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- 01The 30-second test: is your ovladač actually dead?
- 02Method 1: Use the buttons on the TV itself
- 03Method 2: Turn your iPhone into the ovladač with a free app
- 04Method 3: Control a Roku-based Hisense from your browser
- 05Method 4: Borrow HDMI-CEC from a streaming box
- 06Method 5: Program a universal IR remote or plug in a keyboard
- 07Which method fits your Hisense TV?
- 08Frequently Asked Questions
- 09Can I use my phone as a Hisense TV ovladač for free?
- 10How do I connect my iPhone to a Hisense TV without the remote?
- 11Why is my Hisense TV ovladač not working?
- 12Does Hisense have its own remote app?
- 13Can I control a Hisense TV from my browser?
- 14Will a universal remote work with a Hisense TV?
- 15Related guides
I run a couple of Hisense sets at home — a VIDAA U7 in the living room and an older A6 Android TV in the bedroom. Between kids and couch cushions, the original ovladač goes missing about once a month. After the third time, I stopped hunting for it and started using my iPhone instead. It's genuinely faster, though I'll admit the one thing it can't do is press-and-hold voice search the way the mic remote does.
The 30-second test: is your ovladač actually dead?
Before you replace anything, rule out a flat battery. Point your phone camera at the front of the ovladač and press any button. If you see a faint purple light in the camera preview, the remote still works — swap in fresh AAAs. No light means the remote is dead, and a phone app is your quickest fix.
- Light shows, nothing happens: new batteries, or clean the contacts.
- No light at all: the ovladač is gone — jump to Method 2.
- Voice remote (U7K, U8K, U9K): hold Home + Back for five seconds to re-pair.
Skip the store trip: HiRemote is a free iPhone app that pairs with a VIDAA, Roku, Google TV, or Fire TV Hisense over Wi-Fi in about 30 seconds — no account, no ads. If your set runs Roku, you can even use a remote right in your browser with no download at all. Both routes are covered in detail below.
Method 1: Use the buttons on the TV itself
Every Hisense TV has a physical control, even if it's hidden. On most VIDAA and Android models it's a single button under the front-center Hisense logo or on the back-right panel (Hisense's support site lists the exact spot per model). A short press wakes the TV; press-and-hold on many models opens a small on-screen menu you can cycle with the same button.
When it won't help: one button can't type a Wi-Fi password or launch Netflix. It's an emergency power-and-input control, nothing more. Use it to get the TV on, then pair a phone for real navigation.
Method 2: Turn your iPhone into the ovladač with a free app
This is the fastest full replacement. HiRemote mirrors every key on the original remote — D-pad, Home, Back, Source, volume, and a real keyboard for streaming logins. It talks to the TV directly over your home Wi-Fi, the same protocol the original ovladač uses, so there's no account and nothing to configure on Hisense's side.
Pairing takes about half a minute:
- Put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi (guest or work networks won't see the TV).
- On the TV: Home → Settings → Network → Mobile Phone Remote Control → toggle ON. On most VIDAA builds it's on already.
- Open the app, pick your model, and follow the pairing prompt.
Not sure which platform you have? The two-question identifier routes you to the right pairing guide in under a minute. HiRemote supports VIDAA U6–U9, Android A6/A7 and H-series, and Roku R-series.
When it won't work: very old sets on VIDAA 3.0 or earlier never exposed the network-control API. Check Settings → About — Hisense and VIDAA's own documentation confirm pre-VIDAA-U builds don't support it, so you'll need the original remote or a universal IR one (Method 5).
Method 3: Control a Roku-based Hisense from your browser
If your Hisense runs Roku (the R6, R7, R8, or R9 series with purple tiles), you don't even need an app. Roku publishes a control protocol called ECP that runs over plain Wi-Fi, so a browser page can act as the ovladač. Type the TV's IP address — it's under Settings → Network → About — and the buttons start working. The commands go straight from your browser to the TV over the local network.
When it won't work: this is Roku-only. VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV Hisense models can't be driven from a browser the same way — for those, use the app in Method 2.
Both of the routes above are free. If you want the phone version that adds an Apple Watch remote and a Lock Screen widget, HiRemote covers VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV too — set it up once and every Hisense in the house is controllable. Prefer no install? The browser remote stays right on this site for Roku sets.
Method 4: Borrow HDMI-CEC from a streaming box
Already own an Apple TV, Roku stick, or Fire TV Stick? HDMI-CEC lets one device's remote control the TV it's plugged into. On the TV, enable it under Settings → System → HDMI-CEC (Hisense sometimes labels it "HDMI Control" or just "CEC"). Then your Apple TV Siri Remote can handle power, volume, and input on the Hisense.
When it won't help: CEC covers power and volume, not the TV's own smart menu or built-in tuner. It's a stopgap while your streaming box is the main input, not a full ovladač replacement.
Method 5: Program a universal IR remote or plug in a keyboard
For the oldest sets that no app can reach, a cheap universal remote still works over infrared. Look up the Hisense code set in the remote's booklet, enter it, and test the power button. A wired USB keyboard plugged into the TV's rear USB port is another honest fallback — arrow keys navigate, Enter selects, so you can at least reach the network menu to start pairing a phone.
When it won't help: universal IR remotes can't type app passwords, and they need line-of-sight to the TV. Treat this as the last resort before buying an official replacement.
Which method fits your Hisense TV?
| Method | Works on | Cost | Speed | Full menu control? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone app (HiRemote) | VIDAA, Android, Roku, Fire TV | Free | ~30 sec | Yes |
| Browser remote | Roku models only | Free | ~30 sec | Yes (Roku) |
| TV buttons | All | Free | Instant | No |
| HDMI-CEC | Any set with a streaming box | Free | ~1 min | Partial |
| Universal IR / USB keyboard | Older sets | Low | ~5 min | Partial |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my phone as a Hisense TV ovladač for free?
Yes. Free iPhone apps like HiRemote turn your phone into a full Hisense ovladač over Wi-Fi with no account and no ads. Roku-based Hisense models can also be controlled from a free browser page. Both pair in about 30 seconds, as long as your phone and TV share the same network.
How do I connect my iPhone to a Hisense TV without the remote?
Put both devices on the same Wi-Fi, then open a remote app and select your model to pair. If the TV isn't on Wi-Fi yet, plug a USB keyboard into its rear port to navigate the network setup screen, or use the physical button under the Hisense logo to power the TV on first.
Why is my Hisense TV ovladač not working?
The most common cause is dead or mismatched batteries — replace both AAAs with fresh cells. Run the phone-camera test: if you see no infrared light when you press a button, the remote is dead. Voice remotes on U7K, U8K, and U9K sets re-pair by holding Home and Back together for five seconds.
Does Hisense have its own remote app?
Yes, Hisense's official app is RemoteNOW, and it's free on the App Store. Many owners find it frustrating because it requires a Hisense account and shows ads. Third-party apps like HiRemote are also free, skip the account, and pair faster, which is why a lot of people switch to them.
Can I control a Hisense TV from my browser?
Only if it's a Roku-powered Hisense (the R-series). Roku's ECP protocol lets a web page send commands over your local network, so no app is needed. VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV Hisense models don't support browser control — use a phone app for those instead.
Will a universal remote work with a Hisense TV?
Usually, yes. Enter the Hisense code set from the universal remote's booklet, then test the power button. Universal IR remotes handle power, volume, and channels, but they can't type streaming passwords and need line-of-sight. For full menu and keyboard control, a phone app is the better fit.
