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How to Update Hisense TV Software via Wi-Fi or USB

To update a Hisense TV, navigate to Settings → System → Software Update → Check now. Or update via USB drive if your TV isn't online.

Dmytro PetukhDmytro Petukh
February 19, 20267 min read
How to Update Hisense TV Software via Wi-Fi or USB
Quick answer

To update a Hisense TV, go to Settings, System, Software Update, Check now — the TV downloads the latest firmware over Wi-Fi and installs it on reboot. No internet? Download the firmware for your model from Hisense support, copy it to a FAT32 USB drive, and choose Update from USB. Most updates take 5 to 15 minutes.

Table of contents(17)+
  1. 01Why update at all?
  2. 02Update paths by TV platform
  3. 03Method 1: Auto-update
  4. 04Method 2: Manual update through menu
  5. 05VIDAA TVs
  6. 06Hisense Roku TV
  7. 07Hisense Google TV
  8. 08Hisense Fire TV
  9. 09Method 3: USB drive update (for offline TVs)
  10. 10Updating apps (vs firmware)
  11. 11Rolling back a bad firmware
  12. 12What if update fails mid-install
  13. 13FAQ
  14. 14How long does an update take?
  15. 15Can I update without Wi-Fi?
  16. 16Will updating delete my settings?
  17. 17Related guides

To update a Hisense TV, navigate to Settings → System → Software Update → Check now — the TV downloads the latest firmware over Wi-Fi and installs it on the next reboot. If your TV isn't online, download your model's firmware from Hisense support, copy it to a FAT32 USB drive, and pick Update from USB. Updates take 5-15 minutes.

New to the smart TV side of things, not just chasing a firmware number? See How to Use a Hisense Smart TV: Apps, YouCine, and Updates for a full walkthrough of the menus and features.

Trying to mirror your phone instead of updating firmware? See Best Free Screen Mirroring App: 5 Honest Picks for AirPlay and Google Cast setup.

Trying to mirror a phone screen, not update the firmware? See Chromecast Screen Mirroring: How to Mirror Any Phone to Your TV for Android and iPhone casting steps.

Trying to pair Bluetooth audio instead of updating firmware? See Does Hisense TV Have Bluetooth? Yes (2020+) — Free Pairing Guide for pairing headphones and speakers.

Remote missing, not the software out of date? See How to Turn On a Hisense TV Without the Remote (Every Model) for the hidden power button and phone-remote options.

Not sure which Hisense TV platform you even have? See Which Hisense TV Do I Have? Find Your OS in 30 Seconds to confirm VIDAA, Roku TV, Google TV, or Fire TV before following the update steps below.

If the update also left your remote acting strange, don't reset the TV yet — see Cómo configurar el control remoto Hisense para los pasos de emparejamiento.

Why update at all?

  1. Bug fixes — most Hisense updates patch real issues.
  2. App store updates — older firmware loses access to newer streaming app versions.
  3. Security — TV firmware vulnerabilities have been disclosed.

Update paths by TV platform

TV platformManual update path
VIDAASettings → System → Software Update → Check now
Hisense Roku TVSettings → System → System update → Check now
Hisense Google TVSettings → System → About → System update → Check for update
Hisense Fire TVSettings → My Fire TV → About → Check for system update

Method 1: Auto-update

By default, Hisense TVs auto-check for updates daily.

  • VIDAA: Settings → System → Software Update → Auto firmware upgrade → On
  • Roku TV: Settings → System → System update → Default (always on)
  • Google TV: Settings → System → About → System update → Auto-update → On
  • Fire TV: Settings → My Fire TV → About → Auto-update → Allow

Method 2: Manual update through menu

VIDAA TVs

  1. Settings → System → Software Update → Check now
  2. If available, "Download" appears.
  3. Tap it. Download takes 2-10 minutes.
  4. "Install now" appears.
  5. The TV reboots. Don't unplug during install.

Hisense Roku TV

Settings → System → System update → Check now.

Hisense Google TV

Settings → System → About → System update → Check for update.

Hisense Fire TV

Settings → My Fire TV → About → Check for system update.

Method 3: USB drive update (for offline TVs)

For a step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots for VIDAA and Roku models, see Hisense TV Software-Update per USB einspielen.

  1. Find your TV's exact model number on the back sticker — if it's worn off, see the Hisense TV model number guide for other ways to find it.
  2. Download firmware from hisense-usa.com/support.
  3. Format USB drive to FAT32.
  4. Copy firmware file to root of USB drive.
  5. Insert USB into TV's rear USB port.
  6. Power on TV. Many auto-detect USB firmware at boot.
  7. If no auto-prompt: Settings → System → Software Update → Update from USB.

USB updates take ~15-20 minutes total.

Updating apps (vs firmware)

App updates are separate from the firmware update above. For a full app-installation walkthrough across VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV, see come installare le app su un TV Hisense.

  • Roku TV: Apps update automatically. To force: highlight app, press *, Remove, Reinstall.
  • Google TV: Settings → Apps → select app → Update.
  • VIDAA: Apps generally auto-update. Long-press app → Update.
  • Fire TV: Settings → Applications → Manage Installed → select → Update.

Rolling back a bad firmware

Hisense doesn't officially support rollback. But: contact Hisense support for previous firmware version (USB drive). Caveat: rollback can brick the TV.

What if update fails mid-install

Don't unplug. Wait 30 minutes. If still frozen: unplug, wait 60 seconds, plug back in. Most Hisense TVs auto-resume the update on next boot.

If the TV never gets past the Hisense logo after that, see Hisense TV Stuck on Logo Screen? Boot Loop Fix for the boot-loop-specific steps.

FAQ

How long does an update take?

5-10 minutes for VIDAA. 10-15 for Roku. 15-20 for Google TV. USB updates: 15-20 minutes regardless.

Can I update without Wi-Fi?

Yes — download firmware from Hisense USA support, copy to FAT32 USB drive, insert, navigate to Software Update → Update from USB.

Will updating delete my settings?

No. Firmware updates preserve all settings, apps, accounts, Wi-Fi credentials.

Picture looking off after the update? See Best Hisense TV Settings for Movies, Sports, and Gaming to recalibrate.

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Dmytro Petukh

Written by

Dmytro Petukh

Independent iOS developer. Built Remote for Hisense TV (App Store ID 6740401390) after losing my own Hisense remote and finding every existing app required a Hisense account or shipped with ads. Every troubleshooting guide on hiremote.app is written from direct testing on real Hisense hardware across VIDAA, Roku TV, Google TV, and Fire TV platforms. Reach me at support@hiremote.app — I read every message.

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