTube app on your TV.
- Check the app’s server by visiting a third-party site like Downdetector.
- Factory reset the Hisense Smart TV.
The above-stated headings are what you need to know about using and fixing any issues with the YouTube app. So make sure to follow the steps carefully to get YouTube on your TV for your entertainment.
FAQ
Yes. All the newly released Hisense TV models are pre-installed with the YouTube app.
Make sure to enable the Auto-update option on your Hisense TV. After that, the YouTube app will update automatically when connected to the internet.
Yes. Launch the web browser on your Hisense VIDAA TV and visit youtube.com. Sign in to your Google account and start streaming YouTube.
