To pair Bluetooth devices to a Hisense TV, navigate to Settings → Network → Bluetooth → Add Device (on VIDAA), or Settings → Remotes & Devices → Bluetooth devices (on Roku/Google TV). Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode, select it from the list, and confirm. Most Hisense smart TVs from 2019+ support Bluetooth.
The big gotcha: Hisense TVs introduce ~80-150ms audio delay over Bluetooth, which makes lip-sync feel off. There's a setting to fix this.
Pairing on VIDAA TVs
VIDAA's Bluetooth supports headphones, AirPods, soundbars, keyboards, mice, game controllers.
- Power on TV and your Bluetooth device.
- Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode.
- On TV: Settings → Network → Bluetooth Settings → Bluetooth → On.
- Select Add Device.
- The TV scans — your device should appear.
- Tap the device name. Pairing completes.
AirPods
Pair like any other Bluetooth headphones. Audio quality is fine but expect 80-120ms latency.
Headphones (Sony WH-1000XM, Bose QuietComfort)
Same flow. Hisense generally only supports SBC over BT — quality is "good enough" but not audiophile-grade.
Pairing on Hisense Roku TV (limited)
Roku TVs accept Bluetooth audio devices but don't accept arbitrary Bluetooth keyboards or game controllers.
- Settings → Remotes & devices → Pair new device → Audio.
- Put headphones in pairing mode.
- TV finds them — confirm.
Pairing on Hisense Google TV
Google TV uses Android's Bluetooth stack — fairly capable.
- Settings → Remotes & accessories → Pair accessory.
- Put device in pairing mode.
- Select.
Game controllers (Xbox, PS5) work for both gaming AND system navigation. Keyboards/mice work for system input. AirPods work.
Pairing on Hisense Fire TV
- Settings → Controllers & Bluetooth devices → Other Bluetooth Devices → Add Bluetooth Devices.
- Put device in pairing mode.
- Select.
Fixing Bluetooth audio delay
Bluetooth audio over a Hisense TV introduces ~80-150ms latency. For dialog-heavy content, it's noticeable.
VIDAA fix
Settings → Sound → Advanced Sound → Audio Delay (or Lip Sync). Start with +100ms and adjust.
Roku TV fix
Settings → Audio → Audio Delay.
Google TV fix
Settings → Display & Sound → Advanced sound settings → Audio sync.
If you can't find the setting, your TV model may not have user-adjustable delay. Workaround: AAC or aptX-LL codec headphones.
"Hisense TV won't pair with Bluetooth" — fixes
- Forget all old pairings.
- Restart Bluetooth. Toggle off, wait 30 seconds, on.
- Power-cycle the TV. Unplug for 60 seconds.
- Headphones paired with too many things. BT headphones can only remember 4-8 devices.
- Distance / interference. Bluetooth range is ~30 ft line-of-sight.
- Bluetooth chip on TV failed. Rare but happens.
Streaming audio to two devices simultaneously
VIDAA U8K and newer: Settings → Sound → Audio Output → Both (External speakers + Bluetooth).
Roku TV and Fire TV: not supported.
FAQ
Settings → Network → Bluetooth (VIDAA), or Settings → Remotes & devices → Pair new device → Audio (Roku TV). Put headphones in pairing mode, select from device list.
Three causes: AirPods paired to too many devices already, not in pairing mode (hold case button until LED flashes white), or TV doesn't support Bluetooth (some 2018 models lack it).
Why is the audio delayed when using Bluetooth?
Bluetooth introduces ~80-150ms latency. Adjust under Settings → Sound → Audio Delay. Or use HDMI ARC for soundbars (no latency).
Most Hisense smart TVs from 2019+ have Bluetooth. Verify: Settings → System → About → look for "Bluetooth".