If you've lost your Hisense TV remote, you have four real options ordered by speed and cost: install the free phone-as-remote app (30 seconds, free, works for every Hisense smart TV from 2018+); buy a varies universal remote from Walmart or Amazon; order an OEM replacement from Hisense or Amazon (varies, 2–5 days shipping); or use the TV's physical button + a USB keyboard.
I've actually lost two Hisense remotes in the last three years — once permanently, once temporarily. The second time I just kept using the phone app and never bothered. The phone app is, honestly, the best option for most people.
Quick answer: which option fits you
| Situation | Best option |
|---|---|
| I have a smartphone and the TV is on Wi-Fi | Phone app (free, 30 sec) |
| I want a real, physical remote ASAP | Universal remote from Walmart/Best Buy (~$10, today) |
| I want the exact OEM remote | Amazon OEM replacement (varies, 2–5 days) |
| I want to set up a TV without phone | USB keyboard + physical button (free) |
| The TV is older (pre-2017, no Wi-Fi) | Universal remote — phone app won't work |
Option 1: The phone app
If your Hisense TV is on Wi-Fi (or can be plugged in by Ethernet), the phone-as-remote app is by far the fastest fix.
- Install the Remote for Hisense TV app — free, works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
- Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi as your TV.
- Open the app — your TV shows up automatically.
- Tap the TV → enter the 4-digit code that appears on the TV.
Why it's the best for most: $0, 30-second setup, more features than the original remote (full QWERTY keyboard, touchpad, app shortcuts), pairs unlimited TVs, no batteries to die.
Option 2: Universal remote from a local store
If you want something physical today, walk into Walmart, Target, Best Buy. varies.
| Remote | Price | Code |
|---|---|---|
| GE 6-in-1 Universal | varies | 0073, 0227 |
| GE 4-in-1 Backlit | $12 | 0073 |
| One For All URC1925 | $20 | 0073 |
| RCA RCR504BR | $8 | 1156 |
See the full Hisense universal remote codes guide.
Option 3: OEM Hisense replacement remote
If you want the exact remote with streaming buttons, mic, voice features.
How to buy the right one: Look up your TV's model number on a sticker on the back (e.g., "65U7K") and Amazon-search "Hisense [your model] remote".
Typical prices (May 2026): Standard IR remote varies. Bluetooth voice remote varies. Premium voice remote with backlit buttons varies.
Where to buy: Amazon (fastest, watch for counterfeits), Hisense USA (slower, authentic), Walmart Online, eBay.
Option 4: USB keyboard + physical button (free)
If you have neither smartphone nor remote and don't want to buy:
- Plug a wired USB keyboard into the TV's rear USB port.
- Power on via the physical button.
- Use arrow keys + Enter to navigate.
- Letter keys to type passwords.
Will I find the lost remote eventually?
~70% of "lost" remotes turn up within 2 weeks. Common hiding places: couch cushions, kid's room, laundry, another room, outside, eaten by the dog (rare).
Once you accept it's permanently lost and buy a replacement, the original turns up within 7 days. Murphy's Remote Law.
FAQ
What's the cheapest replacement?
The free phone remote app ($0) works on every Hisense smart TV from 2018+.
Where can I buy a Hisense replacement remote?
Amazon (fastest, cheapest), Hisense USA, Walmart Online, eBay.
Generally yes if both are smart Hisense TVs from 2018+. Bluetooth voice remotes are model-specific.