Control your Hisense Roku TV from your browser.
Type your Roku TV's IP address and the remote is yours. No install, no account, no login. Built on Roku's public ECP API the same way the original remote talks to the TV — except over Wi-Fi from your laptop or phone instead.
HiRemote is an independent third-party app. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Inc. Roku is a trademark of Roku, Inc. We use the publicly-documented Roku External Control Protocol.
Connect to your Roku TV
On your Roku TV: Settings → Network → About. Type the IP address shown:
Works in every modern browser
The remote sends a simple HTTP POST to your TV over your local network. Every modern browser allows this. Some Chrome and Edge builds log a Private Network Access warning in the developer console — that's informational, not a block. The keypress still reaches the TV.
| Browser | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Safari (desktop + iOS) | Works | No PNA enforcement. Cleanest experience — no console warnings. |
| Firefox | Works | No PNA enforcement. Works on every release. |
| Chrome (desktop + mobile) | Works | Sends the keypress. May log a PNA warning in DevTools console — that's informational, not a block. |
| Edge | Works | Chromium-based. Same behavior as Chrome — works, may show the same console note. |
| Chrome with strict-PNA flag | Varies | If you've manually enabled chrome://flags/#private-network-access-respect-preflight-results, the request can be blocked. Default Chrome does not have this on. |
The one scenario where this won't work is if your network uses client isolation (common on hotel and shared Wi-Fi) — that blocks all device-to-device traffic, not just our app. In that case the iPhone app won't help either; you'd need to connect both phone and TV to a non-isolated network.
Want it to work everywhere?
The iOS app handles the pairing protocol natively, so it doesn't hit any of these browser limitations. It also supports Hisense VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV — none of which can be controlled from a browser at all.
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Find your Hisense Roku TV's IP address
- 1
Press Home on the original remote (or the chassis Home button)
If the original remote is what you lost, the iOS app is the better starting point — but most Hisense Roku TVs have a small Home button on the back or side panel.
- 2
Settings → Network
Look for the menu item labeled About or About Network — different model years use slightly different wording.
- 3
Note the IP address
It looks like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x. Type it into the form above and click Connect.
- 4
Make sure 'Network access' is set to Default
Settings → System → Advanced system settings → Control by mobile apps → Network access. It needs to be Default or Permissive (this is the default on most Hisense Roku TVs).
Browser remote for Roku TVs — questions answered
Does this online remote really work without installing anything?+
Yes — for Hisense Roku TVs the app uses Roku's publicly-documented External Control Protocol (ECP), which accepts plain HTTP commands on port 8060. No login, no install, no account. Works reliably in Safari (desktop + iOS), Firefox, and most non-Chrome browsers.
Does it work in Chrome and Edge?+
Yes, in current versions. Chrome has a security feature called Private Network Access that's been in 'warning only' mode for years — it logs a console warning about the request to your local Roku, but the keypress still reaches the TV. Edge inherits the same Chromium behavior. If a specific Chrome build has stricter enforcement and a button doesn't respond, switching to Safari or Firefox is the quickest fix; the iPhone app handles every browser by talking to the TV natively.
Where do I find my Hisense Roku TV's IP address?+
On the TV: press Home → Settings → Network → About. The IP address looks like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x. Type it into the form on this page. The browser remembers it on your device only — we never see it.
Is this affiliated with Roku, Inc.?+
No. HiRemote is an independent third-party app. We use Roku's public External Control Protocol (https://developer.roku.com/docs/developer-program/dev-tools/external-control-api.md) which Roku publishes specifically for third-party developers. Roku is a trademark of Roku, Inc.
Do you store my Roku's IP address?+
Not on our servers. The IP is saved in your browser's localStorage so you don't have to type it again next time. It never leaves your device. Click Disconnect to clear it.
Can I use this on Hisense VIDAA, Google TV, or Fire TV models?+
Not from the browser. Those platforms require pairing protocols (PIN exchange, certificate handshake) that the browser can't perform. For VIDAA / Google TV / Fire TV you'll need the iPhone app, which handles the pairing automatically.
What if my phone is on cellular and the TV is on Wi-Fi?+
Won't work. The remote talks directly to the TV over your local network — no internet relay. Phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi.
Is this safer than installing an app?+
Different trade-off, not strictly safer. The browser version sends commands directly to your TV with no app permissions involved, but you have to type the IP yourself and there's no automatic device discovery. The iOS app is sandboxed by Apple, asks only for Local Network permission, finds your TV automatically, and works across multiple Hisense platforms (VIDAA / Roku / Google TV / Fire TV) — but yes, it's an install.
Other Hisense smart TV platforms
Browser-based control is only possible for Roku — the other three platforms require pairing the iOS app handles automatically.