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- 01The 30-second test
- 02Method 1: Use the free HiRemote app over Wi-Fi
- 03Method 2: Control a Roku-based Hisense TV from your browser
- 04Method 3: Buy a replacement or universal IR remote
- 05Method 4: Use the TV's buttons and HDMI-CEC when nothing else is handy
- 06Which dálkový ovladač method is right for you?
- 07Frequently Asked Questions
- 08Can I use my phone as a dálkový ovladač for a Hisense TV?
- 09Is there a free dálkový ovladač app for Hisense?
- 10How do I control a Hisense TV without a dálkový ovladač?
- 11Does the HiRemote app work without Wi-Fi?
- 12Why is my Hisense dálkový ovladač not working?
- 13Which Hisense TVs work with a phone remote?
- 14Related guides
The fastest dálkový ovladač for a Hisense TV is your phone. Install the free HiRemote app, join the same Wi-Fi as the TV, and pick your model — it pairs in about 30 seconds. Roku-based Hisense sets also work from a browser. No account, no cables.
I keep a Hisense U7 in the living room and an A6 in the bedroom. Both remotes vanish under couch cushions weekly. I set up my iPhone as a backup on both, and honestly I reach for it more than the plastic remote now. The one catch: it needs Wi-Fi, so a fully offline TV won't pair.
The 30-second test
Before you buy anything, find out why your remote quit. Point your phone camera at the front of the old remote and press any button. If you see a small light in the camera preview, the remote sends signals and the batteries are likely fine. No light means the remote is dead — a phone app skips the problem entirely.
Skip the hunt for a new remote: the free HiRemote app turns your iPhone into a full Hisense remote in about 30 seconds. It covers VIDAA, Roku, Google TV, and Fire TV models.
Method 1: Use the free HiRemote app over Wi-Fi
This is the quickest fix for most people. HiRemote is free to download and works with VIDAA U6–U9, Android and Google TV A6–A7 and H8–H10, and Roku R-series Hisense TVs.
Here's the exact setup:
- Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi. Guest networks won't see the TV.
- On the TV, open Home → Settings → Network → Mobile Phone Remote Control and toggle it On. Most VIDAA builds have this on already.
- Open the app, pick your exact Hisense model, and follow the pairing prompt.
You get the full D-pad, volume, mute, number pad, and direct-launch buttons for Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video. A real keyboard makes typing streaming passwords painless. Core controls are free; an optional $9.99-per-year Pro plan adds the touchpad and playback controls.
When it won't work: the TV has to be on the same local Wi-Fi. VIDAA's control protocol is LAN-only by design, so a TV that isn't on your network can't pair. Very old sets (VIDAA 3.0 or earlier) never exposed the control API — you'll need the original remote there. If the menu path looks different on your set, Hisense's own support pages list the network-control setting per model.
Method 2: Control a Roku-based Hisense TV from your browser
Own a Hisense Roku TV (the R6, R7, R8, or R9 series)? You can control it from a web page with no app at all. Roku publishes a control protocol that runs over plain Wi-Fi, so any browser on your network can send button presses.
Open our free Roku web remote, find your TV's IP address under Settings → Network → About, type it in, and the buttons start working. Roku documents the same protocol and pairing steps on Roku's support site.
The honest limit: this only works on Roku-powered Hisense TVs. VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV models can't be driven from a browser the same way — for those, use the app in Method 1.
Not sure which platform your TV runs? The HiRemote app lists every Hisense model on the pairing screen, so you can match VIDAA, Roku, Google TV, or Fire TV in a few taps.
Method 3: Buy a replacement or universal IR remote
Prefer a physical remote in your hand? You have two paths. Order the exact Hisense replacement remote for your model number, or grab a universal IR remote and program it with Hisense codes.
A model-matched replacement works out of the box. A universal remote is cheaper and controls several devices, but you'll spend a few minutes entering codes, and voice or smart-menu buttons often don't carry over.
For the full lost-or-broken walkthrough, see our guide on replacing a lost or broken Hisense remote.
Method 4: Use the TV's buttons and HDMI-CEC when nothing else is handy
Every Hisense TV has a physical control on the set — usually a single button or small joystick on the back or underside. It powers the TV on and opens a basic menu, enough to switch inputs or reach settings.
If you already own a Roku, Apple TV, or game console plugged into HDMI, turn on HDMI-CEC. That lets one device's remote power and control the TV through the HDMI cable. On Hisense, CEC is often labeled 'HDMI-CEC' or 'CEC Control' in the settings menu.
These are stopgaps, not full replacements. You won't get a keyboard or app shortcuts, but they keep you going until you set up Method 1.
Which dálkový ovladač method is right for you?
| Method | Cost | Works with | Setup time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiRemote app | Free (Pro $9.99/yr) | VIDAA, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku | ~30 seconds | Fastest everyday backup |
| Browser web remote | Free | Roku-based Hisense only | ~1 minute | No install, quick control |
| Replacement / universal remote | Paid | All models | Minutes to days | Wanting a physical remote |
| TV buttons / HDMI-CEC | Free | All models | Instant | Emergency stopgap |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my phone as a dálkový ovladač for a Hisense TV?
Yes. Install a free remote app like HiRemote, put your phone on the same Wi-Fi as the TV, and pick your model to pair in about 30 seconds. It works on VIDAA, Google TV, Fire TV, and Roku-based Hisense sets. You get the D-pad, volume, number pad, and a keyboard for streaming logins.
Is there a free dálkový ovladač app for Hisense?
Yes. HiRemote is free to download and needs no account, holding a 4.4-star rating across 1,600+ App Store ratings. Core controls — power, volume, D-pad, and app shortcuts — cost nothing. An optional $9.99-per-year Pro plan adds the touchpad and playback controls if you want them.
How do I control a Hisense TV without a dálkový ovladač?
Use one of five free routes: the physical button on the TV, a free phone remote app over Wi-Fi, HDMI-CEC from a Roku or Apple TV, a wired USB keyboard in the TV's rear port, or a universal IR remote with Hisense codes. The phone app is the fastest and needs no cables.
Does the HiRemote app work without Wi-Fi?
No. HiRemote sends commands to your TV over your home Wi-Fi, so both the phone and TV must be on the same network. A TV that isn't connected to Wi-Fi can't pair. To get a fully offline TV online, plug a USB keyboard into its rear port and navigate the network setup screen first.
Why is my Hisense dálkový ovladač not working?
Dead or mismatched batteries are the usual cause — swap both AAAs for fresh ones. If that fails, run the phone-camera test to see if the remote emits infrared. Bluetooth voice remotes on U7K, U8K, and U9K sets re-pair when you hold Home and Back for five seconds. Hisense Roku remotes re-pair from the button inside the battery compartment.
Which Hisense TVs work with a phone remote?
Most modern Hisense TVs do. HiRemote supports VIDAA U6 through U9, Android and Google TV A6, A7, H8, H9, and H10 series, and Roku R6 through R9 models. The main exception is very old VIDAA 3.0 sets, which never exposed the network control the app relies on.
